Planning and Development

The Planning and Development Department prepares and implements plans to administer and recommend entitlements, and offer advice about development that will enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Las Vegas. It provides information on current planning, which deals with zoning and development reviews; and comprehensive planning, which deals with long range planning issues and data.

Special Announcements

The 2008 Mayor’s Urban Design Awards  application is now available. Nominations will be open from Sept . 2 through Oct . 30, 2008 at 5 p.m. PST.

NEW Fee Schedule  (effective July 1, 2008)

Planning and Development:

Manages the

• Land Use & Project Development Application Requirements for new residential and commercial projects, tenant and home improvements and expansions
• Zoning Code and Recently Adopted Ordinances (Title 19)
• Subdivision Ordinances (Title 18)

Conducts comprehensive planning and prepares the

• Master and Special Area Plans

Staffs the

• Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission

Creates

• planning maps
• newsletters and brochures
• statistical reports and
• special publications