§ 30.12.020. Purpose.

The Clark County Comprehensive Master Plan shall serve as a pattern and guide for the orderly physical growth and development of Clark County. Unless otherwise provided, all development approved through this Title shall be in conformance with the Comprehensive Master Plan as follows.

1.

Unless otherwise noted in this Title, all approved zoning districts and development should reflect the applicable land use classification and intensity of use specified:

A.

In the community district element.

B.

In the various land use maps adopted in conjunction with the land use plans. However, the 1974 General Plan map shall indicate the permitted range of density and intensity of use for properties excluded from, or not so designated in, an adopted land use plan.

C.

In the general description of the various land use categories depicted upon the adopted maps.

2.

A proposed land use category allows a range of zoning districts, therefore the approval of a land use plan map, or an amendment thereto, shall not be construed to obligate the Commission or the Board to approve the maximum density or intensity of use permitted within an approved land use category. Requests for land use applications are subject to the discretion of the Commission or Board, within the general guidance contained within the Comprehensive Master Plan coupled with consideration of:

A.

The general prosperity, health, safety, and welfare of the public.

B.

The character of the area.

C.

The area(s peculiar suitability for particular uses.

D.

The availability of water and other required resources.

E.

The availability of, and facilities for, services.

F.

Preservation of buildings and property.

G.

Encouraging the most appropriate land use.

3.

Public facility design, location and improvement policies contained within the Comprehensive Master Plan shall be utilized as guidelines in the application of subdivision, public improvement, and design review procedures contained within this Title, including:

A.

The provision of lots of sufficient size, adequate improvements and facilities, and appropriate design for the intended use.

B.

The construction and installation of streets, highways with uniformity of street width and access to lands, public utilities and other public facilities to minimize traffic congestion and safety hazards.

C.

The prevention of the subdivision of lands which are subject to severe slope; lack of water, sewer or other required public services; flooding; or which are otherwise unsuitable for subdivision.

D.

The development of a permanently wholesome community environment, adequate public services and safe streets.

4.

Site design and location policies contained within the Comprehensive Master Plan shall be utilized as guidelines in the application of the design review procedures contained within Table 30.16-9 (Design Review).

5.

Land use and subdivision applications for the development of land may be approved, conditionally approved, or denied based on the plans, policy statements, goals contained anywhere within the Comprehensive Master Plan, or any amendment thereto, or element thereof.

(Ord. 3296 § 2 (part), 2005; Ord. 2481 § 3 (part), 2000)

(Ord. No. 4481, § 3, 4-19-2017; Ord. No. 4559, § 5, 1-3-2018)