Storey County, Nevada is divided into zoning districts of such number and character as necessary to achieve compatibility of uses within each district, to implement the master plan and related official plans and the official county zoning map.

(Ord. No. 12-244, § I, 12-4-2012)

For the purpose of this title, all land in Storey County is divided into zoning districts that are designated as follows:

(Ord. No. 12-244, § I, 12-4-2012)

The statement of purpose and intent of each zoning district is contained in each zoning district chapter.

(Ord. No. 12-244, § I, 12-4-2012)

The land use zones and their boundaries are established and adopted as shown on the map entitled "Official Zoning Map of Storey County." This map is made a part of this title by reference. The official zoning map is identified by the signature of the chairman of the board of county commissioners attested by the county clerk under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map of Storey County referred to in Section 17.08.040 of the Zoning Ordinance of Storey County, Nevada" together with the date of adoption.

(Ord. No. 12-244, § I, 12-4-2012)

For convenience and identification, the official zoning map may be divided into separate maps having a scale different than the official zoning map. The zones and boundaries of the zones must be determined and delineated in accordance with the official zoning map if the area map is an enlargement of the official zoning map. When an area zoning map is created and not based upon the delineations of the official zoning map, a public hearing will be held for each area covered as provided in Chapter 17.64 prior to adoption of the map. Upon adoption, regulations governing the zones become effective. Each area zoning map must be certified in the manner specified for the official zoning map in Section 17.08.040.

(Ord. No. 12-244, § I, 12-4-2012)

In accordance with the provisions of this title, if changes are made in zone boundaries or other matters portrayed on the official or area zoning map, the changes must be entered on the official or area zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the board with an entry on the official or area zoning map indicating the ordinance number and date adopted. The entry must be signed by the chairman of the board and attested by the county clerk. Regardless of the existence of the purported copies of the official and area zoning maps which may from time to time be made or published, the official zoning maps of Storey County are to be located in the office of the county recorder and are the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water area, buildings and other structures in the county.

(Ord. No. 12-244, § I, 12-4-2012)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries as shown on the official and area zoning maps, the following rules apply:

A.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of streets, highways or alleys must be construed to follow that centerline;

B.

Boundaries indicated as approximately following plotted lines, section lines, or quarter section lines must be construed as following those lines;

C.

In non-subdivided property or where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of the boundary, unless it is indicated by dimensions, must be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map;

D.

In case any uncertainty exists, the board may determine the location of boundaries, after considering a recommendation on the location by the planning commission.

(Ord. No. 12-244, § I, 12-4-2012)