Nevada § 278A.500 - Minute order: Findings of fact required
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 278A.500 — Minute order: Findings of fact required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 278A.500. Minute order: Findings of fact required
The grant or denial of tentative or final approval by minute action must set forth
the reasons for the grant, with or without conditions, or for the denial, and the
minutes must set forth with particularity in what respects the plan would or would
not be in the public interest, including but not limited to findings on the following: 1. In what respects the plan is or is not consistent with: (a) The statement of objectives of a planned unit development; and (b) The master plan adopted pursuant to NRS 278.150 . 2. The extent to which the plan departs from zoning and subdivision regulations otherwise
applicable to the property, including but not limited to density, bulk and use, and
the reasons why these departures are or are not deemed to be in the public interest. 3. The ratio of residential to nonresidential use in the planned unit development. 4. The purpose, location and amount of the common open space in the planned unit development,
the reliability of the proposals for maintenance and conservation of the common open
space, and the adequacy or inadequacy of the amount and purpose of the common open
space as related to the proposed density and type of residential development. 5. The physical design of the plan and the manner in which the design does or does
not make adequate provision for public services, provide adequate control over vehicular
traffic, and further the amenities of light and air, recreation and visual enjoyment. 6. The relationship, beneficial or adverse, of the proposed planned unit development
to the neighborhood in which it is proposed to be established. 7. In the case of a plan which proposes development over a period of years, the sufficiency
of the terms and conditions intended to protect the interests of the public, residents
and owners of the planned unit development in the integrity of the plan.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 278A.500
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 278A.500 cover?
Section 278A.500 ("Minute order: Findings of fact required") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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