Nevada § 278A.540 - What constitutes substantial compliance with plan tentatively approved
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 278A.540 — What constitutes substantial compliance with plan tentatively approved, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 278A.540. What constitutes substantial compliance with plan tentatively approved
The plan submitted for final approval is in substantial compliance with the plan previously
given tentative approval if any modification by the landowner of the plan as tentatively
approved does not: 1. Vary the proposed gross residential density or intensity of use; 2. Vary the proposed ratio of residential to nonresidential use; 3. Involve a reduction of the area set aside for common open space or the substantial
relocation of such area; 4. Substantially increase the floor area proposed for nonresidential use; or 5. Substantially increase the total ground areas covered by buildings or involve a
substantial change in the height of buildings. A public hearing need not be held to consider modifications in the location and design
of streets or facilities for water and for disposal of storm water and sanitary sewage.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 278A.540 cover?
Section 278A.540 ("What constitutes substantial compliance with plan tentatively approved") 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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