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1-1 Section 1. Chapter 278 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto

1-2 a new section to read as follows:

1-3 1. In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, the governing

1-4 body of the county and each city in the county shall, by ordinance,

1-5 require a developer of land who develops a residential subdivision

1-6 consisting of 25 or more lots to dedicate common open space or common

1-7 recreational space, or any combination thereof, in accordance with the

1-8 formula set forth in subsection 2.

1-9 2. The ordinance adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must require a

1-10 developer of land who develops a residential subdivision consisting of 25

2-1 or more lots to dedicate within the subdivision a percentage of common

2-2 open space or common recreational space that is equal to the residential

2-3 density of the subdivision multiplied by 1.65.

2-4 3. If a developer of land is required to dedicate common open space

2-5 or common recreational space pursuant to an ordinance required by this

2-6 section, the developer shall ensure, insofar as practicable, that the

2-7 common open space or common recreational space is:

2-8 (a) Configured in such a manner that as much of the space as

2-9 possible is usable by the residents of the subdivision;

2-10 (b) Located centrally within the subdivision so that it is easily

2-11 accessible from any part of the subdivision; and

2-12 (c) Connected to a public trail, park or facility for recreation that is

2-13 adjacent to the subdivision.

2-14 4. As used in this section:

2-15 (a) "Common open space" means a parcel or parcels of land or an

2-16 area of water or a combination of land and water or easements, licenses

2-17 or equitable servitudes within the site designated for a residential

2-18 subdivision which is designed and intended for the use or enjoyment of

2-19 the residents of the subdivision.

2-20 (b) "Common recreational space" means a parcel or parcels of land

2-21 or an area of water or a combination of land and water or easements,

2-22 licenses or equitable servitudes within the site designated for a residential

2-23 subdivision which is designed and intended for the recreational use or

2-24 enjoyment of the residents of the subdivision.

2-25 (c) "Residential density" means the average number of residential

2-26 dwelling units per acre of land within a residential subdivision.

2-27 (d) "Residential dwelling unit" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS

2-28 278.4977.

2-29 Sec. 2. NRS 278.150 is hereby amended to read as follows:

2-30 278.150 1. The planning commission shall prepare and adopt a

2-43 population plan and a recreation plan as provided in NRS 278.160.

3-1 Sec. 3. NRS 278.170 is hereby amended to read as follows:

3-2 278.170 1. The commission may prepare and adopt all or any part of

3-12 that section.

3-13 Sec. 4. Chapter 278A of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a

3-14 new section to read as follows:

3-15 "Common recreational space" means a parcel or parcels of land or an

3-16 area of water or a combination of land and water or easements, licenses

3-17 or equitable servitudes within the site designated for a planned unit

3-18 development which is designed and intended for the recreational use or

3-19 enjoyment of the residents or owners of the development. The term

3-20 includes, without limitation, such complementary structures and

3-21 improvements as are necessary and appropriate for the benefit and

3-22 enjoyment of the residents or owners of the development.

3-23 Sec. 5. NRS 278A.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:

3-24 278A.030 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise

3-27 such sections.

3-28 Sec. 6. NRS 278A.120 is hereby amended to read as follows:

3-29 278A.120 The standards for a planned unit development established