Tentative maps are reviewed to verify the following is displayed:

• Topographic features including contours and elevations
• Lot, street, and easement design
• Soils report, high water table and the rate of percolation if there is a subsoil disposal of sewage
• Type of water system (private or public)
• Water analysis to meet standards if not using an existing water system
• Map or statement regarding the 100 year flood plain
• Property description by 40 acre fraction
• Vicinity map
• Graphic scale
• Owners and developers name and address
• Master plan, if any
• Section, Township, Range or APN

• Name of subdivision
• Legal description
• Board of Health Certification requires a review of
  • Sewage disposal (community or individual)
  • Water quality and supply (public or private)
  • Water pollution

• Review begins when applications are complete. Written notices of incomplete applications will be sent.
• A written notice of review results (approval or disapproval) will be sent 30 days after receipt of a complete application, map, and plans.
• If the map is not recorded, a tentative map needs to be resubmitted. The following concept of methods constitutes approval of the tentative map.
  • Disposal of sewage
  • Controlling water pollution
  • Ensuring the water supply
  • Facilities for water supply
• Final approval of the map occurs when the following conditions have been met.
  • SNHD approval of the Improvement Plans
  • Written approval from the sewer utility
  • Written approval from the water utility
  • Written approval from the Division of Environmental Protection
  • Fee is paid
• When the final map is recorded, construction can begin.

A one-time fee of $229 will be required when onsite improvement plans for commercial subdivision maps already signed off by this department are submitted for review and approval.

The Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) and Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning are available online; NAC Chapter 278 and NRS Chapter 278