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Residents press Nye County to act on 'zombie lots'; commissioners say rezoning alone won’t solve utility shortfalls
Summary
Multiple property owners urged the Board to resolve decades‑old 'zombie lots' — small parcels without utilities — asking for rezoning or creative solutions; county officials cautioned that lack of water/sewer on many lots limits quick fixes and said staff will continue exploring options.
Dozens of residents used the early public‑comment period to press Nye County commissioners to address so‑called “zombie lots” — legacy parcels created by a now‑defunct developer that many owners cannot use because lots are too small for both septic and a well.
Lorraine Gilbert said she represented more than 100 affected owners and called on the county to consider rezoning or remapping to restore fairness and usability. Patricia Robb, an advocate for affected owners, cited county code sections and Nevada Revised Statutes (she referenced NRS 278.250) and urged the board to adopt a responsible, regulated pathway, including allowing tiny homes per state SB150 (2021) in at least one zoning district.
District Attorney and county staff cautioned that rezoning alone may not fix the problem because many properties lack access to utilities or ability to be annexed into utility districts. The DA said utility providers must be involved and that legal and infrastructure constraints make the problem complex; he and commissioners asked residents to meet with staff so the county can explore map changes or cooperative solutions.
What’s next: Commissioners asked staff to compile options and potential legal/utility steps; staff and the DA said any mapping or zoning changes will require interagency coordination and may involve legal complexity and timelines beyond a single meeting.
