NRS278.0153. “Historic neighborhood” defined.

  “Historic neighborhood” means a subdivided or developed area:

      1.  Which consists of 10 or more residential dwelling units;

      2.  Where at least two-thirds of the residential dwelling units are 40 or more years of age; and

      3.  Which has been identified by the governing body of the city or county within which the area is located as having a distinctive character or traditional quality that can be distinguished from surrounding areas or new developments in the vicinity. Distinguishing characteristics of a historic neighborhood may include, without limitation:

      (a) Significance to the cultural, social, political or economic history of the area in which it is located;

      (b) Association with a significant person, group or event in local, state or national history;

      (c) Representation of an established and familiar visual feature of an area because of its location, design, architecture or singular physical appearance; or

      (d) Meeting the criteria for eligibility for listing on the State or National Register of Historic Places.

      (Added to NRS by 2009, 2758)