2013 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning
NRS 278.0153 - Historic neighborhood defined.
Historic neighborhood means a subdivided or developed area:
1. Which consists of 10 or more residential dwelling units;
2. Where at least two-thirds of the residential dwelling units are 40 or more years of age; and
3. Which has been identified by the governing body of the city or county within which the area is located as having a distinctive character or traditional quality that can be distinguished from surrounding areas or new developments in the vicinity. Distinguishing characteristics of a historic neighborhood may include, without limitation:
(a) Significance to the cultural, social, political or economic history of the area in which it is located;
(b) Association with a significant person, group or event in local, state or national history;
(c) Representation of an established and familiar visual feature of an area because of its location, design, architecture or singular physical appearance; or
(d) Meeting the criteria for eligibility for listing on the State or National Register of Historic Places.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2758)
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