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The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all lands within Lander County, Nevada.

(Ord. 94-4 § 12.03.01, 1994)

In order to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the use of land, the location, use, bulk, height of structure, and to carry out the purposes of this chapter, land use districts are established as follows (19 districts):

A.

One-acre agricultural (A-1);

B.

Five-acre agricultural (A-2);

C.

Farm and ranch (A-3);

D.

Single-family residential (R-1);

E.

Single-family residential (R-2);

F.

Single-family residential (R-3);

G.

Multiple-family residential (R-4);

H.

Manufactured housing residential overlay (MO);

I.

Manufactured housing park (MP);

J.

Austin historic site (AH);

K.

Limited commercial (C-1);

L.

Tourist commercial (TC);

M.

General commercial (C-2);

N.

Industrial (M);

O.

Open space and forest (OS);

P.

Governmental purposes (GP);

Q.

Mobile, residential, commercial (MRC);

R.

Austin historic residential (AHR);

S.

Planned unit development (PUD).

(Ord. 94-4 § 12.03.02, 1994)

The several districts and boundaries thereof are established and adopted as shown on those maps entitled "Lander County Zoning Maps," which maps are made a part of this chapter together with all notations, references, dates and other information thereon, and all subsequent changes and amendments.

(Ord. 94-4 § 12.03.03, 1994)

It is declared that in the creation of this chapter, the board of county commissioners has given due and careful consideration to the suitability of each district for the regulations applied thereto, and the location and extent of each district and the comprehensive grouping and arrangement of the various uses and densities of population in accordance with a well considered plan for the development of Lander County and its desirable relationship to adjoining jurisdictions.

(Ord. 94-4 § 12.03.04, 1994)

Boundaries are intended to parallel the center line of streets or to follow lot or property lines as they exist at the time of passage of this chapter or amendments hereto, unless specifically shown otherwise. In the event of uncertainties, the planning commission shall interpret intent as to boundary locations of different zoning districts.

(Ord. 94-4 § 12.03.05, 1994)

When dedicated street or alley is abandoned, the regulations applicable to abutting properties shall apply respectively to the portions of the right-of-way vacated.

(Ord. 94-4 § 12.03.06, 1994)

When a change in the official zoning map is approved by the board of county commissioners, a new subsection shall be added thereto. Each such amendment shall incorporate a map delineating the area or areas as thereby changed. Each map shall be certified by the chairman of the planning commission and the county commissioners, attested to by the clerk and a true copy attached to the appropriate district map which is a part of the master plan of Lander County and a copy thereof filed in the office of the county clerk and county building official.

A.

MO—Mobile overlay is imposed on that certain subdivision in Lander County designated the Malone Estates Subdivision. Said change is set forth on a map attached to the ordinance codified in this title and incorporated herein by reference as zoning map amendment 93-1.

(Ord. 94-4 § 12.03.107, 1994)

A.

Application. The provisions of this code governing the use of land, building and structures, the size of yards, height and build of buildings, density of population and other provisions are declared to be in effect upon all land within boundaries of each and every district herein established.

B.

Classification. The following shall prevail:

1.

Lesser restrictive uses: The express enumeration in the code of a particular class of building or use in any district is a prohibition of such building or use in all other districts unless otherwise specified.

2.

Uses not specifically included in any land use district and not specifically excluded therefrom by this title may be authorized in that district by special use permit, provided such uses are similar to the uses specifically included or accessory to uses which are specifically included.

3.

The planning commission may recommend a land use district classification when such does not violate the intent of this code after giving legal notice and holding at least one public hearing thereon.

C.

Building Under Construction. Any building for which a lawful permit has been issued which is in conflict with this code, or any amendments hereto, and on which substantial work has been performed before the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title or any amendments thereto, may be continued and completed in accordance with the plans and specifications upon which basis the permit was issued.

D.

Incidental Hotel Uses. Any hotel may contain such business uses as are customarily conducted in conjunction and incidental thereto, provided that unless such business uses are otherwise permitted in the use district in which the hotel is situated, every public entrance to such business shall be from a lobby, a hallway, or other interior portion of such hotel, and provided further that no show window, sign or other advertising material shall be visible from the outside.

E.

Lot Divisions. Where a lot is divided into separate ownerships, and the area of a portion of ownership is such that the number and location of buildings on the lot no longer conforms to the lot area requirements, then each owner shall be required to seek a variance or make the appropriate changes to his lot to comply with this code.

F.

Temporary Real Estate Offices. No provision of this code shall prohibit a temporary real estate office within a subdivision in agricultural or residential districts used for the purposes of selling lots in said subdivision and not for the conduct of a general real estate office.

G.

Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent the keeping of domestic pets, the raising of any bush, tree, berry or truck crop and the sale of such crops from the premises in residential zones, provided that no permanent stores or stands are constructed for the same.

H.

Elections Permitted. Nothing in the code shall be deemed to allow interference with the temporary use of property in connection with a legal election.

I.

PUDs Authorized. Areas in excess of ten acres, which by their topographic nature are difficult for individual access or optimum use, may be subdivided into lots or parcels of an "average" density equal to their respective zone classifications, provided:

1.

Approval by the planning commission and the board of county commissioners;

2.

A minimum lot size of not less than two-thirds the requirement of the underlying zoning is maintained;

3.

A planned unit development procedure is required.

J.

Utility Easements/Right-of-Way Abandoned. Any abandonment of a dedicated right-of-way shall be subject to the preservation of easements for any previously established right-of-way of a duly licensed public utility.

(Ord. 94-4 § 12.03.08, 1994)