Table 17.12-1, Table of Procedures, in the following chapter, summarizes the role of relevant review bodies for each major development review procedure. Provisions specific to each type of land development application are found in Section 17.12.070, Specific Review Procedures.

(Ord. No. 2591, § 1, 6-15-2011, eff. 10-1-2011)

The City Council shall have the review and decision-making responsibilities listed in Table 17.12-1, to be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Code. All other duties and Council procedures shall be pursuant to Chapter 2.04 of the North Las Vegas Municipal Code ("Municipal Code").

A.

Decision-Making Authority. The City Council shall have the authority to review and make a final decision on those matters shown in Table 17.12-1.

B.

Appeals. The City Council shall hear and decide on appeals from the Planning Commission as set forth in Section 17.12.040.G.3, Appeals.

C.

Adoption of Fee Schedule. The City Council shall adopt and amend from time-to-time a fee schedule setting forth an assessment of fees to defray the cost of processing land development applications under Chapter 17.12, Review Procedures. The fee schedule should be located in the administrative manual.

D.

General Powers and Duties. In addition, the City Council shall have the following powers and duties, to be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Code.

1.

Adopt policies, plans, design guidelines, and ordinances to implement the municipal function of planning for the economic, social, and land use needs of the community;

2.

Promulgate regulations to implement, interpret, or make specific the provisions of this Code;

3.

Take any other action not delegated to the Planning Commission, the Director, or City staff as the City Council may deem desirable and necessary to implement the provisions of this Code; and

4.

The City Council shall have responsibility for final determination of conflicting regulations between this Code and other provisions of the Municipal Code and City regulations.

(Ord. No. 2591, § 1, 6-15-2011, eff. 10-1-2011)

A.

General Duties of the Planning Commission. In addition to the duties of the Planning Commission as set forth in Section 2.16.040 of the Municipal Code, it shall be the duty of the Planning Commission to:

1.

Submit and recommend to the City Council a zoning map dividing the City into districts of such number, shape, and area as may be determined best suited to carry out the purposes of this Code and the provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes and, within such districts, it shall recommend such regulations and restrictions concerning the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or use of buildings, structures, or land as it shall deem to be in the best interests of the City and its inhabitants;

2.

Make recommendations to the City Council on matters regarding the interpretation, enforcement, and administration of the North Las Vegas subdivision ordinance, Title 16 of the Municipal Code;

3.

Act as the capital improvements advisory committee in accordance with the provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 278B and to take actions as required by Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 278B.

B.

Review Authority. The Planning Commission shall have the authority to review and make recommendations to the appropriate decision-making authority for the following applications:

1.

Zoning Text Amendments;

2.

Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning);

3.

Comprehensive Master Plan Amendments;

4.

Planned Unit Developments (PUD), Preliminary;

5.

Planned Community Districts;

6.

Mixed-Use Developments, Preliminary and Final;

7.

Special Use Permits listed in Section 17.12.070.J.2.A; and

8.

Waivers.

C.

Decision-Making Authority. The Planning Commission shall have the authority to review and make a final decision on the following:

1.

Residential Design Incentive System (RDIS);

2.

Planned Unit Development (PUD)/Development Plan (FDP), Final;

3.

Site Plans, Major;

4.

Conditional Use Permits, when referred pursuant to Section 17.12.070.I.;

5.

Special Use Permits, Other, as identified in Section 17.12.070.J.2.b.; and

6.

Variances.

D.

Appeals. The Planning Commission shall hear and decide on appeals from the Community Development Director (Director) as set forth in Section 17.12.040.G.2, Appeals.

(Ord. No. 2591, § 1, 6-15-2011, eff. 10-1-2011; Ord. No. 2928, § 1, 10-17-2018)

A.

Establishment of the Position of Community Development Director. The staff position of Community Development Director (Director), as set forth in Section 2.16.030 of the Municipal Code, is established for the general and specific administration of this Code. The Director shall perform such duties as set forth in this Code under the direction of the City Manager.

B.

General Duties of the Community Development Director. In addition to the duties set forth in Section 2.16.030 of the Municipal Code, it shall be the responsibility of the Director to perform the following duties:

1.

Receive, process, record and administer all requests for approvals and permits, as governed by this Code;

2.

Advise and recommend to the Planning Commission and the City Council regarding requests for approvals and permits as required by this Code.

C.

Review Authority. The Director shall have the authority to review and make recommendations to the appropriate decision-making authority for the following:

1.

Zoning Text Amendments;

2.

Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning);

3.

Comprehensive Master Plan Amendments;

4.

Planned Unit Developments (PUD), Preliminary;

5.

Planned Community Districts;

6.

Mixed-Use Developments, Preliminary and Final;

7.

Residential Design Incentive System (RDIS);

8.

Site Plans, Major;

9.

Conditional Use Permits, when referred pursuant to Section 17.12.070.I;

10.

Special Use Permits, Listed or Other;

11.

Variances; and

12.

Waivers.

D.

Decision-Making Authority. The Director shall have the authority to review and make a final decision on the following:

1.

Mixed-Use Developments, Conceptual;

2.

Site Plans, Minor;

3.

Conditional Use Permits, when not referred pursuant to Section 17.12.070.I; and

4.

Administrative Variances.

(Ord. No. 2591, § 1, 6-15-2011, eff. 10-1-2011)

Various City departments may act in an advisory or support capacity as set forth in Chapter 17.12, Review and Approval Procedures. The Director shall coordinate all necessary review by these divisions. Such departments and individuals may include:

A.

City Manager;

B.

City Attorney;

C.

Director of Public Works;

D.

Director of Parks and Recreation;

E.

City Clerk;

F.

Building Official;

G.

Fire Chief;

H.

Police Chief; and

I.

Director of Utilities.

(Ord. No. 2591, § 1, 6-15-2011, eff. 10-1-2011)