CITY OF LAS VEGAS
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATION
NOTE: $125.00 application fee as per ordinance
No. 04-13, adopted August 18, 2004.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
505-454-1401 EXT. 276
Applicants Guide to Submitting a
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Special Use Permit
A permit required as prerequisite to the establishment of certain uses in certain zoning districts. Uses requiring
a special use permit are specified by zoning district and can be found in the City of Las Vegas Zoning
Ordinance. Special uses are uses of land that have the potential to be incompatible with the surrounding
neighborhood. These uses have different characteristics than the surrounding neighborhood including the
potential to increase traffic, noise, or lighting glare, and may not be suitable for all areas.
Application Process
Special Use Permit applications can be obtained from the City Community Development Department,
1700 North Grand Ave., or on the City of Las Vegas website at www.lasvegasnm.gov under Community
Development Forms. Review request with Zoning Official. Complete and submit application including:
Letter of Intent
Address
Property size/acreage
Copy of current deed to the land and
authorization form (if applicant and owner
are not the same)
Zoning classification
Site Plan
Current use of property
Surrounding land use
Fees: $125*
*NOTE: Application fees are non-refundable. There are no guarantees that your application will be
approved.
Application Review Process
Completed application may be reviewed by the *Development Review Team where recommendations will be
made to insure compliance with Development Standards for presentation to the Board of Adjustment. All
Special Use Permit applications must be filed with Zoning staff the first day of the month, or earlier. If
deadline is not met for filing, proposals will be subject to a continuation at the following month’s Board
of Adjustment meeting.
The Development Review Team *DRT meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m., and the
Planning and Zoning Commission (Board of Adjustment) meets the last Monday of each month
(excluding holidays) at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers 1700 North Grand Ave.
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SPECIAL NOTE:
The applicant shall demonstrate that the considerations listed below have been addressed. If an application is
denied, the Board of Adjustment shall specify in its findings which of these considerations, if any were not
adequately addressed:
1. CIRCULATION: Number and location of access points to the property and the proposed structures,
with particular references to automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control,
and access in case of fire.
2. PARKING AND LOADING: Location of off street parking and loading areas.
3. EFFECT ON ADJACENT OR NEIGHBORING PROPERTY: Effects of the proposed use on
nearby property, including, but not limited to the effects of noise, glare, odor and traffic.
4. SERVICE ENTRANCES AND AREAS: Locations of refuse and service areas with particular
reference to ingress and egress of service vehicles.
5. UTILITIES: Location and availability of utilities.
6. SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING: Installation of screening and fencing where necessary to
protect adjacent property.
7. SIGNS AND LIGHTING: Locations of exterior lighting and signs with reference to glare, traffic
safety, economic effect and compatibility with other properties in the area.
8. OPEN SPACE: Location of required yards and other open spaces and preservation of existing trees
and other natural features.
9. COMPATIBILITY: The level of general compatibility with nearby properties and the appropriateness
of the use in relationship to other properties.
10. ANY OTHER REVIEW FACTORS WHICH THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CONSIDERS
TO BE APPROPRIATE TO THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION.
VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE CONDITIONS SHALL BE TREATED IN THE SAME MANNER AS
OTHER VIOLATIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 03-01.
Staff Review Process
1. After an application is accepted as complete, community development staff will schedule the request on
the Board of Adjustment agenda. (note: any application found to be incomplete shall be rescheduled for
the following month)
2. Zoning staff will:
a. Advertise the public hearing once in the local newspaper having a general circulation in the city,
fifteen (15) days-before the public hearing.
b. Post sign(s) on the property fifteen (days) prior to the public hearing, indicating notice of
proposed special use permit.
c. Send written notice to all adjacent property owners.
d. Staff will present your application to the Board of Adjustment at a public hearing usually the last
Monday of the month. Either the applicant or a representative should attend the public hearing
to answer any questions regarding you application.
3. The Board of Adjustment will make a determination to grant the permit with conditions or to deny the
permit. If the permit is granted construction work is to proceed within six (6) months after issuance of
the special use permit. If permit is denied applicant may appeal the decision to the City Council. This
would require staff follow the same notification procedures as mentioned above. (note: any opponents
of a special use permit application may also appeal any decision made by the Board of Adjustment)
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REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE OR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT APPLICATION
APPLICANT’S DATA:
Name of applicant: _____________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
City: _____________________ State: _______ Zip code: _________________
What is your interest in this property? ___ Owner? ___ Purchaser? ___ Seller? ___ Other?
Address of proposed property, if any: _________________________________
Name of owner if different than applicant: __________________________
Please provide a copy of the deed to the proposed property
What is the present use of the property? ______________________________________
(residential, commercial, etc)
Please describe what your intent is for this property in order to understand why you have
applied for the special use permit or the conditional use permit.
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APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE
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OWNER’S SIGNATURE (IF APPLICABLE) DATE
NOTE: APPLICANT REQUESTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT OR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO OPERATE ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN WILL
COMPLY WITH ALL THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS ZONING ORDINANCE AND
AMENDMENTS THERETO.