Nevada § 278.655 - Purposes and goals of comprehensive physical planning

§ 278.655. Purposes and goals of comprehensive physical planning

1. Comprehensive physical planning shall to the extent feasible: (a) Provide guidance for physical development within the State responsive to economic

development, human resource development, natural resource development and regional

and metropolitan area development; (b) Assist in the attainment of the optimum living environment for the residents of

this State and assure sound housing, employment opportunities, educational fulfillment

and sound health facilities; (c) Relate to intermediate and long-range growth objectives; and (d) Set a pattern upon which state agencies and local government may base their programs

and local area plans. 2. Goals for comprehensive physical planning are: (a) To preserve the quality of the air and water resources of the State. (b) To conserve open space and protect natural and scenic resources. (c) To provide for the recreational needs of citizens of the State and visitors. (d) To conserve prime farm lands for the production of crops and provide for an orderly

and efficient transition from rural to urban land use. (e) To protect life and property in areas subject to floods, landslides and other

natural disasters. (f) To provide and encourage a safe, convenient and economic transportation system

including all modes of transportation such as air, water, rail, highway and mass transit,

and recognizing differences in the social costs in the various modes of transportation. (g) To develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of public facilities and

services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development. (h) To diversify and improve the economy of the State. (i) To ensure that the development of properties within the State is commensurate

with the character and the physical limitations of the land. (j) To take into account the immediate and long-range financial impact of the application

of particular land to particular kinds of development, and the relative suitability

of such land for such development.