Planning Commission Reviews 90 New Complaints and Denies Zone Change Application

The Nye County - Pahrump Regional Planning Commission meeting held on August 18, 2025, focused on various planning and compliance updates, as well as a public hearing regarding a landscaping waiver application.

The meeting began with a report on planning applications for July. A total of 225 applications were received, which is a decrease of three from the previous month. However, 214 applications were processed, marking an increase of 71 from June. In terms of code compliance, 90 new complaints were filed, up by 28, while 53 cases were closed, an increase of 17. As of July 31, there were 395 active complaints.

Building permits for July included 26 single-family residential permits, which is eight more than last month. Multifamily permits totaled two, down by five, while commercial building permits numbered ten, a decrease of two. Overall, 160 permits were issued across all categories, which is five more than the previous month. However, total inspections fell to 441, down by 33.

The commission also reviewed a previous item concerning a zone change application (ZCMP 24 18) from light industrial to heavy industrial for two parcels on Pink Way. The commission had recommended denial of this application, which was subsequently denied by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on July 15 with a unanimous vote of five-zero.

The meeting proceeded to a public hearing regarding application WV 2513, which sought a waiver from landscaping requirements under Nye County Code 17 0 4 7 40 for a property located at 2280 East Basin Avenue. The property owner, represented by Josh Wheeler, requested this waiver for a neighborhood commercial property. This item was noted as the final action by the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission unless appealed to the BOCC.

In conclusion, the meeting addressed key updates on planning applications, code compliance, and building permits, while also considering a significant waiver request that could impact local development standards. Further actions or appeals regarding the discussed items will be monitored in future meetings.