This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the ZONING ORDINANCE OF LINCOLN COUNTY, NEVADA. (Ord. 2005-10, 1-3-2006)

An official land use zoning ordinance for the county is adopted and established to serve the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare; to provide the economic and social advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of land and water resources; to encourage, guide and provide for the future growth and development of the county; and to implement the goals, objectives, policies and proposals of the county master plan. (Ord. 2005-10, 1-3-2006)

The county is authorized by law to regulate the zoning of land by section 278.250 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. This chapter is adopted pursuant to chapter 278. (Ord. 2005-10, 1-3-2006)

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements. Wherever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, restrictions or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall govern. (Ord. 2005-10, 1-3-2006)