Nevada 2023 Regular Session

Nevada Assembly Bill AB213

Introduced
2/22/23  
Refer
2/22/23  
Refer
3/3/23  
Report Pass
4/24/23  
Engrossed
4/26/23  
Refer
4/26/23  
Report Pass
5/23/23  
Enrolled
5/31/23  
Chaptered
6/5/23  

Caption

Revises provisions governing residential zoning. (BDR 22-250)

Impact

One significant change introduced by AB213 is the requirement for municipalities to create an expedited process for the approval of affordable housing projects. This is intended to address the pressing housing shortage by reducing bureaucratic delays and enhancing efficiencies in application reviews. By July 1, 2024, all counties and cities are obliged to implement these expedited processes and align their zoning strategies to facilitate affordable housing development. This shift is expected to ensure that local governments prioritize affordable housing amidst growing demand and population pressures.

Summary

Assembly Bill 213 (AB213) focuses on revising regulations related to land use planning in Nevada, specifically addressing the need for municipalities to improve their processes for handling residential housing applications. The bill mandates that governing bodies of cities and counties publish a list of their pending land use applications on their websites, along with key information about those applications. Moreover, to enhance transparency, these governing bodies are required to submit annual reports to the Housing Division of the Department of Business and Industry, detailing housing conditions and community needs, allowing for better assessment of local housing requirements.

Contention

Despite its intentions, AB213 has not been without contention. Critics argue that the expedited processes could undermine thorough evaluation and public input in zoning matters, potentially leading to poorly considered developments. Additionally, some stakeholders express concern over the financial implications of the required reporting and ordinance changes for local governments, highlighting the importance of balancing affordable housing initiatives with maintaining local control and governance. These discussions underline the need to create a constructive partnership between state mandates and local execution in matters of land use and housing.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NV SB48

Revises provisions relating to planning and zoning. (BDR 22-413)

NV AB420

Revises provisions governing education. (BDR 34-689)

NV SB169

Revises provisions governing master plans. (BDR 22-346)

NV AB220

Revises provisions relating to water conservation. (BDR 40-337)

NV SB247

Revises provisions relating to regional planning. (BDR 22-684)

NV AB458

Revises provisions governing energy. (BDR 58-228)

NV AB214

Revises provisions governing certain regional transportation commissions. (BDR 22-90)

NV AB358

Revises provisions governing emergency medical services. (BDR 40-859)

NV SB423

Revises provisions governing public health. (BDR 40-349)

NV AB294

Revises provisions governing tobacco. (BDR 40-171)

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