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Property owners, water district form committee to address "utility-challenged" 'lots; county urged to explore alternative utility solutions

5741226 · August 26, 2025
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Speakers told commissioners a committee has formed to address so-called "zombie" or "utility-challenged" small vacant BR zoned parcels lacking water, sewer or electricity; speakers urged the county and water providers to explore alternative off-grid utilities, lot combinations and tax-auction policy changes.

Residents and advocates told the Nye County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 26 they have formed a committee with the water district to address decades-old problems with small BR-zoned parcels that are taxed but lack utilities or road access. Speakers urged the county to permit alternative off-grid utilities, allow community systems and stop selling such parcels at tax auctions when owners cannot reasonably develop them.Patricia…

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