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Appendix A Parcel Map Application Checklist

The following information/data shall be submitted with each parcel map application:

  1. A.
    One (1) copy of the County Assessor’s map showing all area within six hundred sixty (660) feet of subject property and depicting all area therein owned by the applicant.
   
  1. B.

    One (1) copy of the recorded deed reflecting current ownership and description of property, or one (1) copy of any other document which shows such ownership to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.

   
 
  1. C.
    Parcel Map Contents:
   
 
  1. 1.

    Owner’s Certificate, including the granting of easements and dedication of alleys, streets, highways or other public ways as shown on the map (per Appendix E);

   
 
  1. 2.
    Certificate of land surveyor, signed and sealed by the professional land surveyor who was responsible for the survey (per Appendix E);
   
 
  1. 3.
    All monuments found, set, reset, replaced or removed, describing kind, size and location and other data relating thereto;
   
 
  1. 4.
    Bearing or witness monuments, basis of bearings, bearing and length of lines and scale of map;
   
 
  1. 5.
    Name and legal description of tract in which survey is located and ties to adjoining tracts;
   
 
  1. 6.
    Existing easements granted or dedications made within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the parcel boundaries, if applicable;
   
 
  1. 7.
    Street names, location and width of existing and proposed rights-of-way to serve as access for the parcels, up to a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) feet from boundary of proposed division, and access streets connecting development to existing dedicated streets;
   
 
  1. 8.
    Where applicable, proposed street names and addresses for each lot, in accordance with the City's street addressing regulations;
   
 
  1. 9.
    Survey analysis sufficient to delineate boundary controlling monuments;
   
 
  1. 10.
    Identification of adjoining properties;
   
 
  1. 11.
    A legend, as necessary, which denotes the meaning of all symbols utilized and includes the date and north arrow;
   
 
  1. 12.
    Dimensions of property and parcels to be created, which shall be shown in acres, calculated to the nearest one hundredth (0.01) of an acre, if an area is two (2) acres or more, or in square feet if area is less than two (2) acres;
   
 
  1. 13.

    All existing structures and other physical features that have bearing on the proposed division, which shall be shown to scale and with setbacks clearly defined;

   
 
  1. 14.
    Certificate of approval by the Director of Community Development and the City Surveyor;
   
 
  1. 15.
    Impact Statement, if required;
   
 
  1. 16.
    Location of all trails.
   
 
  1. D.
    Supplemental Information
   
  The following supplemental information may be required by the Department of Public Works prior to the approval of the parcel map. When required, it shall be submitted on separate drawings or sheets:
   
 
  1. 1.
    All off site improvements proposed by the applicant that have a bearing on the proposed division; and
   
 
  1. 2.
    Certification by a surveyor that the parcel map complies with NRS Chapter 278, if the City Surveyor has waived the requirement for a new survey and the map is prepared from a previously recorded survey.

(Ord. 6922 § 10, 08/20/25)  

Effective on: 1/1/1901

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Appendix B Tentative Map Application Checklist

The following information/data shall be submitted with each tentative map application:

  1. A.
    Tentative Map Contents
  
  1. 1.
    Name of the proposed subdivision.
  
  1. 2.
    Names, addresses and phone numbers of owner, subdivider and surveyor or engineer.
  
  1. 3.
    A legend which denotes the meaning of all the symbols used and which includes the date, north arrow and scale.
  
  1. 4.
    A location map giving sufficient legal description to describe tract boundaries and relationships to surrounding areas and existing public streets.
  
  1. 5.
    Identification of adjoining properties.
  
  1. 6.
    Existing topography (obtained by actual survey at one (1) foot contours (based on city datum) on-site and within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the proposed subdivision (except for the interior of existing subdivisions within one hundred, fifty (150) feet). The Department of Public Works may require larger contour intervals for large tracts.
  
  1. 7.
    Existing structures and other physical features.
  
  1. 8.
    Existing and proposed lot lines and dimensions. Each proposed lot shall be numbered in sequence. Letters may be used to identify common lots.
  
  1. 9.
    Existing and proposed street right-of-way widths, grades (with the direction of drainage indicated) and corner radii.
  
  1. 10.
    Existing and proposed street names.
  
  1. 11.
    Except for commercial subdivisions, existing and proposed street addresses or address ranges' for each block, in accordance with the City's street addressing regulations.
  
  1. 12.
    Locations and widths of existing and proposed utility rights-of-way and easements.
  
  1. 13.
    Locations and widths of existing and proposed irrigation or drainage ditch rights-of-way and easements.
  
  1. 14.
    Existing and proposed storm drains.
  
  1. 15.
    Proposed sanitary sewer systems, showing pipe sizes, manholes, direction of flow and point of connection to existing facilities.
  
  1. 16.
    Existing and proposed potable water mains and, for subdivisions to be supplied by wells, the location, pressure and capacity of such wells, and the potential population capable of being served by such wells. The wells must be authorized under State certificate.
  
  1. 17.
    Proposed reservations or dedications for parks, trails, open spaces, schools, or other public or quasi-public uses.
  
  1. 18.
    Existing street names, rights-of-way and pavement widths for streets within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the proposed subdivision.
  
  1. 19.
    If required, an Impact Statement in accordance with LVMC 19.16.010(F) and a Traffic Management Plan.
  
  1. 20.
    Note on the map indicating whether streets, drainage corridors, sewer corridors, parks, trails, open spaces and schools are to be public or private.
  
  1. 21.
    Note on the map that above ground utility boxes shall not be placed within trail corridors, if trail areas are designated on the map.
  
  1. B.
    Supplemental Information
  
 The following supplemental information may be required by the Department of Public Works or the Department of Community Development. When required, it shall be submitted on separate drawings or sheets.
  
  1. 1.
    A Traffic Impact Analysis, Single Subdivision Access Report, or Master Driveway and Onsite Circulation Plan, prepared in accordance with City standards or as directed by the City Traffic Engineer.
  
  1. 2.
    Development Impact Notice and Assessment (DINA) per Section 19.16.010(F) of the Unified Development Code.
  
  1. 3.
    Any proposed deviations from City standards.
  
  1. 4.
    A copy of the deed for the property, if required.
  
  1. 5.
    Whenever, on the perimeter of a project, walls are proposed which (1) face a public street or adjoining property not in common ownership; (2) are within a single plane and are not separated by landscaping; and (3) exceed the maximum acceptable wall heights indicated in the Unified Development Code, the applicant shall submit three copies of a plan or proposed perimeter grades which indicates all such walls. This plan may be superimposed on the tentative map but must be legible. The plan shall include cross sections of all sections of the project perimeter with walls which exceed the heights indicated in Table "A".
  
  1. 6.
    A compatible digital format copy of the tentative map.
  
  1. 7.
    If applicable, a letter indicating that an in-lieu-of park is proposed.

 (Ord. 6922 § 10, 08/20/25)  

Effective on: 1/1/1901

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Appendix C Final Map Application Checklist

The following information/data shall be submitted with each final map application:

  1. A.
    Final Map Contents
  
  1. 1.
    Name of proposed subdivision (which should include designation, if applicable, as a condominium, townhouse, residential planned development, commercial subdivision, or mixed use commercial/residential condominium development).
  
  1. 2.
    A legend which denotes the meaning of all the symbols used and which includes the date, north arrow and scale.
  
  1. 3.
    Identification of adjoining properties.
  
  1. 4.
    A survey analysis sufficient to delineate boundary controlling monuments.
  
  1. 5.
    Existing and proposed lot lines and dimensions, including the square footage of all proposed lots. Each lot shall be numbered in sequence. Letters may be used to identify common lots.
  
  1. 6.
    Existing and proposed street right-of-way widths and corner radii.
  
  1. 7.
    If an amend map, a description of items being amended.
  
  1. 8.
    A reproduction of the approved tentative map showing all proposed addresses for the tentative map.
  
  1. 9.
    A list, separate from the final map, of proposed addresses for every legal lot shown on the final map.
  
  1. 10.
    Locations and widths of existing and proposed utility rights-of-way and easements.
  
  1. 11.
    Locations and widths of existing and proposed irrigation or drainage ditch rights-of-way and easements.
  
  1. 12.
    All monuments found, set, reset, replaced or removed, describing kind, size and location and other data relating thereto.
  
  1. 13.
    Bearing or witness monuments, basis of bearings, bearing and length of lines and scale of map.
  
  1. 14.
    Name and legal description of tract in which survey is located and ties to adjoining tracts.
  
  1. 15.
    Note on the map whether streets, drainage corridors, sewer corridors, parks, trails, open spaces and schools are to be public or private.
  
  1. 16.
    Note on the map that above ground utility boxes shall not be placed within trail corridors, if trail areas are designated on the map.
  
  1. 17.
    Note on the map referring to the latest approved construction improvement plans regarding Sight Visibility Restriction Zones (SVRZ). If a separate exhibit is required by the City Traffic Engineer, reference to this recorded document shall be included on the final map.
  
  1. B.
    Required Certifications
  
 In addition to any other certifications required by State law, the following certifications shall appear on the title sheet of the final map. Copies of required certificate format are presented in Appendix E.
  
  1. 1.
    Certificate of ownership and easement dedication. All final maps shall contain a certificate of ownership and easement dedication, dedicating easements and rights of way for alleys, streets, highways or other public ways as shown on the map.
  
  1. 2.
    Certificate of land surveyor. All final maps shall be signed and sealed by the professional land surveyor who was responsible for the survey.
  
  1. 3.
    Certificate of City Surveyor. All final maps shall be certified by the City Surveyor stating that the final map is technically correct and complies with City standards.
  
  1. 4.
    Certificate of the Southern Nevada District Board of Health. All final maps shall be certified by the Southern Nevada District Board of Health that they comply with all requirements relating to wastewater disposal, water pollution, water quality and water supply and that they are predicated upon plans for public/private potable water supply and community/individual wastewater system.
  
  1. 5.
    Certificate of Water Resources Division. All final maps shall be certified by the Division of Water Resources of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as to their compliance with all water quantity requirements.
  
  1. 6.
    Certificate of Director of Community Development/Planning Commission approval. All final maps shall be certified by the Director as to compliance with the approved tentative map, all applicable regulations and all conditions imposed upon the final map. No final map shall be filed with the County Recorder until it has been certified by the Director that he or she (or the Planning Commission) has approved the final map and accepted all rights of way, easements or parcels for public dedication.
  
  1. 7.
    Certificate of easement recipients.
  
  1. 8.
    Certificate of acknowledgment.
 
  1. C.
    Supplemental Requirements
  
 The following supplemental information may be required by the Department of Public Works or the Department of Community Development. When required, it shall be submitted on separate drawings or sheets.
  
  1. 1.
    Evidence that a Drainage Plan and Technical Drainage Study has been submitted in proper form to the Department of Public Works or that said study is not required.
  
  1. 2.
    A copy of the deed attesting to the current ownership of the property.
  
  1. 3.
    A statement from the Title Company which complies with the requirements of NRS Chapters 278 and 116 listing the names of the current owners of record of the land and the holders or record of a security interest in the land and the written consent of each.
  
  1. 4.
    A copy of a sewer connection agreement verifying that downstream sewer capacity is available or that sewer capacity mitigation measures acceptable to the Department of Public Works will be provided.
  
  1. D.
    Final Map Drawings
  
 Following all required final revisions and before the Director signs the final map, the final map drawings shall be submitted at a scale of one (1) inch equals two hundred (200) feet or a digital format as specified by the Department of Community Development.

(Ord. 6922 § 10, 08/20/25)   

Effective on: 1/1/1901

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Appendix D Monumentation Requirement

  1. A.
    General Requirements
 
  1. 1.
    These requirements apply to any parcel map, final map or record-of-survey, hereinafter referred to as the ‘subject map,’ prepared in conjunction with a survey performed within the City of Las Vegas or at the direction of the City of Las Vegas.
  2. 2.
    Only a professional land surveyor, duly licensed by the State of Nevada, shall be authorized to establish the exact location for a survey monument or set a survey monument.
  3. 3.
    Any monuments set by a professional land surveyor are to be memorialized by a record-of-survey per NRS 625.340, or a subdivision map per NRS 278.
  4. 4.
    Monuments shall be set in conformance with all applicable Clark County Area Uniform Standard Drawings, approved maps and plans on file with the City of Las Vegas, and any other requirements listed herein.
  5. 5.
    All monuments shall be set in such a manner that the accuracy of their relative positions is not less than the requirements of the “Standards of Practice for Professional Land Surveyors” as enumerated by Nevada Administrative Code (NAC), Sections 625.651 to 625.795, inclusive.
 
  1. B.
    Monument Locations
 
 
  1. 1.
    Monuments are required to be set at the standard corner locations listed below. Additional corner locations may be required for specific cases. Alternate monument locations require approval from the City Surveyor before monuments are set. All lines and corners associated with all monument locations shall be clearly delineated and identified on the subject map.
 
  (a) All street centerline intersections
 
  
(b) All street centerline angle points
 
  (c) All street centerline points of curvature (PC) and points of tangency (PT). Monumenting the single horizontal curve point of intersection (PI) which falls between the back of curb lines of a roadway (or edges of pavement when curbs are not present) will be preferred over setting the two monuments needed if monumenting the PC’s and PT’s. PI monuments shall not be set if they fall within a sidewalk or landscaping area.
 
  (d) All street centerline termini of dead-end or stub streets without turnarounds. Setting the monument at a five-foot offset from the terminus is acceptable and preferred, provided the offset is clearly identified on the subject map.

 

 
  (e) All street centerline radius points of cul-de-sac turnarounds
 
  (f) All section corners, quarter-section corners and sixteenth-section corners which fall within the limits of public rights-of-way or private streets (both common lots and easements).
 
  (g) All subdivision boundary corners along adjoining property (not including public right-of-way).
 
   
  1. (1)

    Monuments shall not be set at any intersections of subdivision boundaries (or prolongations thereof) with street centerlines, unless requested by the City Surveyor. However, monuments shall be set at the intersection of the subdivision boundary with the adjacent right-of-way line.

 
   (2) Subdivision boundary corners only adjacent to public right-of-way (existing or being dedicated by the subject map) and not adjacent to an adjoiner shall not be monumented, unless requested by the City Surveyor.
 
  
(h) Lot corners; see “Monument Types” below.
 
 
2. Witness corner monuments shall be set whenever improvements preclude setting the monument at the exact corner location.
 
  
(a) These monuments should be set along line prolongations of lines whenever possible. Perpendicular offsets can be used when prolongations are not possible.
 
  (b) Offset distances at intervals of whole feet should be used whenever possible.
 
  (c) The location of these witness corners shall be shown on the subject map or monument tie map, clearly indicating the offset line as being a prolongation or a perpendicular offset, and the offset distance.
 
  (d) The witness corner monument shall be the monument type required for the corner being referenced, and the monument shall be stamped with the letters ‘WC’.
 
C. Monument Construction/Installation and Monument Tie Maps
 
 
1. Monuments may be set before or after approval of the subject map, but must be set prior to final acceptance of the improvements. Any monuments needing to be set that fall within proposed improvements shall be set after completion of the improvements. If the monuments are to be set after recordation of the subject map, an appropriate financial guarantee must be filed with the City guaranteeing the completion of such work.
 
 2. Subject maps tied to a financial guarantee with monuments to be set at a later date (after construction) shall describe all new monuments as “to be set” and not as “set”.
 
 3. All monuments shall conform to the standards and requirements listed herein. Alternate survey monuments, or alterations to standard survey monuments, require approval from the City Surveyor before monuments are set.
 
 4. If the subject map monuments are not tied to a performance bond, those monuments must be set prior to approval of the subject map. Any necessary reference monuments must also be set prior to approval of the subject map, and all reference monuments and associated tie distances must be shown on the subject map.
 
 5. If monuments are set after recordation of the subject map, a monument tie map clearly identifying all monument locations, including reference monuments and associated tie distances, shall be prepared and certified by a Nevada Professional Land Surveyor. This map shall be submitted to the City Surveyor for review prior to release of the performance bond.
 
  
(a) The monument tie map may be submitted as either a PDF digitally-signed per NRS 625.610 or as a full size hardcopy on bond paper with a validated seal per NRS 625.610.
 
  
(b) A record-of-survey may constitute a monument tie map, provided it is in accordance with the requirements herein, and submitted to the City Surveyor for review and approval prior to recordation.
 
  (c) The following certificate prepared and certified by a Professional Land Surveyor is required on all unrecorded monument tie maps:
     
    I, _________________________, a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Nevada, do hereby certify that the monuments have been set and the tie distances established as shown hereon. This survey was completed on _____________________.
     
D. Types of Monuments
     
 
1. Type I:
Monuments to be constructed per Standard Drawing No. 239. To be set at all section corners and quarter-section corners that fall within improved streets. The concrete cylinder shall not touch the well casing, as to allow its removal for paving activities. Top of cap to be set at least 6 inches below finished surface. The cap should be made of a non-ferrous metal and marked in accordance with the BLM Manual of Surveying Instructions, including the year set.
     
 
2. Type II-A:
Monuments to be constructed per Standard Drawing No. 240. To be set at all section corners, quarter-section corners and sixteenth-section corners that fall within unimproved streets. Rebars must be placed in cylinders. Precast cylinders must be embedded in additional cast-in-place concrete. The cap should be made of a non-ferrous metal and marked in accordance with the BLM Manual of Surveying Instructions, including the year set.
     
 
3. Type II-B:
Monuments to be constructed per Standard Drawing No. 240. To be set at all sixteenth-section corners that fall in improved streets. Rebars must be placed in cylinders. The cap should be made of a non-ferrous metal and marked in accordance with the BLM Manual of Surveying Instructions, including the year set.
     
 
4. Type III:
Monuments to be constructed per Standard Drawing No. 241. To be set at all centerline control points, including street intersections, angle points, points of curvature, points of terminus and cul-de-sac radius points that fall within unpaved streets and asphalt streets. The cap should be made of a non-ferrous metal, and set between 1/8 and 1/4 inches below finished surface.
  
 

5. Type III Alternative

A recessed non-ferrous metal 1-inch minimum diameter cap with a minimum 5/8-inch diameter stem shall be set at all Type III monument locations that fall in concrete improvements. Nails with tags or washers will not be accepted.

  
 

6. Type IV:

Four (4) reference monuments (RM’s) to be constructed per Standard Drawing No. 242 for all new Type I, Type II and Type III monuments, and meet the following requirements:

  
  (a) Placed within 100 feet from the monument being referenced whenever possible
  
  (b) Angles between adjacent tie lines shall be as near to 90 degrees as possible
  
  (c) If curb does not exist in all four quadrants of an intersection, up to two (2) RM’s may be placed in the same quadrant provided the following conditions are met:
  
   (1) At least two approximately 90-degree angles between tie lines
    
   (2) RM's placed in the same intersection quadrant should be at least 25 feet apart
  
  (d) RM's not installed in curbs must be constructed per the Type IV-B standard and placed in close proximity to the right-of-way line. All Type IV-B monuments must contain a rebar.
  
  (e) RM's consisting of rebars and caps only, installed in either paved or unpaved areas will not be accepted.
  
 7. Monuments for subdivision boundary corners (or lot corners not in a single-family residential subdivision):
  
  (a) 5/8-inch rebar and a non-ferrous metal 1-inch minimum diameter cap if point falls in asphalt pavement or an unpaved area
  
  (b) Recessed non-ferrous metal 1-inch minimum diameter cap with a minimum 5/8-inch diameter stem when point falls in concrete pavement or concrete curb
  
  (c) Nails with tags or washers will only be accepted for specific situations as approved by the City Surveyor.
  
  (d) Each individual monument location shall be shown and described on the subject map
  
 8. Monuments for interior lot corners within a single-family residential subdivision:
  
  (a) Sawcuts set in the top of curb may be used for lot corners whenever lot lines abut a street.
  
  (b) Monument locations can be summarized with a note (or notes) on the subject map, with detailed descriptions of the monuments set; otherwise, each location must be shown and described. Only monuments remaining visible after all improvements have been constructed shall be described
     

(Ord. 6922 § 10, 08/20/25)  

Effective on: 1/1/1901

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Appendix E Required Certificates

E.1 FINAL MAP CERTIFICATES
  1. A.
    Owner's Certificate
   
 
  1. 1.
    For residential subdivisions other than planned unit developments and condominium developments, the Owner’s Certificate shown on the final map shall be in substantially the following form, with necessary modifications consistent with project needs to be made by the owner or map applicant:
   
  

(I/We), _____________________, do hereby certify that (I/we) am/are the owner(s) of the parcel of land which is shown upon the plat of _____________________, do hereby consent to the preparation and recordation of this plat, and hereby : 

   
  Offer and dedicate to the City of Las Vegas all the streets (except private streets) and the other public rights-of-way and places as indicated and outlined hereon, for the use of the public; and Grant to the City of Las Vegas the easements, as indicated and outlined hereon, for the use of the public.
   
  No part of the parcels marked “Not a part of this subdivision” is offered for dedication.
   
  

Furthermore, the undersigned owner(s) does/do hereby grant and convey to Nevada Power Company and Centurylink of Nevada, LLC (jointly and severally), Southwest Gas Corporation, Las Vegas Valley Water District, Cox Communications Las Vegas, Inc., and __________________ (any other utilities authorized to provide service) and to their respective successors and assigns: (i) a three-foot wide easement on all side property lines, exclusive of easements for drainage, sewer, trails, and all other public use easements; (ii) a three-foot wide easement from property line to meter panel to provide access for underground service; (iii) a five foot wide easement on all property lines that abut public and private streets, exclusive of easements for drainage, sewer, trails, and all other public use easements, to include access to above-ground transformer pads; and (iv) a two-foot wide easement around each transformer pad within the platted lands for the construction, maintenance, operation and final removal of street lights, fire hydrants, underground power, telephone, gas, water and cable television lines and appurtenances, together with the right of ingress thereto and egress therefrom.

   
  Next paragraph is to be used only if a trail is being granted or dedicated to the City:
   
  

Provided, however, that no above-ground utility vaults that would substantially interfere with the intended use of the trail corridor shall be allowed within any easements, corridors, or common lots designated as public multi-use trail easement areas, and no such easement right shall be granted to the above listed utility companies, nor any other parties, in conflict with this statement.

   
  

Use the following paragraph if development has Public Streets only:

   
  

Further, the undersigned owner(s) hereby grant(s) and convey(s) to the City of Las Vegas and to its successors and assigns a five-foot wide easement adjacent to all property lines where lots or common element areas abut public streets for purposes of placing public fire hydrants, public drainage facilities, public streetlights, traffic signals, conduits and appurtenances, and an additional easement of up to two feet in radius from each fire hydrant, public drainage facility, streetlight, traffic signal, conduit and appurtenance, to extend beyond the five-foot easement if necessary, together with the right of ingress to and egress from these easements.

   
  Or, use the following paragraph if development has Private Streets only:
   
  

Further, the undersigned owner(s) hereby grant(s) and convey(s) to the City of Las Vegas and to its successors and assigns a five-foot wide easement adjacent to all property lines where lots or common element areas abut private streets for purposes of placing public drainage facilities and appurtenances, and an additional easement of up to two feet in radius from each public drainage facility and appurtenance, to extend beyond the five-foot easement if necessary, together with the right of ingress to and egress from these easements.

   
 Dated this ________________ day of________________________ 20_____.
   
   
 
  1. 2.
    For commercial subdivisions, planned unit development and condominium developments, the Owner’s Certificate shown on the final map shall be in substantially the following form, with necessary modifications consistent with project needs to be made by the owner or map applicant:
   
  

___________________________, do hereby certify that I/we am/are the owner(s) of the parcel of land which is shown upon the plat of ____________ . ________ , do hereby consent to the preparation and recordation of this plat, and do hereby:

   
  

Offer and dedicate to the City of Las Vegas all the streets (except private streets) and the other public rights-of-way and places as indicated and outlined hereon, for the use of the public; and grant to the City of Las Vegas the easements, as indicated and outlined hereon, for the use of the public. No part of the parcels marked “Not a part of this subdivision” is offered for dedication.

   
  

Furthermore, the undersigned owner(s) does/do hereby grant and convey to Nevada Power Company and Centurylink of Nevada, LLC (jointly and severally), Southwest Gas Corporation, Las Vegas Valley Water District, Cox Communications, Las Vegas, Inc., and _________________________________ (any other utilities authorized to provide service) jointly and severally, and to their respective successors and assigns, a permanent easement within the area shown hereon as private streets, common areas and all areas not occupied by any building for the construction, maintenance, operation and final removal of streetlights, if any, and fire hydrants, underground power, telephone, gas, water and cable television lines and appurtenances, together with the right of ingress thereto and egress therefrom.

   
  

Next paragraph is to be used only if a trail is being granted or dedicated to the City:

   
  

Provided, however, that no above-ground utility vaults that would substantially interfere with the intended use of the trail corridor shall be allowed within any easements, corridors, or common lots designated as public multi-use trail easement areas, and no such easement right shall be granted to the above listed utility companies, nor any other parties, in conflict with this statement.

   
  

Further, the undersigned owner(s) hereby grant(s) and convey(s) to the City of Las Vegas and to its successors and assigns a permanent easement within the area shown hereon as private streets, common areas and all areas not occupied by any building, for the construction, maintenance, operation and final removal of public street lights, if any, traffic signals, conduits and appurtenances, and public fire hydrants, together with the right of ingress to and egress therefrom.

   
 3. For reversionary final maps, or reversions to acreage involving final maps, the Owner’s Certificate shall be in substantially the following form:
   
  

______________________________ , do hereby certify that I/we am/are the owner(s) of the parcel(s) of land which is/are shown within the boundary of this plat and do hereby consent to the preparation and recordation of this plat for the purpose of reverting to acreage the parcel(s) of land delineated hereon.

   
  1. B.
    Surveyor’s Certificate
   
 1. Final Subdivision Maps
   
 

I, (name of surveyor), a Professional Land Surveyor licensed in the State of Nevada, certify that:

   
  1. This plat represents the results of a survey conducted under my direct supervision at the instance of (owner or map applicant).
  
  2. The lands surveyed lie within_________________________ (Section, Township, Range, Meridian) and, if required by the City Surveyor, a description by metes and bounds for any subdivision which is divided into lots containing 5 acres in area or less), and the survey was completed on _________ (date of survey)____________.
  
  3. This plat complies with the applicable state statutes and any local ordinances in effect on the date that the local government gave its final approval.
  
  4. The monuments depicted on the plat are of the character shown, occupy the positions indicated and are of sufficient number and durability,

(Or)

The monuments depicted on the plat will be of the character shown and occupy the positions indicated by ___________ date certain to be determined by City personnel________ and an appropriate financial guarantee will be posted with the City before recordation to assure the installation of the monuments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

________________________________________     _______________________________________________

 

Name of Surveyor                                                            *License/Registration No. and Seal

   
 

*Map must be stamped and sealed prior to submittal to a government agency per NAC 625.610(4)

   
 2. Reversionary Final Maps
   
 

I, (name of surveyor), a Professional Land Surveyor licensed in the State of Nevada, certify that:

   
  1. This plat represents the results of a survey conducted under my direct supervision at the instance of f owner or map applicant)_____________ .
   
  2. The lands surveyed lie within__________________________ (Section, Township, Range, Meridian).
   
  3. This plat complies with the applicable state statutes and any local ordinances in effect on the date that the local government gave its final approval.
   
  4. This map has been prepared from information shown on (list recording information for map or maps). No responsibility is assumed for the existence of the monuments or for correctness of other information shown on or copied from said map(s).
   
 

 

 

 

________________________________________     _______________________________________________

 Name of Surveyor                                                            *License/Registration No. and Seal
   
 

*Map must be stamped and sealed prior to submittal to a government agency per NAC 625.610(4)

   
  1. C.
    Certificate of City Surveyor
   
 

I, ________________ (name) City Surveyor of the City of Las Vegas, do hereby certify that I have examined the final subdivision map of (name of subdivision) and I am satisfied that the map is technically correct.

   
 

(If monuments have not been set, the certificate must include the following statement:

   
 

Monuments have not been set, but a proper performance bond has been deposited to guarantee their setting on or before the ________ day of _____________ (date certain to be determined by City personnel).

   
 

(If a reversionary final map, no monument statement is needed)

   
 

 

 

___________________________

 City Surveyor, PLS Date
   
  1. D.
    Certificate of Southern Nevada Health District
   
 This final map is approved by the Southern Nevada District Board of Health. This approval concerns sewage disposal, water pollution, water quality and water supply facilities and is predicated upon plans for a public water supply and a community system for the disposal of sewage.
   
 

 

 

________________________________________________________________________

 

BY:                                                                                                                   Date

FOR THE SOUTHERN NEVADA HEALTH DISTRICT

(Print Name under Signature)

   
E. Certificate of Water Resources Division
   
 

This final map is approved by the Division of Water Resources of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources concerning water quantity, subject to the review of approval on file in this office.

   
 ________________________________________________________________________
 

BY:                                                                                                                   Date

FOR THE DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES

(Print Name under Signature)

   
   
   
   
F. Certificate of Director of Community Development
   
 1. Final Subdivision Maps
   
  

I certify that this final map substantially complies with the tentative map and any approved alterations thereto; that the map complies with applicable statutory and ordinance provisions; that all conditions imposed upon the final map have been met; and that the map was approved and the parcels herein were accepted for dedication by the Director of Planning and Development on the ______ day of______ , 20__ .

   
  ________________________________________________________________________
  

NAME

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PLANNING DIVISION

CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

   
 2. Reversionary Final Maps
   
  

I certify that the Director of Planning and Development, on the ___ day of _______ , 20 __ did approve this map, in accordance with NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, for the purposes of reverting to acreage the property described herein.

   
  ________________________________________________________________________
  

NAME

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PLANNING DIVISION

CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

   
G. Certificate of Easement Recipients
   
We, the herein named easement recipients, approve the grant of the designated easements:
 
 _________________________________ _______________________
 

BY:

Southwest Gas Corporation

 Date
 

 

_________________________________

  
 (Print name under signature)  
   
 
 

 

_________________________________

 _______________________
 

BY:

Nevada Power Company, A Nevada Corporation, d/b/a NV Energy

 Date
 

 

_________________________________

  
 (Print name under signature)  
   
 
 

 

_________________________________

 _______________________
 

BY:

Centurylink of Nevada, LLC

 Date
 

 

_________________________________

  
 (Print name under signature)  
   
 
 

 

_________________________________

 _______________________
 

BY:

Cox Communications Las Vegas, Inc

 Date
 

 

_________________________________

  
 (Print name under signature)  
   
 
 

 

_________________________________

 _______________________
 

BY:

Las Vegas Valley Water District

 Date
 

 

_________________________________

  
 (Print name under signature)  
   
 

Language for Merger & Resubdivision Maps and Amended Maps:

   
 

BY THEIR SIGNATURES BELOW, THE HEREIN NAMED PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES DO HEREBY RELINQUISH ALL UTILITY EASEMENTS WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF THE HEREIN PLATTED LANDS AS GRANTED PER THE RECORDED PLAT BEING AFFECTED AND LISTED DIRECTLY BELOW THE TITLE OF THIS PLAT. THESE EASEMENTS ARE RELINQUISHED IN FAVOR OF THE EASEMENTS GRANTED, DELINEATED AND APPROVED HEREON BY THIS PLAT.

   
 NOTE: Easement recipients are not included on reversionary final maps.
   
H. City Engineer's Approval
   
 

BY THE SIGNATURE BELOW, THE CITY DOES HEREBY ACCEPT THE EASEMENTS GRANTED TO THE CITY AS DELINEATED AND APPROVED HEREON WITH THIS PLAT, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

   
 

 

________________________________________          _______________________________________

 

NAME                                                                                        Date

CITY ENGINEER

CITY OF LAS VEGAS

   
I. Certificate of Acknowledgment
   
 
  1. 1.
    The following certificate is sufficient for an acknowledgment in an individual capacity:
   
  ACKNOWLEDGMENT
   
  State of Nevada
  County of Clark
  

This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) _____________ by name(s) of person(s).

   
  _______________________ 
  (Signature of notarial officer)
   
  

 

_______________________

  (Seal, if any)
   
  _______________________ 
  (Title and rank)
  (My commission expires: _______________________)
   
 
  1. 2.
    The following certificate is sufficient for an acknowledgment in a representative capacity:
   
  ACKNOWLEDGMENT
   
  State of Nevada
  County of Clark
  

This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) _____________ by name(s) of person(s).

   
  _______________________ 
  (Signature of notarial officer)
   
  

 

_______________________

  (Seal, if any)
   
  _______________________ 
  (Title and rank)
  (My commission expires: _______________________)
 
NOTE:An appropriate Certificate for Attorney-in-Fact may be substituted for the Certificate of Acknowledgment if deemed equivalent by the Director of Public Works.
 
E.2 PARCEL MAP CERTIFICATES
  1. A.
    Owner's Certificate
  
 1. The Owner’s Certificate shown on the parcel map shall be in substantially the following form, with necessary modifications consistent with project needs to be made by the owner or map applicant:
   
  

________________________ do hereby certify that I/we am/are the owner(s) of the parcel of land which is shown hereon, do hereby consent to the preparation and recordation of this parcel map, have caused the land to be surveyed and platted into parcels, and do hereby:

   
  

Offer and dedicate to the City of Las Vegas all the streets (except private streets) and the other public rights-of-way and places as indicated and outlined hereon, for the use of the public; and grant to the City of Las Vegas the easements, as indicated and outlined hereon, for the use of the public.

   
  

Use the following paragraph if development has Public Streets only:

   
  

Further, the undersigned owner(s) hereby grant(s) and convey(s) to the City of Las Vegas and to its successors and assigns a five-foot wide easement adjacent to all property lines where lots abut public streets for purposes of placing public fire hydrants, public drainage facilities, public streetlights, traffic signals, conduits and appurtenances, and an additional easement of up to two feet in radius from each fire hydrant, public drainage facility, streetlight, traffic signal, conduit and appurtenance, to extend beyond the five-foot easement if necessary, together with the right of ingress to and egress from these easements

   
  

Or, use the following paragraph if development has Private Streets only:

   
  

Further, the undersigned owner(s) hereby grant(s) and convey(s) to the City of Las Vegas and to its successors and assigns a five-foot wide easement adjacent to all property lines where lots abut private streets for purposes of placing public drainage facilities and appurtenances, and an additional easement of up to two feet in radius from each fire hydrant, streetlight, traffic signal, conduit and appurtenance to extend beyond the five-foot easement if necessary, together with the right of ingress to and egress from these easements.

   
  

 

Dated this______________________ day of 20____ .

   
 2. For reversionary parcel maps or reversions to acreage involving parcel maps, the Owner’s Certificate shall be in substantially the following form:
   
  

_________________________ , do hereby certify that I/we am/are the owner(s) of the parcel(s) of land which is/are shown within the boundary of this map and do hereby consent to the preparation and recordation of this map for the purpose of reverting to acreage the parcel(s) of land delineated hereon.

   
B. Surveyor’s Certificate
   
 1. Parcel Maps
   
 

I, (name of surveyor) , a Professional Land Surveyor licensed in the State of Nevada, certify that:

   
  1. This plat represents the results of a survey conducted under my direct supervision at the instance of (owner or map applicant).
   
  2. The lands surveyed lie within___________________________ (Section, Township, Range, Meridian)
   
  3. This plat complies with the applicable state statutes and any local ordinances in effect on the date that the local government gave its final approval.
   
  4. The monuments depicted on the plat will be of the character shown, occupy the positions indicated and are of sufficient number and durability,

(Or)

The monuments depicted on the plat will be of the character shown and occupy the positions indicated by ___________ date certain to be determined by City personnel________ and an appropriate financial guarantee will be posted with the City before recordation to assure the installation of the monuments.

  

 

 

 

 

_________________________________________            ______________________________________

  

Name of Surveyor                                                                     *License/Registration No. and Seal

   
  

*Map must be stamped and sealed prior to submittal to a government agency per NAC 625.610(4)

   
 2. Reversionary Parcel Maps
   
 

I, (name of surveyor), a Professional Land Surveyor licensed in the State of Nevada, certify that:

   
  1. This plat represents the results of a survey conducted under my direct supervision at the instance of (owner or map applicant).
   
  2. The lands surveyed lie within_________________________ (Section, Township, Range, Meridian)
   
  3. This plat complies with the applicable state statutes and any local ordinances in effect on the date that the local government gave its final approval.
   
  4. This map has been prepared from information shown on (list recording information for map or maps). No responsibility is assumed for the existence of the monuments or for correctness of other information shown on or copied from said map(s).
  

 

 

 

_________________________________________            ______________________________________

  

Name of Surveyor                                                                     *License/Registration No. and Seal

   
  

*Map must be stamped and sealed prior to submittal to a government agency per NAC 625.610(4)

   
C. Certificate of City Surveyor
   
 

I,___________________(name) , City Surveyor of the City of Las Vegas, do hereby certify that I have examined the parcel map (or reversionary parcel map) and am satisfied that the map is technically correct.

   
 

(If monuments have not been set in the case of a parcel map the certificate must include the following statement:)

   
 

Monuments have not been set, but a proper performance bond has been deposited to guarantee their setting on or before ___________ (date certain to be determined by City personnel) .

(If a reversionary map, no monument statement is needed)

 

_________________________         __________

 

City Surveyor, PLS                                 Date

   
D. Certificate of Director of Community Development
   
 1. Parcel Maps
   
 

I certify that this parcel map was approved and the parcels herein were accepted for dedication by the Director of Community Development on the____ day of ______ , 20 ___ .

   
  

________________________________________________________________________

  

NAME

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PLANNING DIVISION

CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

   
 2. Reversionary Parcel Maps
   
 

I certify that the Director of Community Development, on the____ day of ____________ , 20____ , did approve this map, in accordance with NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, for the purposes of reverting to acreage the property described herein.

   
  ________________________________________________________________________
  

NAME

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PLANNING DIVISION

CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

   
E. Certificate of Acknowledgement
   
 1. The following certificate is sufficient for an acknowledgment in an individual capacity:
   
  ACKNOWLEDGMENT
   
  State of Nevada
  County of Clark
  

This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) _____________ by name(s) of person(s).

   
  _______________________
  (Signature of notarial officer)
   
  

 

_______________________

  (Seal, if any)
   
  _______________________
  (Title and rank)
  (My commission expires: _______________________)
   
 2. The following certificate is sufficient for an acknowledgment in a representative capacity:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
NOTE:An appropriate Certificate for Attorney-in-Fact may be substituted for the Certificate of Acknowledgment if deemed equivalent by the Director of Public Works.
   
 
E.3 RECORD OF SURVEY FOR BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT CERTIFICATES
A. Owner's Certificate
   
 

The Owner’s Certificate shown on the record-of-survey map shall be in substantially the following form, with necessary modifications consistent with project needs to be made by the owner or map applicant:

__________________________and__________________________ _do hereby certify that we are the owners of the lands shown hereon, that we have caused a boundary line adjustment survey to be performed as indicated hereon, and that we have examined and approved this map and consent to and authorize its recordation. Further, we agree:

   
  

To prepare and execute the required documents creating any and all easements as shown hereon and to execute all required documentation abandoning any existing easements affecting the lands shown pursuant to the provisions of NRS 278.010 through 278.630, inclusive; and

   
  

That all taxes on the lands shown hereon have been paid, and all lenders, impound account holders for payment of taxes, or both, have been notified of the adjustment of the boundary line or the transfer of the lands shown hereon.

   
  

Dated this______________________ day of 20____.

   
B. Surveyor's Certificate
   
 I, (name of surveyor), a Professional Land Surveyor licensed in the State of Nevada, certify that
   
  1. This map represents the results of a field survey conducted under my direct supervision at the instance of (owner or map applicant!______________ , and is sufficient to locate and identify properly the proposed boundary line adjustment.
   
  2. The lands surveyed lie within________________ (Section, Township, Range, Meridian), and the survey was completed on _______________ (date of survey').
   
  3. This map is not in conflict with the provisions of NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, or any local ordinances in effect on the date that the local government gave its final approval
   
  4. All comers and angle points of the adjusted boundary line have been defined by monuments or will be otherwise defined on a document of record as required by NRS 625.340.
   
  

 

 

 

_________________________________________            ______________________________________

  Name of Surveyor                                                                     *License/Registration No. and Seal
   
  

*Map must be stamped and sealed prior to submittal to a government agency per NAC 625.610(4)

   
C. City of Las Vegas Approval
   
 

This map has been approved for the purpose of achieving a boundary line adjustment in accordance with the provisions of NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive on this_____ day of

_________20____ .

   
 _________________________         __________
 

City Surveyor, PLS                                 Date

   
D. Certificate of Acknowledgement
   
 1. The following certificate is sufficient for an acknowledgment in an individual capacity:
   
  ACKNOWLEDGMENT
   
  State of Nevada
  County of Clark
  

This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) _____________ by name(s) of person(s).

   
  _______________________
  

(Signature of notarial officer)

   
  

 

_______________________

  (Seal, if any)
   
  _______________________
  (Title and rank)
  (My commission expires: _______________________)
   
 2. The following certificate is sufficient for an acknowledgment in a representative capacity:
   
  ACKNOWLEDGMENT
   
  State of Nevada
  County of Clark
  

This instrument was acknowledged before me on (date) _____________ by name(s) of person(s).

   
  _______________________
  (Signature of notarial officer)
   
  

 

_______________________

  (Seal, if any)
   
  _______________________
  (Title and rank)
  (My commission expires: _______________________)
   
NOTE:An appropriate Certificate for Attorney-in-Fact may be substituted for the Certificate of Acknowledgment if deemed equivalent by the Director of Public Works.
   

(Ord. 6922 § 10, 08/20/25)  

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Appendix F Interim Downtown Las Vegas Development Standards

  1. A.
     VISION AND PURPOSE
    1. 1.
      Vision
  2. The Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan is the policy document that states the goals and strategies set forth by the City of Las Vegas for the downtown region. The Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan envisions and encourages downtown Las Vegas to achieve a compact, vibrant, urban environment, with a focus on higher density mixed-use development around transit hubs and activity nodes. This will deliver an energetic urban way of life and high-quality physical environment for locals and visitors alike. This vision is implemented through the Downtown Las Vegas Overlay (DTLV-O) as described in this document.
    1. 2.
      Purpose
  3. On July 15, 2016 the Las Vegas City Council adopted the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan by Resolution R-25-2016. To implement the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan, this document supersedes and replaces the DCP-O (Downtown Centennial Plan Overlay), and establishes the DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay).

Figure 1 - See the official Zoning Map Atlas for the exact location of properties currently under the DTLV Overlay.

Map showing the general location of properties within the Downtown Las Vegas (DTLV) Overlay
  1. 3.
    Geographic Area

The DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) shall apply in the area identified as Downtown in the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan as adopted by City Council by Resolution R-25-2016 on July 15, 2016. See the official Zoning Map Atlas for the exact location of properties currently under the DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay).

 

  1. 4.
    Phasing

The DTLV-O encompasses the twelve Downtown Districts as identified in the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan and described in Subsection (B) of this Appendix F. Phased over time, each of these twelve Districts will be administered by a distinct set of standards to be adopted as either of Form-Based Zoning Districts or Special Area Plans following the completion of a context-based plan for land use and development. District-specific standards are categorized within Area 3 of the DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay), as defined in Section I.D of this Chapter. In the absence of context-based district-specific standards, the Downtown standards for Area 1 or Area 2, as defined in Section D of this Chapter, will apply, based on the site location (see Figure 2).

 

The DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) (Fig. 1) is divided amongst three distinct areas: Area 1, Area 2, and Area 3

(Fig. 2).

 

  1. a.
    Area 1. This Area has already been established as part of Downtown Las Vegas by the previous document Downtown Centennial Plan and the DCP-O (Downtown Centennial Plan Overlay).
  2. b.
    Area 2. This Area has been identified as part of downtown following the adoption of the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan and the expansion of the previous Downtown Centennial Plan boundary. Because of the peripheral location relative to Area 1, and the different existing urban context, Area 2 is recognized as a distinct area.
  3. c.
    Area 3. The downtown areas identified as Area 3 have specific context-based development regulations that support the desired vision for future development, in the form of either Form-Based Zoning Districts or Special Area Plans.

Within this Area are:

  1. i.
    Area 3a: The Las Vegas Medical District, as described in LVMC Chapter 19.09.
 Figure 2 - See the official Zoning Map Atlas for the exact location of properties currently under the DTLV Overlay.
Map showing the general location of properties within the Downtown Las Vegas (DTLV) Overlay
  1. ii.
    Area 3b: The Symphony Park District, as defined by the Symphony Park Design Standards as adopted November 1, 2006 and amended thereafter.

 

5. Applicability

The DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) conforms to the General Plan of the City of Las Vegas, and is hereby incorporated into the City's Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Master Plan by way of Ordinance Ord. No. 6608, adopted (12/06/17). The Interim Downtown Las Vegas Development Standards supersedes and replaces the Downtown Las Vegas Centennial Plan as adopted by Ordinance by City Council on July 5, 2000.

 

  1. 6.
    Relationship to Other Documents

The DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) is the primary regulating document for all development and improvements within the DTLV-O boundaries. Other documents relating to the physical development of properties that are referenced in the DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) include Title 19 of the Las Vegas Municipal Code and the Symphony Park Design Standards.

The DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) complements and coordinates with the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Las Vegas Redevelopment Area, as adopted March 5, 1986, and amended thereafter.

All development plans within the DTLV-O area (Fig. 1) shall comply with the adopted DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) as well as all other applicable regulations in the city, county, state and Federal jurisdictions. These standards are not intended to override or contradict the city of Las Vegas codes or requirements. Where differences occur, the most stringent shall apply in all cases.

 

  1. 7.
    Amendment Process

Amendment(s) to the Standards outlined within the DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) shall be made in conformance with the provisions of Section 19.16.220 of this Title.

 

  1. 8.
    Review Process

The DTLV-O is composed of three (3) distinct areas. Each Area has a particular variety of land uses, density, and urban characteristics demonstrated by the existing building fabric it contains and the redevelopment opportunities it presents. The continuity of general design standards and streetscape design will weave the unique neighborhoods together into a continuous downtown urban experience. Goals have been identified for each district to reestablish Downtown Las Vegas with a balance of cultural, residential, office, civic, retail and light industrial areas, consistent with the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan. For the purpose of establishing the Area boundaries, wherever the boundary of a district is identified as a particular street or other right-of-way, the district shall extend to the centerline of that street or right-of-way, unless specifically indicated otherwise.

  1. a.
    Except as otherwise provided in this Appendix, the review process of Planning Applications is as set forth in Chapter 19.16 of this Title.
  2. b.
    Waiver. Except as otherwise provided in this Subsection 8, where specific development standards cannot be met, the applicant shall require the approval of a Waiver. This may be accomplished by submitting a Waiver as provided for in Section 19.16.130 of this Title.
    1. i.
      Requirements: Waivers to the Standards contained within the DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) may only be granted in accordance with Section 19.16.130 of this Title with clear and convincing evidence that the project furthers the City's goals as expressed within the Vision 2045 Downtown Masterplan.
    2. ii.
      Land Use: No Waivers shall be granted to allow a land use that is not permitted within a particular zoning district.
    3. iii.
      Form-Based Code provisions: For properties subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.09, relating to Form-Based Code, the review process of Planning Applications shall be set forth in Chapter 19.09.
    4. iv.
      Decision and Appeal: A decision by the Planning Commission to deny a Waiver application becomes final and effective at the expiration of 10 days after the date of the decision unless, within that period, the applicant appeals the decision to City Council by written request filed with the City Clerk.
 
  1. B.

    DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS DISTRICTS

  1. 1.
    General

The Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan establishes the vision and goals for each of the twelve Districts (Fig. 3). This Chapter provides a description of such vision and goals, and a description of the key elements related to each District.

 

  1. 2.
    Non-Compatible Zoning Districts

For each Downtown District, a table of Non-Compatible Zoning Districts is provided. These tables are based on the vision, goals, and description of each district, and provide guidelines to be utilized for rezoning applications within the DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay). The intent of these guidelines is to foster the development of a built environment that, in terms of mix of uses, intensity, and density of development, reflects the vision established in the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan.

Figure 3 - See the official Zoning Map Atlas for the exact location of properties currently under the DTLV Overlay.
Map showing the general location of properties within the Downtown Las Vegas (DTLV) Overlay

 

 

 
 Figure 4 - The Civic & Business District
  1. 3.
    District Guidelines
    1. a.
         Civic & Business

Goal: A vibrant downtown core with more things to do and see

Description: The Civic and Business District is one of the primary employment centers of the region. The courthouses, legal and other professional services that cluster in the core create a significant critical mass of daytime activities. Undeveloped parcels and underutilized properties, especially around the City Hall and the Bonneville Transit Center, provide great potential sites for mixed-use buildings with affordable workforce housing, offices, and retail. Retail elements should include a major downtown grocery store, restaurants, and other services that act as a magnet of activity for all of Downtown. More connections will be important to the future transformation of the district, and making the most out of the existing alley spaces could be a great addition for downtown placemaking and mobility solutions. Completion of a high capacity transit system providing additional options for travel throughout downtown will facilitate growth of multi-modal mixed-use hubs. Linkages along and over the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way will better connect Symphony Park, and the planned multi-modal bridge will provide an iconic landmark. A linear open space along 3rd Street is imagined as a green walkable corridor linking the Civic & Business and the 18B Las Vegas Arts districts. The 3-acre vacant lot opposite the City Hall could be transformed into a central civic space that can be made more flexible and programmable as a community-gathering place.

Map showing the general layout and boundaries of the Civic & Business District

Figure 5 - Civic & Business District boundaries

Map illustrating the boundaries of the Civic & Business District
Table 1 - Civic & Business District Non-Compatible Title 19 Zoning Districts
Non-Compatible Residential Zoning Districts
 R-E R-D R-1 R-SL R-CL R-2 R-MH
Non-Compatible Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
 P-O C-M M C-PB   
 

Figure 6 - 18b Las Vegas Arts District

  1. b.
    ​​​​​18b Las Vegas Arts District

Goal: A diverse community and regional showcase for the arts

Description: The 18b Las Vegas Arts District is the creative heart of the city. The local stores, art galleries, and artists in residence are compelling and memorable elements of downtown.

Using the underutilized and raw land, especially along Casino Center Boulevard, 3rd Street and Main Street, smart investments could promote walkability, safety, and sustainability. Reaching the next level of a critical mass of artists and art related services will amplify the artistic “brand” of the district, while providing much needed affordable housing and services for the community. Development protections and improved services could strengthen existing corridors of creative uses, especially along Main and Charleston.

New clusters of development can create places that encourage “makers” of all interests including artists, students, food producers, designers, and entrepreneurs. Mixtures of uses around transit could include artist-oriented housing and creative spaces that adjoin it, a university village that promotes study of the arts and humanities, a “maker” village that attracts entrepreneurs, seniors, and veterans housing that cares for the community at large.

Map showing the location and boundaries of the 18b Las Vegas Arts District
Figure 7 - 18b Las Vegas Arts District boundaries
Map illustrating the boundaries of the 18b Las Vegas Arts District
 Table 2 - 18b Las Vegas Arts District Non-Compatible Zoning Districts
 Non-Compatible Residential Zoning Districts
 R-E R-D R-1 R-SCL R-MH
Non-Compatible Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
 P-O M C-PB  
 

Figure 8 - Historic Westside District 

  1. c.
    Historic Westside

Goal: A thriving neighborhood augmented with services and amenities

Description: The Historic Westside’s assets are historically and culturally significant for the entire valley. However, the District is dominated by sparse low-rise residential neighborhoods and industrial zones. The area needs improved housing stock, development of vacant parcels, and programming for the existing parks and amenities. Two of the District’s strengths are abundance of open space and availability of parcels suitable for mid-to-large scale development easily accessible by all modes of transportation. For long-term success, the Hundred Plan, a visioning and strategic planning document prepared by the UNLV Downtown Design Center, recommends the following: a) promotion of contextual neighborhood infill with multifamily housing and appropriate amenities to stabilize the community; b) preservation of historic sites and resources; c) development of programs focusing on job training, safety, and cleanliness of the district; and d) enabling mixed-use developments in current industrial zones.


Map showing the location and boundaries of the Historic Westside District
Figure 9 - Historic Westside District boundaries
Map illustrating the boundaries of the Historic Westside District
Table 3 - Historic Westside District Non-Compatible Zoning Districts
Non-Compatible Residential Zoning Districts
 R-E R-D R-MH                             
Non-Compatible Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
 P-O M C-PB    
 
 Figure 10 - Fremont East District
  1. d.
    Fremont East

Goal: Improved affordability, safety and amenity.

Description: Fremont East has gained residents and shops through its popularity due to its proximity to the Resort and Casino District, but is in need of a more pedestrian friendly atmosphere for continued success and growth. Conservation of historic buildings is also important in this area, as well as tools such as design standards and incentives for buildings rehabilitation. Strategies for further improvement include: a) additional multi-family housing, including live/work and midrise/highrise workforce housing; and b) addition of civic and institutional spaces, such as clinics, senior centers, community centers, and educational facilities.

Map showing the location and boundaries of the Fremont East District
 Figure 11 - Fremont East District boundaries
Map illustrating the boundaries of the Fremont East District

Table 4 - Fremont East District Non-Compatible Zoning District

Non-Compatible Residential Zoning Districts
 R-E R-D R-SL R-CL R-MH R-1      
Non-Compatible Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
 P-O M C-M C-PB   
 
 Figure 12 - Symphony Park District
  1. e.
     Symphony Park

Goal: A cultural and living district better connected to downtown.

Description: Symphony Park has had success in creating a brand for itself through the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, the Discovery Children’s Museum, and the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. These developments, along with activity centers in the neighboring Market District, would greatly benefit from a more pedestrian-oriented design and improved connectivity between anchor uses. A repertory theater and 500-seat performance hall for chamber music, small dance events, as well as a performing arts school for music and dance, could create a hub for performance that complements the Smith Center, while amplifying its impact in the community. Apartments and lofts oriented toward performers and artists, along with amenities such as service retail, and a sculpture/art walk would fit within and enhance Symphony Park’s unique sense of place. A mixed-use neighborhood along the east side of Symphony Park, could bring high-end housing, in both high and mid-rise formats, with ground floor fine dining and service retail. Other key land use additions that would augment the district include a research and learning hub near the Lou Ruvo Center, and a hotel and conference center that could fill a niche for business oriented activities and conferences that complement the World Market Center, Civic and Business District, and other business activities throughout Downtown Las Vegas. For further details, refer to the Symphony Park Design Standards.

Non-Compatible Title 19 Zoning Districts: Detailed standards for zoning districts and land uses in Symphony Park have been established through the adoption of the Symphony Park Design Standards, and therefore there is no table for “Non-Compatible Title 19 Zoning Districts”. Instead, for the list of allowed and prohibited land uses within Symphony Park refer to Chapter 4 of the Symphony Park Design Standards “Design Review Process”.

Map showing the location and boundaries of the Symphony Park District
 Figure 13 - Symphony Park District boundaries
Map illustrating the boundaries of the Symphony Park District
Figure 14 - Founders District
  1. f.
    Founders

Goal: A historic neighborhood augmented with transit-oriented mixed-use.

Description: The Founders District is one of the most well preserved residential neighborhoods in the region. The Huntridge Theater and Circle Park are remarkable examples of early Las Vegas architecture and urban design. Many of the houses, streets, and landscape features of this area are particularly notable examples of a classic inner ring American suburb. What is lacking are catered standards that are needed to preserve the character of the area. The integration of high capacity transit with a station at the northern portion of Huntridge Circle Park will catalyze a mixed-use transit-oriented development hub. Along Maryland Parkway and Charleston Boulevard many properties are underutilized and auto-oriented, presenting significant opportunities for corridor redevelopment that include mixed use residential, creative office space over ground floor retail, and community oriented amenity spaces. The type and character of these developments will add a new dimension to the neighborhood, while improving affordability, amenity, and overall quality of life for residents. Moderate density residential, both for sale and rental, with ground floor amenities especially at key intersections could create an attractive live/work/shop atmosphere. Pedestrian activity will be promoted through engagement by ground-floor restaurants, cafes and live/work units oriented towards the street.

Map showing the location and boundaries of the Founders District
 Figure 15 - Founders District boundaries
Map illustrating the boundaries of the Founders District
Table 5 - Founders District Non-Compatible Zoning Districts
Non-Compatible Residential Zoning Districts
 R-E R-D R-MH                            
Non-Compatible Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
 M C-M C-D C-PB      
 
Figure 16 - Design District
  1. g.
    Design

Goal: A creative corridor for film, fashion and design

Description: The Design District is characterized by a mix of commercial services, warehousing, storage, and industrial uses, occupying utilitarian buildings concentrated along the Union Pacific Railroad. Currently, the district serves as a significant employment hub, in close proximity to both downtown core and the Las Vegas Strip, with many businesses serving the casino and entertainment industry. Potential associated strategies for the District include the conversion of declined warehouses or plants into accommodation for film, fashion, virtual gaming, green tech and other creative-related industries. Vacant and underutilized properties could be used as temporary open spaces for outdoor relaxation and social gathering.

Map showing the location and boundaries of the Design District
 Figure 17 - Design District boundaries
Map illustrating the boundaries of the Design District
Table 6 - Design District Non-Compatible Zoning Districts
Non-Compatible Residential Zoning Districts
 R-E R-D R-SL R-MH R-1 R-2 R-CL
Non-Compatible Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
 P-O O C-D    
 
Figure 18 - Las Vegas Medical District
  1. h.
    Las Vegas Medical District

Goal: The center of health, education, and research for Southern Nevada

Description: With proximity to the core as a significant employment node, the Las Vegas Medical District (LVMD) shows great potential for driving the medical-oriented economy while complementing other districts of Downtown. Several millions of square feet of development are proposed, creating a mixed use, walkable, and healthy neighborhood through several reinvestment strategies, including focusing mixed-use development along major streets, reinforcing green linkages, and completion of a convenient transit line linking the LVMD to the Civic & Business and Resort & Casino districts, as well as UNLV and McCarran International Airport. The UNLV Medical School will function as the primary anchor for activity in this District.

Map showing the location and boundaries of the Las Vegas Medical District
 Figure 19 - Las Vegas Medical District boundaries
Map illustrating the boundaries of the Las Vegas Medical District
 
 Figure 20 - Resort & Casino District
  1. i.
    Resort & Casino

Goal: New complimentary anchors to the downtown gaming hub

Description: Identified as the City’s original gaming district and home to a number of classic Las Vegas hotel-casinos, the Resort and Casino District serves as the activity and entertainment anchor for downtown. Though this district acts as the most mature and intensely developed area, some new opportunities to reinforce the district’s identity may be implemented: a) A high-profile site on the Main Street Station Casino surface parking lot for accommodating the growing needs of hospitality; b) infilling the current site of Downtown Las Vegas Events Center for accommodating new civic and/or office spaces; c) continuous improvement of the Fremont Street Experience; d) placemaking; and e) implementation of the downtown Las Vegas wayfinding system.

Map showing the location and boundaries of the Resort & Casino District
 Figure 21 - Resort & Casino District boundaries
Map illustrating the boundaries of the Resort & Casino District

Table 7 - Resort & Casino District Non-Compatible Zoning Districts

Non-Compatible Residential Zoning Districts
 R-E R-D R-SL R-CL R-TH R-MH R-1  R-2     R-3   
Non-Compatible Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
 P-O M C-M C-PB O C-D   
 
Figure 22 - Cashman District
  1. j.
    Cashman

Goal: A community of entrepreneurs anchored by sports and culture.

Description: The Cashman District has traditionally been the home of historical and cultural assets of the city, the home of a minor league baseball club, and a significant hub of government employment. However, it’s suffered from a lack of resident population and enough programming to consistently interest the community at large. There is tremendous redevelopment potential to create a new mixed community that provides a sports and entertainment core of activity, including a new soccer stadium complex, and the 2018 expansion of the United Soccer League to include a Las Vegas team represents a major step towards this objective. Connected to this facility would be a number of mixed-use blocks that include workforce housing and creative and incubator office space that caters to the high tech uses such as Zappos employees, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) researchers, and other creatives looking for cool, hip and affordable places to live and work. A high capacity transit plaza, bike share, open space and other support amenities would provide a level of activity that acts as a gateway into the district from Las Vegas Boulevard. Clustered around the plaza would be a portion of creative office and incubator spaces for research and development. Ground floor bars and restaurants as well as service retail would complement game-day activities and support a significant residential population.

Map showing the location and boundaries of the Cashman District
Figure 23 - Cashman District boundaries
Map illustrating the boundaries of the Cashman District
Table 8 - Cashman District Non-Compatible Zoning Districts
Non-Compatible Residential Zoning Districts
R-ER-DR-SLR-MHR-1R-2R-CL
Non-Compatible Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
P-OMC-MC-D   
 
 Figure 24 - Gateway District
  1. k.
    Gateway

Goal: A stabilized neighborhood with improved affordability and safety

Description: Marked by the landmark Stratosphere Tower, the Gateway District establishes the southern gateway to Downtown from the Strip. Currently, the district is primarily composed of low-rise multi-family uses. Extending a high-capacity transit line (LRT/BRT) along Las Vegas Boulevard and focusing higher density, transit-oriented development along the corridor could strengthen it as a high activity spine. Upper story office, residential, institutional uses, with ground floor retail and civic spaces would bring in more population to the area and stabilize the neighborhood. An expansive pedestrian environment would provide residents and visitors access to multiple travel modes, create an attractive outdoor environment, as well as increase safety and reduce blight.

Map showing the location and boundaries of the Gateway District
 Figure 25 - Gateway District boundaries
Map illustrating the boundaries of the Gateway District
 
 Figure 26 - Market District
  1. l.
     Market

Goal: An exciting place for shopping and events

Description: Located west of Symphony Park, and alongside Interstate 15, the Market District is dominated by large scale users including the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets and the World Market Center Las Vegas, which act as an international shopping hub in Downtown Las Vegas. In its current configuration, this district is almost fully built out, but lacks an appealing pedestrian experience, especially along Grand Central Parkway. Linkages to surrounding districts are also lacking. Future development offers the opportunity to build potential synergies with Symphony Park. Possible strategies for improving this area could include mixed-use developments north of World Market Center, improvements to transit infrastructure and station-area beautification, more emphasis on human scale the pedestrian realm and ground-floor use, and reinforced connections to Symphony Park and the Clark County Government Center.



Map showing the location and boundaries of the Market District
 Figure 27 - Market District boundaries
Map illustrating the boundaries of the Market District
Table 10 - Market District Non-Compatible Zoning Districts
Non-Compatible Residential Zoning Districts
 R-E R-D R-SL R-CL R-TH R-MH R-1 R-2
Non-Compatible Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
 P-O M C-M C-PB O C-D  
 
  1. C.
    STANDARDS
  1. 1.
     Area 1
    1. a.
      DTLV-O Area 1 Site Planning Standards
      1. i.
        Setbacks

Front: 70% of the first story façade shall align along the front property line; arcades, shade structures, or civic amenities such as plazas and courtyards may satisfy up to 50% of this requirement. Minor deviations from this requirement, not to exceed a distance of five (5) feet from the property line, are allowed and will be reviewed by Staff on a case-by-case basis upon verification of special and unique conditions applicable to a specific lot or structures.

Corner Side: 70% of the first story façade shall align along the front property line; arcades, shade structures, or civic amenities such as plazas and courtyards may satisfy up to 50% of this requirement. Minor deviations from this requirement, not to exceed a distance of five (5) feet from the property line, are allowed and will be reviewed by Staff on a case-by-case basis upon verification of special and unique conditions applicable to a specific lot or structures.

Side: No side yard setback is required.

Rear: No rear yard setback is required.

  1. a.
    Special Setback Requirements

To permit the required 10-foot sidewalk and five foot amenity area all buildings shall be set back five feet from the property line along:

 Figure 28 - DTLV-O Area 1
Map showing the location and boundaries of DTLV-O Area 1 within Downtown Las Vegas
  1. 1.

    Both sides of Casino Center Boulevard between Charleston Boulevard and Ogden Avenue.

  2. 2.

    Both sides of Third Street between Charleston Boulevard and Imperial Avenue.

 

  1. ii.
    Lot Coverage
  2. Lot coverage shall be limited only by setback requirements.

 

  1. iii.
    Height
  2. Height limits are not automatically applied as called for in Title 19.08. Proposed building heights located within the Residential Adjacency Setback as defined in Title 19.08.040(H) may require additional design justification as part of the Site Development Review (SDR) process.

 

  1. iv.
    Service Area
  2. Service areas and loading docks shall not be located at frontage lines. All auto-related facilities (working bays, storage, trash enclosures, etc.) shall orient away and be screened from public view.

 

  1. v.
    Utilities
  2. Above ground utility appurtenances shall comply with the requirements of LVMC 19.09.100.L

 

  1. vi.
    Alleys
  2. Alleys that are not abandoned with a new development as defined by the Threshold Matrix (Table 11) shall be redeveloped to conform to the standard alleyway treatment (Fig. 29). For certain specific projects, and where possible, the use of the Downtown Alley Design Guidebook is encouraged in order to strengthen the components that make alleys a successful environment.
Figure 29 - Standard Alley Treatment
 Illustration (part 1) showing the standard treatment for alleys in new developments

Illustration (part 2) showing the standard treatment for alleys in new developments

 

  1. vii.
    Encroachments

No building encroachments are permitted, unless explicitly allowed through a license agreement to encroach as approved by Public Works Staff. No vacations of the street right-of-way shall be permitted for expanding the building footprint.

 
  1. b.
    DTLV-O Area 1 Permitted Uses
  1. i.
    With the exception of properties within the Planned Development (PD) Zoning District, the use of all buildings, structures and land within Area 1 of the DTLV-O shall be in accordance with LVMC 19.12.010(B) Table 2.
  2. ii.
    Within the Planned Development (PD) Zoning District, and in particular regarding property within the Market District and the Civic Business District, only the following uses are permitted, subject to any limitations or qualifiers as indicated:
  3. Residential and Lodging Uses
  4. Home Occupation (Home Occupation Permit required)
  5. Hotel
  6. Mixed-use
  7. Multi-Family Residential
  8. Institutional and Community Service Uses
  9. Children's Day Care
  10. Library, Art Gallery or Museum (Public)
  11. Museum, Art Display, or Art Sales (Private)
  12. Performing Arts Center
  13. Office and Professional Uses
  14. Bank/Credit Union/Savings and Loan/Trust
  15. Computer Server Farms
  16. Flexible Office/Work Space
  17. Government Facility
  18. High-Technology
  19. Internet Backbone Facilities
  20. Internet and High-Tech Incubators
  21. Major or Minor Medical
  22. Professional and General
  23. Research and Development
  24. Service
  25. Recreation, Entertainment and Amusement Uses
  26. Gaming Establishment, Non-Restricted (Special Use Permit required; only allowed with the Gamin Enterprise Overlay)
  27. Night Club (Special Use Permit required)
  28. Sports Stadium
  29. Retail and Personal Services
  30. Alcohol, Off-Premise Ancillary (if qualifying)
  31. Alcohol, Off-Premise Beer/Wine (Special Use Permit required)
  32. Alcohol, Off-Premise Full (Special Use Permit required)
  33. Alcohol, On-Premise Beer/Wine (Conditional Use approval required)
  34. Alcohol, On-Premise Full (Special Use Permit required)
  35. Alcohol Production, Craft (Special Use Permit required)
  36. Gaming, Restricted (Special Use Permit required)
  37. General Retail
  38. Health Club
  39. Restaurant
  40. Commercial and Business Services
  41. Conventions
  42. Exhibition Space
  43. Off-Premise Sign (Special Use Permit required; may be freestanding or directly mounted to and flush with the wall of a structure)
  44. Trade Center/Wholesale and Retail Showrooms
  45. Industrial and Manufacturing
  46. No uses allowed
  47. Wholesale, Distribution and Storage
  48. No uses allowed
  49. Utilities, Communications and Transportation
  50. Gasoline Sales Facilities
  51. Helipad (Special Use Permit required)
  52. Monorail (Special Use Permit required)
  53. Parking Facility
  54. Transportation Center
  55. Wireless Communication Facility, Stealth Design (Conditional Use) - In addition to complying with all criteria listed in Title 19, the Wireless Communications Facility, Stealth Design shall be directly mounted to an existing structure and shall be painted to match the structure to minimize any visual impacts.

 

  1. c.
    DTLV-O Area 1 Parking and Related Standards

Chapter 19.08 Parking standards are not automatically applied.

For property located within the Planned Development (PD) Zoning District, parking requirements for uses not listed in LVMC 19.12.010(B) Table 2 shall be determined in accordance with LVMC 19.12.060(B).

Handicapped Parking is required per LVMC 19.08.110(C)(3) and the Threshold Matrix (Table 11) as contained in Subparagraph i of this section.

  1. i.
    Loading

Title 19.08.110(D) Loading Standards are not automatically applied.

  1. ii.
    Parking Lot Screening

When parking lots face public streets, an ornamental screen and landscaping shall be incorporated, as approved by Staff.

  1. iii.
    Parking Structures

Parking structures shall have ground level retail, office and/or restaurant space incorporated into the design of the structure on all frontages. Such structures shall have no front or corner side setback.

Exterior walls of all parking structures shall be designed as part of the architectural form of the primary and/or the surrounding buildings and shall incorporate the same materials, finishes and proportions of the primary building.

Where parking structures do not incorporate ground level retail, office and/or restaurant space then a ten-foot landscaped setback is required. Said setback shall have sufficient enough landscaping as to block the parking structure from view at the pedestrian level.

  1. iv.
    Special Event Parking Lot Development Standards

A special event parking lot is a parking lot that is used on an intermittent basis, operated only in conjunction with special events, festivals, or similar uses of limited duration. The use of a special event parking lot shall not exceed six times per month. On-site signage shall be posted on the property in a visible location, prohibiting parking that exceeds the designated duration or use period. The lot may be paved or unpaved; unpaved lots shall be subject to applicable requirements of the Clark County Department of Air Quality or its successor. Bumpers or tire stops are not required. Landscape islands, perimeter landscape buffers and streetscape amenities are not required. Applications for special event parking lots shall be processed as a Temporary Commercial Permit under LVMC Title 19, except that the duration and use periods normally applicable to a Temporary Commercial Permit shall not apply. A Temporary Commercial Permit for a Special Event Parking Lot shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance.

  1. v.
    Temporary Parking Lot Development Standards

A temporary parking lot is a parking lot that is developed as an interim use of land for a limited time period, and is not intended to serve as required parking for a development. Approval for a temporary parking lot may be for a period not to exceed three years. Any request to extend this time period shall be by means of an Extension of Time application, as set forth in LVMC Title 19, and shall be subject to review and approval by the City Council. The lot shall have a paved surface and shall be striped. Bumpers or tire stops shall be provided for all parking spaces directly abutting a sidewalk, landscape area, street, or alley. A minimum of two of the following options must be provided to satisfy the landscaping and screening requirements for the parking lot:

  1. a.
    Streetscape amenities in accordance with the applicable streetscape standards herein for the street frontage(s) that immediately abut the site; or
  2. b.
    A 42-inch high ornamental screen fence installed along the street frontage line(s) in conformance with the applicable parking screening standards herein; or
  3. c.
    A permanent artistic installation as approved by Staff for the street frontage(s) that immediately abut the site, to be properly maintained through the duration of the temporary parking lot interim use; or
  4. d.
    A five-foot wide perimeter landscape buffer provided along the front and comer side yard setback lines, planted with a minimum of five-gallon shrubs so as to form a continuous hedge along the frontage lines of the property; or
  5. e.
    A minimum of ten square feet of landscape area for each parking space, with a minimum of one, 15-gallon sized shade tree for every six parking spaces with four 1-gallon sized shrubs per tree.

Applications for temporary parking lots shall be reviewed and processed in accordance with the process and standards for a Minor Review of Site Development Plan under LVMC Title 19.

  1. vi.
    Permanent Parking Lot Development Standards

All permanent off-street surface parking lots shall be paved and include access aisles and driveways. Surface treatments including paving and striping shall be maintained in good condition at all times. Surface parking lots shall provide a minimum of one, 15-gallon sized shade tree for every six parking spaces with four, 1-gallon sized shrubs per tree in landscaped islands and/or on the perimeter of the lot. A minimum of ten square feet of landscaped surface area must be provided for each parking space. Bumpers or tire stops shall be provided for all parking stalls heading into a sidewalk, landscaped area, street, or alley. Each shall be installed at a minimum of two feet from the beginning of that sidewalk, landscaped area, street, or alley. Applications for permanent parking lots shall be reviewed and processed in accordance with the process and standards for a Major Review of Site Development Plan under LVMC Title 19.

  1. vii.
    Parking Lot Access

When possible, adjacent parcels requiring access drives shall share a common centrally located access drive. Wherever a driveway is abandoned, the owner shall remove all driveway pavement and approach; re-install curb and gutter, and landscape the area to match the adjacent landscaping/streetscape.

  1. viii.
    On-Street Valet Parking

On-Street Valet parking is permitted within the Downtown Las Vegas (DTLV-O) area. Requests for an on-street valet parking permit must be made in writing and shall be accompanied by a filing fee to the City Traffic Engineer. A right-of-way usage fee may also apply. The City Traffic Engineer is solely responsible for issuing on-street valet permits with conditions that are in the best interest of the City and the general safety of the public.

 
  1. d.
    DTLV-O Area 1 Streetscape Standards
  1. i.
    Right-of-Way Improvements

All streets shall have a five foot amenity zone and a 10-foot wide, unobstructed sidewalk (Fig. 30). The surface of the sidewalk should appear as a consistent pattern. At the corners, the sidewalk must ramp down to provide for handicapped access and have stamped pattern concrete. The entire 10-foot width of public right-of-way sidewalks shall not exceed a 2 percent slope. All new developments shall provide and install light fixtures, benches, trash and recycling receptacles and tree grates or wells filled with crushed granite or other material as approved by Staff. Placement and spacing of light fixtures shall be as directed by Public Works. Supporting landscape and streetscape improvements shall be incorporated into the streetscape design including lighting, and other landscape elements such as freestanding planters, planter boxes and hanging baskets. Streetlights and decorative pedestrian lights shall be incorporated into any new streetscape improvements per district standards. Overhead lights must provide the ambient light necessary for safety and traffic operations and must meet City of Las Vegas Department of Public Works standards. Pedestrian lights should be placed in a clear geometric pattern with regular spacing to add a sense of order to the street. Roadway lighting shall be installed per the Public Works approved standards.

  1. ii.
    North-South Streets

Las Vegas Boulevard, Casino Center north of Charleston, Fourth Street and 3rd Street south of Charleston shall be designed thematically with Deglet-Noor Date Palms or similar type palms as the primary landscape element; said trees shall be 25 feet or greater in height and be spaced at 30-foot increments. All other north-south streets shall provide drought-tolerant shade trees as approved by staff and shall be 36-inch box trees at 20 feet intervals. Landscaped medians may have either palm trees or shade trees.

  1. iii.
    East-West Streets

All east-west streets shall provide drought-tolerant shade trees as approved by staff and shall be 36-inch box trees at 20 feet intervals. Landscaped medians may provide either palm trees or shade trees.

  1. iv.
    Flood Control Development Standards

When the finished floor elevation of the ground floor of a building must be raised above the grade of the adjacent public sidewalk due to flood control purposes, any stairs or ramps to the new finished floor elevation must be accommodated on private property and not within the public right-of-way in order to maintain a consistent 10-foot wide public sidewalk. Said stairs or ramps should be accommodated within an exterior arcade or similar architectural feature.

 
Figure 30 - Typical DTLV-O Street Section: not to scale
 Diagram of a typical Downtown Las Vegas Overlay (DTLV-O) street section, not drawn to scale
 
 Figure 31 - Typical DTLV-O Intersection
 Diagram showing a typical intersection layout within the Downtown Las Vegas Overlay (DTLV-O) district

 

  1. v.
    Bus Turnouts

Charter bus drop-off areas shall be provided in close proximity to the entrances of newly constructed hotels. Parking for buses shall be accommodated off-site or in a remote, non-obtrusive location so as not to interfere with the normal flow of traffic. As appropriate, public bus turnouts shall be required to accommodate bus stops outside existing travel lanes as required by the Department of Public Works.

 
  1. e.
    DTLV-O Area 1 Architectural Design Standards
  1. i.
    Roofs and rooftops shall be designed with consideration of minimization of the Urban Heat Island effect. Light color paint or materials with albedo of 0.50 or higher shall be used, as approved by Staff. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from street level and surrounding building views.
  2. ii.
    An articulated roofline and/or an articulated cornice shall be designed as a major feature at or near the top of all new buildings and be continuous on all sides.
  3. iii.
    Extensions of more than 10 feet of blank, expressionless walls at the street level shall be prohibited. The use of expression lines and expression zones utilizing materials, colors, and/or relief shall be required in the pedestrian zone to create visually interesting facades.
  4. iv.
    The use of arcades, awnings and canopies on the ground floor of a building is required unless waived by City Council as part of a site development plan review. A license agreement to encroach as approved by the Department of Public Works Staff is required.
  5. v.
    The main entry of the building from the street shall be appropriately articulated in the architectural design of the building. This shall be accomplished through change in materials, colors, and/or the amount of detailing around the entry; having the entry slightly recessed or protruding from the primary building line; and/or through the use of canopies or awnings, etc.
  6. vi.
    Reflective or tinted glass shall not exceed 60 percent of the overall exterior enclosure of any building. Reflectivity of any glass shall not exceed 22 percent reflectivity index. Only non-reflective clear glass or non-reflective tinted glass with a visible light transmittance of about 60 percent shall be used on ground floors in all pedestrian-oriented areas.
  7. vii.
    Architectural details shall be carried on all sides of a building.

 

  1. f.
    DTLV-O Area 1 Signage Standards
    1. i.
      Except as otherwise provided in Standard iii below, the design, installation, and maintenance of all signs shall be in full conformance with LVMC 19.06.140 Residential Sign Standards and LVMC 19.08.120 Commercial Sign Standards, as revised and amended.
    2. ii.
      Signage for parcels located within the Downtown Casino Overlay District, the Downtown Entertainment Overlay District, and the Las Vegas Scenic Byway shall be in full conformance with signage provisions outlined in LVMC 19.10.100, 19.10.120 and 19.10.160, respectively.
    3. iii.
      In the C-1, C-2, C-M and M Zoning Districts, one standard A-frame type sign measuring no more than two feet in width by three feet in height is permitted at the primary entrance of each business, located immediately adjacent to the building. The sign shall not obstruct the flow of pedestrian traffic or block the required clear pedestrian path required by LVMC 19.09.100.M. A Temporary Sign Permit is not required and the sign is not subject to the time limitations prescribed in LVMC 19.08.120(G). However, if the sign is to be located within the public right-of-way, the sign location must first be approved by means of a license agreement pursuant to LVMC 19.09.100.M.3.

 

 

  1. g.
    DTLV-O Area 1 Landscape Standards
    1. i.
      All landscape plans must comply with the City of Las Vegas Municipal Code Title 14.11 Drought Plan. Where landscape standards differ in the Interim Downtown Las Vegas Development Standards, Title 14.11 will prevail.
    2. ii.
      When lot coverage allows for perimeter landscaping, the landscape and irrigation plans may be combined with the required Site Development Plan.
    3. iii.
      At Staff’s direction, perimeter landscaping may be required depending on the design of the project and its relationship to the lot and/or the surrounding area.
    4. iv.
      Where perimeter landscape is required, the minimum requirement will be one 24” box tree every 20 feet on center with four (5) gallon shrubs per each required tree.
    5. v.
      Ground covers shall be installed in all landscaped areas. Non-vegetative ground covers shall include, but not be limited to, rocks and small stones, and crushed rock to a minimum depth of two inches in all areas.
    6. vi.
      When a project is proposed with turf in its landscape design it will be limited to a maximum of 25% of total landscaped area for commercial and industrial projects and a maximum of 30% for a multi-family project.
    7. vii.
      The clustering of plant material into groups of three or more plants is encouraged.
    8. viii.
      All landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared and stamped by a registered Architect, Landscape Architect, Residential Designer or Civil Engineer.

 

  1. h.
    DTLV-O Area 1 Construction Standards
    1. i.
      Noise. The entire Downtown Las Vegas Overlay Area 1 shall be considered a commercial use district as related to the noise ordinance, per Title 9.16.
    2. ii.
      Construction Fences. Construction fences within Area 1 of the DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) shall be subject to the requirements listed in Title 19.16.160, “Temporary Commercial Permit.” In addition to the requirements listed in Title 19.16.160, the following standards shall also apply:
      1. a.
        The construction fencing shall be no higher than 12 feet.
      2. b.
        Plywood fencing with a canopy over the sidewalk providing a covered walkway shall be required wherever multi-level construction is occurring adjacent to the sidewalk. These covered walkways must be designed per International Building Code Chapter 33, Section 3306 and permitted through the Department. Sidewalk closures with pedestrian detouring will not be permitted in lieu of the walkway canopy unless authorized by the City Traffic Engineer.
    3. iii.
      Construction and Real Estate Signs. Permits for construction and real estate signs shall be issued in accordance with Title 19.08.120 and Title 19.16.200. Freestanding construction and real estate signs shall be subject to the requirements listed in Title 19.08.120(G). In addition, the following standards shall apply:
      1. a.
        Construction signs shall be located on the same site as the approved development, or on the same site as an approved construction yard for that specific development. Real estate signs may be located on the same site as the approved development, or on the same site as an approved Temporary Real Estate Sales Office where allowed.
      2. b.
        Complimentary directional signage is permitted only for businesses that are directly affected by the new project.
      3. c.
        Construction and real estate signs may be located directly on construction fencing. In such cases, the minimum setback requirements, maximum area requirements, minimum clearance requirements, and maximum number requirements shall not be automatically applied. Such signage shall secure a temporary sign permit, issued via the subdivision development sales signs, that is limited for up to 24 months.

 

  1. i.
    DTLV-O Area 1 Requirement Threshold Matrix – Table 11
Table 11 - DTLV-O Area 1 Requirement Threshold Matrix
 DefinitionApproval ProcessStreetscape RequirementsCivil Improvements / UtilitiesParking Requirements

Change of use/

interior remodel/

façade rehab

• Modification to the type of business activity

• Façade improvement

• Interior remodel (no Net Floor Area expansion to existing structure)

• Fire/Life Safety or ADA accessibility upgrades

• Signage

Building Permit

Business License

Special Use Permit (if required)

License Agreement (if required)

Fire Permit (if required)

 

DDRC approval - signage

Streetscape – No

Lot Landscaping – No

Civil Plans – May be required if new use requires upgraded utilities  or Fire/Life Safety  improvements

 

Utilities

Refer to Interim Downtown Las Vegas Development Standards for utility Requirements

No additional parking required; upgrade handicap spaces to federal standards only

Building Expansion (TI):

Category I

• Modification to an existing structure resulting in Net Floor Area expansion not to exceed 10% or 5,000 SF (whichever is less) of floor area of the existing structure

• Building Permit

• Business License

• Special Use Permit (if required)

• License Agreement (if required)

• Fire Permit (if required)

• Flood Control Review – finish floor elevation

• Streetscape – Not required; Covenant Running with Land agreement required to obtain property owner’s consent for  future streetscape improvements

• Lot landscaping – No

• Civil Plans – May be required if new use requires upgraded utilities or fire/life safety improvements

• Utilities

Refer to Interim Downtown Las Vegas Development Standards for utility Requirements

• No additional parking required; upgrade handicap spaces to federal standards only

Building Expansion (TI):

Category II

• Modification to an existing structure resulting in Net Floor Area expansion exceeding 10% or 5,000 SF (whichever is less) of floor area of the existing structure

• Site Development Plan Review (SDR) per Title 19.16

• Building Permit

• Business License

• Special Use Permit (if required)

• License Agreement (if required)

• Fire Permit

• Flood Control Review –  finish floor elevation

• Majority block frontage (over 50%) – All improvements required

• Partial block frontage (50% or less) – Covenant Running with Land agreement required to obtain property owner’s consent for future improvements

• Majority block frontage (over 50%)

Utilities shall be incorporated within the building footprint unless otherwise determined by the Director of Public Works or the Director of Community Development, or both

• Partial block frontage (50% or less)

Utilities not incorporated within the building footprint due to existing conditions will require a Covenant Running with Land agreement to obtain property owner's consent for future improvements

• Refer to Interim Downtown Las Vegas Development Standards for parking requirements
New Development

• Modification to the type

• Development of new principal structure on-site

• Site Development Plan Review (SDR) per Title 19.16

• Building Permit

• Business License

• Special Use Permit (if required)

• License Agreement (if required)

• Fire Permit

• Flood Control Review – finish floor elevation

• Majority block frontage (over 50%) – All improvements required

• Partial block frontage (50% or less) – any streetscape not implemented due to existing conditions will require a Covenant Running with Land to obtain property owner’s consent for future improvements

• Majority block frontage (over 50%)

Utilities shall be incorporated within the building footprint unless otherwise determined by the Director of Public Works or the Director of Community Development, or both

• Partial block frontage (50% or less)

Utilities not incorporated within the building footprint due to existing conditions will require a Covenant Running with Land agreement to obtain property owner's consent for future improvements

• Refer to Interim Downtown Las  Vegas Development Standards for  parking requirements
 
  1. 2.
     Area 2
  1. a.
    DTLV-O Area 2 Standards

All development occurring within Area 2 of the DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) (See Fig. 32) shall conform to Title 19 of the Las Vegas Municipal Code.

  1. i.
    Area 2-Specific Wall and Fence Standards
  2. The maximum height of any wall or fence erected between the front property line and the primary structure shall not exceed five (5) feet, and the maximum height of any solid wall or fence shall not exceed two (2) feet.  Notwithstanding the preceding sentence or Subparagraph (b) below, the Director may approve wall or fence heights in excess of the height limitations of the preceding sentence if the additional heights are necessary to satisfy screening requirements set forth in this Title.  For purposes of these Area 2-Specific Wall and Fence Standards, a solid wall or fence is any wall or fence that is opaque for over sixty percent of its surface, as viewed perpendicularly from the right-of-way line.
  1. b.
    DTLV-O Area 2 Deviations

Any deviation from Title 19 Development Standards that supports the City’s goals as expressed in the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan and the districts’ goals and descriptions as per Chapter II of this document may only be granted by the City Council when supported through clear and convincing evidence, and shall require the approval of a Waiver per Section A.8.b of this document.

 

Figure 32 - DTLV-O Area 2
Map showing the location and boundaries of DTLV-O Area 2 within Downtown Las Vegas

 

  1. 3.
     Area 3
  1. a.
    DTLV-O Area 3 Standards

All development occurring within Area 3 of the DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) (See Fig. 33) shall conform to the development standards as stated in the subsections below.

  1. i.
    Las Vegas Medical District

All development occurring within Area 3a of the DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) shall conform LVMC Chapter 19.09.

  1. ii.
    Symphony Park

All development occurring within Area 3b of the DTLV-O (Downtown Las Vegas Overlay) shall conform to the Symphony Park Design Standards, as adopted by the Las Vegas City Council on November 1, 2006 and amended thereafter.

  1. b.
    DTLV-O Area 3 Deviations

Except as otherwise provided in this Subparagraph (b), any deviation from the development standards that supports the City’s goals as expressed in the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan and the districts’ goals and descriptions as per Chapter II of this document may only be granted by the City Council when supported through clear and convincing evidence, and shall require the approval of a Waiver per Section A.8.b of this document.  Deviations from development standards set forth in LVMC Chapter 19.09 shall be in accordance with the procedures set forth in that chapter.

 

Figure 33 - DTLV-O Area 3
Map showing the location and boundaries of DTLV-O Area 3 within Downtown Las Vegas
 
  1. D.
    OUTDOOR DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT STANDARDS

    Outdoor dining and entertainment is permitted only in accordance with the standards set forth in LVMC 19.09.100.M.

 

 

(Ord. 6615 § 2-3, 05/02/18)

(Ord. 6649 § 13 thru 17, 10/17/18) 

(Ord. 6667 § 2 thru 8, 01/16/19) 

(Ord. 6679 § 2, 04/03/19)

(Ord. 6731 § 62 thru 66, 04/15/20)

(Ord. 6806 § 78 & 79, 04/06/2022)

(Ord. 6813 § 2 & 3, 05/18/2022)

(Ord. 6816 § 147 thru 153, 09/17/22)

(Ord. 6849 § 4 thru 6, 10/18/23

Effective on: 1/1/1901