North Las Vegas Requirements and Benefits for Open Space and Parks

North Las Vegas Code of Ordinances § 17.24.020 ensures that open space and natural areas throughout the City are considered and protected during the development review process in accordance with the Southern Nevada Regional Policy Plan and City of North Las Vegas Comprehensive Plan, as well as to ensure that citizens have adequate open space and that new developments provide the parks and open space areas necessitated by that development. Open space serves numerous purposes, including preservation of natural areas and resources, preservation of scenic resources, greater resident access to open areas and recreation, reducing the heat island effect, enhancing stormwater quality, providing public health benefits, and improving of the quality of new development.

For new residential subdivisions, the amount of land to be dedicated for park or open space shall be no less than two and one-half acres of park land per 1,000 residents of the subdivision and developer should give priority to protecting significant natural and scenic resources that may exist on the site.