City of Henderson, NV - STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR NEVADA CITIES

The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Nevada cities. They are up to date through the 28th Special Session (2014). General Provisions Organization and classification NRS 266.016 et seq. City charters Const. Art. 8 § 8 and NRS 268.010 Home rule NRS 266.010 General powers NRS 266.260 et seq., 267.120, 268.008 Elections NRS chs. 293—306 Municipal initiative and referendum NRS 295.195 et seq. Ordinances NRS 266.105 et seq. Code of ordinances NRS 268.014 Powers of city council NRS 266.260 et seq. Powers of city with commission form of government NRS 267.110 et seq. Penalties NRS 268.018 et seq. State misdemeanors deemed city misdemeanors NRS 266.321 Wards NRS 266.095 Eminent domain NRS ch. 37 Administration and Personnel Commission form of government NRS ch. 267 Mayor NRS 266.165 et seq. City council NRS 266.215 et seq. Meetings of state and local agencies NRS ch. 241 Officers NRS 266.390 et seq. and 268.310 et seq. City attorney NRS 266.465 et seq. City clerk NRS 266.480 City auditor NRS 266.490 City treasurer NRS 266.500 et seq. Chief of police NRS 266.530 Municipal court NRS ch. 5 and 266.550 et seq. Planning commissions NRS 268.110 et seq., 278.030 et seq. Public records NRS ch. 239 Fire department NRS 266.310 Housing authorities NRS § 315.140 et seq. Joint municipal organizations NRS ch. 270A Cooperative agreements between political subdivisions NRS ch. 277 Interlocal Cooperation Act NRS 277.080 et seq. Meetings of state and local agencies NRS ch. 241 General provisions as to officers and employees NRS ch. 281 Public employees retirement NRS ch. 286 Programs for public employees NRS ch. 287 Local Government Employee-Management Relations Act NRS ch. 288 Legal notices NRS ch. 238 Revenue and Finance Generally NRS 266.600 et seq., 268.020 et seq. Financing public works and improvements NRS 266.660, 268.450 Commission city land improvement fund NRS 267.125 Capital improvement funds NRS 266.660 City property NRS 268.048 et seq. City Economic Development Revenue Bond Law NRS 268.512 et seq. City Bond Law NRS 268.672 et seq. Nevada Community Development Program Law NRS 268.745 et seq. Consolidated Local Improvements Law NRS ch. 271 Local Government Purchasing Act NRS ch. 332 Public works and planning NRS title 28 Tax on transient lodging NRS 268.096 et seq. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations Power of city council to license, tax and regulate trades and businesses NRS 266.355, 268.095, 268.0955 Power to license and regulate sale of liquor NRS 268.090 Charitable solicitations NRS 268.423 Farmers' markets NRS 268.091 et seq. Pawnbrokers NRS 268.0973 and ch. 646 Taxicabs NRS 268.097 Tent shows, circuses, theme parks and permanent exhibitions NRS 268.0975 State gaming laws NRS title 41 Professions, occupations and businesses: state regulation NRS title 54 Franchises for public purposes NRS 266.300 Animals City council powers NRS 266.325 Rabies control NRS 268.427 Cruelty to animals NRS ch. 574 Health and Safety Generally NRS 266.330, title 40 Fire protection NRS 266.310, title 42 Nuisances NRS 266.335 Smoke and air pollution NRS 268.410 Noise regulations NRS 268.412 Graffiti NRS 268.4075 et seq. Health districts NRS 268.420 Wasting water NRS 268.411 Meat, fish, produce, poultry and eggs NRS ch. 583 Dairy products NRS ch. 584 Public Peace, Morals and Welfare City council powers NRS 266.321 Adoption of state misdemeanors NRS 268.018 Outdoor assemblies NRS 268.429 et seq. State penal code NRS title 15 Loitering and prowling ordinances NRS 268.409 Firearms NRS 268.418 Vehicles and Traffic Power of city council to regulate traffic and parking NRS 266.277, 266.280, 484A.400 et seq. State traffic code NRS ch. 484A Motorcycles NRS ch. 486 Speed limits NRS 268.425 Parking meters NRS 266.280 Railroads and railways NRS 266.295 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places Local improvements NRS ch. 271 Condemnation of property for public uses NRS 266.270 Power of city council over street, sidewalks, parks and public grounds NRS 266.275 Pedestrian malls NRS 268.810 et seq. City council powers over public works NRS 266.261 et seq. Public works in commission form cities NRS 267.123 Public works and planning generally NRS title 28 Outdoor assemblies NRS 268.429 et seq. Public Services Utilities NRS 266.285, 266.290 Sale or lease of city-owned electric light and power systems NRS 266.386 et seq. Franchises NRS 266.300, 268.081 et seq. Cemeteries NRS 266.316 Contracts by commission form cities with federal government relating to water drainage, sanitary sewer and water supply facilities NRS 267.450 et seq. City libraries NRS 379.070 et seq. Municipal Airports Act NRS ch. 496 Water systems NRS 268.4102 Buildings and Construction Adoption of specialized uniform codes NRS 268.012 City building codes NRS 268.413 Impact fees for new development NRS ch. 278B Subdivisions Subdivisions NRS 278.320 et seq. Zoning Zoning boards of adjustment NRS 278.270 et seq. Zoning NRS ch. 278 Subordinate land use powers NRS 268.098 et seq.