ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR ABATING AND LIENING NON-COMPLIANT PROPERTIES, ETC.

North Las Vegas Municipal Code tit. 8, ch. 8.60

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North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 8.60.010 Definitions.

8.60.010 - Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words, and abbreviations shall have the meanings given herein, unless otherwise expressly stated. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future tense; words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number; and the masculine gender includes the feminine gender. The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory; and the word "may" is permissive. Unless otherwise expressly stated, words not defined herein shall be given their common and ordinary meaning. A. "City Manager" means the City Manager of the City of North Las Vegas. B. "Code" means the North Las Vegas Municipal Code. C. "Code Enforcement Division" means the division of the City of North Las Vegas responsible to enforce the codes and ordinances enacted by the City of North Las Vegas. D. "Code enforcement officer" means any designated employee or agent of the City of North Las Vegas whose duty it is to enforce codes and ordinances enacted by the City of North Las Vegas pursuant to NRS 268, NRS 171, or Section 1.08.010 and who is a member of the Code Division. E. "Fee schedule" means the schedule of fees and costs for services rendered by the Code Enforcement Division on file with the City Clerk. F. "Fee schedule" means the schedule of fees for civil citations, civil penalties and costs for services rendered by the Code Enforcement Division per Section 8.70.02. G. "Responsible party" means any person using the services of the Code Enforcement Division. (Ord. No. 2558, § 1, 8-18-2010; Ord. No. 3021, § 1, 5-6-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 8.60.020 Collection of Fees and Costs for Services.

8.60.020 - Collection of Fees and Costs for Services. A. The City may assess and collect a monetary amount assessed for civil citations, civil penalties, and any other fees and costs from any responsible party for any and all services rendered by the Code Enforcement Division according to the fee schedule as per Section 8.70.02. B. The responsible party shall pay any invoice or statement within thirty (30) days of the due date listed on the invoice or statement. C. Interest shall accrue on any unpaid amounts at a rate specified on the fee schedule. D. If any invoice or statement is not paid within thirty (30) calendar days of the due date as listed on the invoice or statement, the City shall assess late fees and interest fees listed on the fee schedule per Section 2.42.020. E. All fees due are a debt and obligation of the responsible party and shall constitute a lien against any personal or real property served. The responsible party shall be liable therefore in any action commenced by the City for the recovery of such fees through a special tax assessment, a debt collection action, or court of competent jurisdiction, including the fees of the City Attorney's office. (Ord. No. 2558, § 1, 8-18-2010; Ord. No. 3021, § 2, 5-6-2020)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 8.60.030 Waiver of Fees.

8.60.030 - Waiver of Fees. Except for fees, fines, penalties, or other charges imposed by the municipal court, the City Manager or designee may waive, compromise, or settle any fee, late charge, or interest charge imposed by this chapter upon a showing of undue financial hardship or for other good cause. (Ord. No. 2558, § 1, 8-18-2010)

North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 8.60.040 Interpretation and Adoption of Regulations.

8.60.040 - Interpretation and Adoption of Regulations. The City Manager or designee shall have the power to render interpretations of this chapter and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this chapter as may be deemed necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this chapter. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this chapter. (Ord. No. 2558, § 1, 8-18-2010)

Source: City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/north_las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT8HESA_CH8.60ASCOADFEABLINMPPRETFetched: 11/1/2026