Where can I find information regarding mapping requirements?
Where can I find information regarding development review requirements?
For improvement plans, development review division’s land use review, technical drainage or traffic study submittal requirements, visit: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/public_works_department/development/development_review.php
or call 702-455-4600.
What easements are on my property?
Clark County is unable to determine the location of easements. A surveyor, a title company, or real estate attorney may be able to assist you with the location of easements.
What is a tentative map (major subdivision map)?
The tentative map is the initial action that shows the design of a proposed subdivision and the existing conditions in and around it. Tentative map requests are filed with the Zoning Administrator. See Comprehensive Planning’s website for further information.
What is a final map (major subdivision map)?
A final map is a major subdivision map process when subdividing residential lots into 5 lots or more, or for a commercial/industrial subdivision map.
What is a reversionary map (minor or major)?
A reversionary map is a map to revert back to acreage or to a configuration previously mapped. You can remove a map that has previously recorded by recording a reversionary map. This map will take the property back to a previous state, or its original state.
What is the processing time frame for a major subdivision map?
Once technical review is submitted, we have 30 calendar days to issue comments. You will respond to those comments, and each second/ subsequent review, we have 10 days to issue new comments. Once all comments have been addressed, and off-site improvement plans have been approved, you can schedule a mylar appointment, which we have 10 days to route for final signature.
When can I file a final map technical review?
You can file your final map technical review once you have each of the following:
- An approved tentative map conditionally accepted/approved.
- A drainage and traffic study approved (if required).
- Off-site improvement plans have been submitted.
- All submittal documents listed on the Final Map Submittal Checklist.
What is a parcel map (minor subdivision map)?
A parcel map is a minor subdivision map process when subdividing residential lots into 4 lots or less.
What is a boundary line adjustment?
A boundary line adjustment is an adjustment of the ownership line between two existing legal –parcels by conveying title interest. A boundary line adjustment can only be filed, at the discretion of the County Surveyor, if there is a construction error or to make a nonconforming lot more conforming. A boundary line adjustment only moves the ownership lines, and not the platted lines.
What is an Administrative Exception? Would my parcel map review be eligible for it?
An administrative exception to filing a Parcel Map Review may be submitted if all issues that would have been identified in the Parcel Map Review have been addressed. Such request for administrative exception must be in writing and must be accompanied by the following:
- One copy of documentation explaining that the following requirements have been identified and satisfied through previous subdivision or land use application approvals;
- Approval of the proposed land use;
- Demonstration of legal access to the parcel;
- Evidence that the property is outside the 100-year flood plain;
- Approved drainage impact analysis or evidence that the drainage requirements have otherwise been identified and/or satisfied, and;
- Evidence that any required off-site improvement requirements have been identified and/or satisfied.
- Applications subject to the Cooperative Management Area Deed Modification Policy shall not be accepted without confirmation from the Department of Aviation.
- Submission of applicable fees.
- The Director of Public Works shall issue a written approval or denial of the request within 10 working days of receipt of a complete request.
- Time limit for an exception is 1 year from date of approval.
What is the processing time frame for a minor subdivision map?
Parcel map review, we have 30 calendar days to issue comments. Technical review, we have 30 calendar days to issue comments. You will respond to those comments, and each second/ subsequent review, we have 10 days to issue new comments. Once all comments have been addressed, and off-site improvement plans have been approved, you can schedule a mylar appointment, which we have 10 days to route for final signature.
What is the processing time frame for an amended map?
If an amended parcel map, we have 30 calendar days to issue comments. Technical review, we have 30 calendar days to issue comments. You will respond to those comments, and each second/ subsequent review, we have 10 days to issue new comments. Once all comments have been addressed, and off-site improvement plans have been approved, you can schedule a mylar appointment, which we have 10 days to route for final signature.
When do I have to file a new tentative map for an amended map?
You must file a new tentative map prior to submittal of an amended final map if you are changing the original boundary of the map, adding additional lots, or changing street configuration.
Can I file an extension of time on a minor subdivision map? If so, how many?
Yes, you can file an extension of time. For minor subdivision maps, you can file as many extensions as needed; however, with each approval, the County reserves the right to re-review your project and add additional conditions based on the area (right-of-way, off-sites, etc). Each extension is approved for one additional year.
Can I file an extension of time on a major subdivision map? If so, how many?
Yes, you can file an extension of time. For a major subdivision map, you can file an extension of time as long as you have an active tentative map. Each extension is approved to the same time period as the initially approved tentative map, or one year if the associated tentative map has been previously extended past the initial four years due to recorded phases. An amended map without an associated tentative map may apply for an Extension of Time of up to one year.
Can I file an extension of time on my tentative map?
When the tentative map (TM) is approved, you get four years to record a final map.
If a final map mylar, that covers all or a portion of the property included in the tentative map, is not recorded within four years from the date of approval of the Tentative Map, then an extension of time is not permitted.
If a final map mylar of a series of final maps is not recorded within 2 years from the recordation date of a final map mylar that covers a portion of the tentative map, then an extension of time is not permitted.
The Commission or Board may grant an extension for 2 years provided that a final map mylar of a series of final maps has been recorded since the recordation date of the last final map or the last extension of time.
What is a Restrictive Covenant Running with the Land?
It is a list of restrictions and covenant recorded in the Clark County Recorder’s Office which shall run with the land, binding all property owners, their successors and assigns for any improvements to said property deferred for construction until such time as deferred improvements may be called upon to be installed in the future by Clark County.
When would I be required to execute a Restrictive Covenant Running with the Land?
Restrictive Covenant agreements are required for development that require less than full off-site improvements at the time of development. The covenant shall require the construction of full off-site improvements in the future when requested by the Director of Public Works. This requirement may be satisfied by participation in a special improvement district that causes the installation of the required improvements.
What is the difference between the Pedestrian Access, Utility, Streetlight and Traffic Control Device Easement and the Pedestrian Access Agreement and Covenant?
The Pedestrian Access, Utility, Streetlight and Traffic Control Device Easement is needed when the conditions require a detached sidewalk with the development of the property, it addresses the need for the sidewalks utilities, streetlights, traffic control devices and appurtenances thereto. The Pedestrian Access Agreement provides for the Curb Return Driveways only.
When are full off-sites required?
Full off-sites are required with all development except as stated under §30.06.11D.3.
When is a drainage study required on a minor subdivision map?
All Parcel maps are submitted to Development Review Division during the Parcel Map Review process to determine if a drainage study is required on a case by case basis.
How is right-of-way dedication determined?
- Dedication of right-of-way is required prior to the issuance of building permits, concurrent with the recording of a subdivision map, or within 30 calendar days from a request for dedication by the County for dedication required by the approval of a land use application or subdivision map.
- Pursuant to NRS 278.02317 and applicable to a broad class of property owners, dedication of right-of-way is required for all development that abuts or contains a street for which insufficient dedication has been secured when located within the property lines of the development. Extent of dedication based on minimum required width of right-of-way below.
- Arterials or Limited Access Arterials, Township Lines, Range Lines, and Section Lines: 100 to 120 feet or more, or as designated on the Transportation Maps of the Master Plan
- Collectors and Quarter Section Lines: 60 to 80 feet or more, or as designated on the Transportation Maps of the Master Plan
- Local streets, including 16th and 64th Section lines: 60 feet or as approved by the Commission or Board, or as designated on the Transportation Maps of the Master Plan
- Public residential local streets within a single-family residential subdivision: 48 feet, which shall not be waived or varied
- Non-through streets at lengths greater than 150 feet shall be required to dedicate an appropriate turnaround area.
- Additional dedication may be required for public purposes, for right turn lanes and dual left turn lanes in accordance with the improvement standards of this Chapter, and in accordance with the conditions of an approved technical study.
- Except as provided in subsections 6 and 7 below, all property owners along a street alignment must dedicate their portion (approximately 1/2) of required right-of-way. Offset street alignment dedication shall require Public Works approval.
- Right-of-way dedication along Las Vegas Boulevard South shall be required per the approved Transportation Maps of the Master Plan, and in accordance with an approved Las Vegas Boulevard South Survey.
- Dedication for any alignment that the Director of Public Works determines is unsuited to the establishment of a right-of-way because of extreme topographic conditions, established street patterns, areas suitable for historic or scenic purposes, or other similar condition, may be waived through the approval of a land use application, subdivision map, or a Minor Deviation, Public Works (AV) per §30.06.09N. If the alignment is shown in the Transportation Maps of the Master Plan, an amendment must by processed prior to or concurrent with the appropriate land use application or subdivision map.
What are the requirements for single-family residential private streets and access?
- Minimum street widths required by the Fire Department may not be waived or varied.
- All private street and access easements greater than 150 feet in length shall:
- Have a minimum width of 37 feet, with a minimum 36-foot-wide drivable surface; and
- Terminate in a County-approved turnaround.
- All private street and access easements less than 150 feet in length shall:
- Serve a maximum of 6 dwelling units; and
- Have a minimum width of 25 feet, with a minimum 24-foot-wide drivable surface. These minimum width requirements shall not be waived or varied.
- Each lot shall have a minimum street frontage of 24 feet, or be accessed by a 24-foot-wide traversable access easement. Evidence of the means through which the access was created must be provided. These minimum widths shall not be waived or varied.