Nevada Division of Environmental Protection

Applies to

Subdivisions of Land as defined by Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 278.

Subdivision of Land: General Provisions
NRS 278.320 “Subdivision” defined; exemptions for certain land.

1. “Subdivision” means any land, vacant or improved, which is divided or proposed to be divided into five or more lots, parcels, sites, units or plots, for the purpose of any transfer or development, or any proposed transfer or development, unless exempted by one of the following provisions:

(a) The term “subdivision” does not apply to any division of land which is subject to the provisions of NRS 278.471 to 278.4725 , inclusive…

Fees:

For Clark and Washoe Counties:

Subdivision - Waste and Sewage disposal Tentative Map $100 +$1 per lot
Subdivision – Waste and Sewage Disposal - Final Map $50
Subdivision – Waste and Sewage Disposal – Amended Final Map $50
Subdivision – Reversion to Acreage - Map $50

For All other Counties

Water Supply Tentative Map $400 +$3 per lot
Waste and Sewage disposal Tentative Map $100 +$1 per lot
Total NDEP Subdivision Tentative Map Fee = $500 + $4 per lot

Subdivision – Water Supply - Final Map $400 +$3 per lot
Subdivision – Waste and Sewage Disposal - Final Map $50
Total NDEP Subdivision Final Map Fee = $450 + $3 per lot

Subdivision – NDEP Improvement Plans Fee = $250 +$3 per lot
Subdivision – Waste and Sewage Disposal – Amended Final Map $50
Subdivision – Reversion to Acreage - Map $50
Parcel Maps – Waste and Sewage Disposal – No Fee Required

Please note The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) reviews Parcel Maps at the Counties request for the conditions of water pollution control and sewage disposal. This review is performed as a courtesy, is advisory in nature, and does not infer or contain any statutory authority. Authority for approval lies with the County.

Requirements for — Review of a Tentative and Final Subdivision Map — Clark County
[1 page PDF file -- 50KB]

Requirements for — Review of a Tentative and Final Subdivision Map — Washoe County
[1 page PDF file -- 50KB]

Requirements for — Review of a Final Subdivision Map — Rural Counties
[1 page PDF file -- 50KB]

Requirements for — Review of a Tentative Subdivision Map — Rural Counties
[1 page PDF file -- 50KB]

Minmum Requirments — Review of a Subdivision using Septic Systems
[3 page PDF file -- 40KB]

Policy — NDEP Septic Density Policy [3 page PDF file -- 20KB]

Attachment 1 — Policy for determination of maximum number of residences on septic systems per square mile to be permitted without requiring a groundwater study to determine impact on groundwater quality [4 page PDF file -- 33KB]

MAP — Designated Groundwater Basins [1 page scaleable PDF file -- 2.4MB]

Table — density [3 page PDF file -- 65KB]