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Administration
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County Commission meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. They are held in the following locations: County Commission Chambers
101 Radar Rd.
Tonopah, NV 89049 Bob Ruud Community Center
250 N. Hwy 160
Pahrump, NV 89048
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A person wishing to speak may fill out a Citizen Inquiry form for a general public comment or a Citizen Input form to comment on a specific agenda item.
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Air Quality
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Any person engaged in activities involving the handling, transportation or storage of any material; dismantling or demolition of buildings; grubbing; grading; clearing of land; public or private construction; the operation of machines and equipment; the grading of roads; trenching operations; the operation and use of unpaved parking facilities; and the organization and supervision of public outdoor events shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent fugitive dust from becoming airborne from such activities at all times. Reasonable precautions may include, but are not limited to, sprinkling, compacting, enclosure, chemical or asphalt sealing, cleaning up, sweeping, soil amendments, addition of non-emissible covers or such other measures as Nye County may specify. All control measures selected must be maintained to ensure the visible emissions do not exceed the 20% opacity limit as described in Section 15.28.150.A of the county dust regulation.
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For any project involving an aggregate one-half acre or more of Disturbed Area, a Dust Control Plan must be submitted to the Nye County Air Quality Program Administrator along with the zone review, building permit application, conditional use permit application, zoning change application, or site development plan. The Dust Control Plan shall specify the use of Best Practical Methods to control the generation of fugitive dust from each construction activity.
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This Regulation shall not apply to emergency activities conducted by any Fire Department, utility, or government agency which are necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
The following construction type activities do not require a Dust Control Plan:1. Landscaping by an individual at his/her place of residence; 2. Emergency maintenance activities conducted by government agencies on publicly maintained roads, road shoulders, rights-of-way and on public flood control facilities; and 3. Dust Palliative application projects conducted solely for the purpose of compliance with Open Areas and Vacant Lots subsection of this ordinance, wherein no grade elevation changes, no soil or rock is imported or exported, or no cut and fill operations occur. Importing of gravel or rock for use as a dust palliative is allowed under this subsection.
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This link (http://ndep.nv.gov/baqp/planmodeling/pahrumpnonattain.html) to a Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) web site explains in detail why and how the air quality program in Pahrump came about. Some of the material is outdated and needs revised. There are additional links on this site to monitoring data for Pahrump and many other related air quality subjects.
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Animal Control
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Yes! All dogs over the age of 6 months old must be licensed and have it's license tag securely on him or her at all times. NCC 6.08.020
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YES! According to NAC 441A.435 the owner of a dog, cat or ferret in the state of Nevada shall maintain the dog, cat or ferret currently vaccinated against rabies.
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Yes, by appointment only. Call the shelter at (775) 751-7020 to set up an appointment. Cost is $20.
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If an animal comes in as a stray, it is held for three working days then made available for adoption. After that, the length of time depends on space, temperament of the animal, and adoptability.
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Assessor
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You will be able to search secured property, personal property, and sales records by going to
Assessor Data Search
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The Nevada Taxpayers Association produces a handbook called “Understanding Nevada’s Property Tax System.” Obtain a copy from the Nye County Assessor's Office or visit
Nevada Taxpayer's Association
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The Nevada Department of Taxation routinely oversees all aspects of Assessor office functions. To find out more visit
Nevada Department of Taxation
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You can find the "Taxpayer Bill of Rights" by visiting the Nevada Department of Taxation and look for "Taxpayer Bill of Rights" under Quick Links.
Nevada Department of Taxation
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Building & Grounds
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Contact the Building and Safety/Code Compliance Department at (775) 751-4035.
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Contact Tina at (775) 751 4289, or email your question.
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Enter a work ticket in the HTE software. There should be at least on person in each department set up to access / enter the data.
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Contact Tina at (775) 751-4289 or email us.
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Enter a work ticket in the HTE software. There should be at least one person in each department set up to access / enter the data.
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Building Department
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Pahrump Building Safety is located at 1210 East Basin Road, Suite 1. Please call 775-751-3773 for more information.
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Clerk
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The Clerk's Office will need to look up the information on an individual basis.
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Code Compliance
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Please fill out a Code Compliance Request Form and fax it to (775) 751-4032 or deliver / mail it to:
250 N. Highway 160
Suite 1
Pahrump, NV 89060
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Yes. Please call (775) 751-4035 to make an appointment.
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County Commissioners
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1. You can view a copy of the agenda on our website after 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday before a regular scheduled commission meeting. 2. A hard copy can be provided upon request from the County Manager's Office prior to the meeting. Copies are also available on the day of the County Commission meeting. 3. The agenda is also visibly posted at the following locations: Tonopah Convention Center
301 Brougher Ave.
Tonopah, NV U.S. Post Office
201 Erie Main St.
Tonopah, NV Commissioner's Chambers
101 Radar Rd.
Tonopah, NV District Court
101 Radar Rd.
Tonopah, NV Nye County Administration
401 S. Frontage Rd., Ste. 5
Pahrump, NV Bob Ruud Community Center
150 N. Hwy. 160
Pahrump, NV Pahrump Justice Complex
1520 E. Basin Ave.
Pahrump, NV Beatty Community Center
100 A Ave. South
Beatty NV
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A person wishing to speak may fill out one of the following: A Citizen Inquiry form for a general public comment A Citizen Input form to comment on a specific agenda item
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District I - Commissioner Carver
District II - Commissioner Eastley
District III - Commissioner Hollis
District IV - Commissioner Borasky
District V - Commissioner Liakopoulosor contact Nye County Administration
P.O. Box 153
101 Radar Road
Tonopah, Nevada 89049
(775) 482-8191
nyeadmin@co.nye.nv.us
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District Court
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Please contact the Clerk’s office at:
(775) 482-8131 (Tonopah)
(775) 751-7040 (Pahrump)
Nye County Clerk
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Fill out the form that accompanied your summons and mail immediately. Call the 800 number after 5:00 p.m. the night before the trial to determine if you still need to appear. If excused from jury duty you will receive a letter in the mail. (775) 482-8141 (Tonopah)
(775) 751-4213 (Pahrump)
(800) 599-3780 (Jury Hotline)
Jury Commissioner
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Emergency Management
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The basic steps are:
1) Create an emergency plan.
2) Make an escape plan.
3) Prepare a disaster supplies kit.
4) Make plans for your pets.
5) Prepare an emergency car kit.
6) Know what to do if you need to evacuate.The Nye County Office of Emergency Management has compiled a list of general information that is intended to help you prepare for an emergency. You can find it on our pages on the Nye County website. For further information, visit FEMA's website, or Ready.gov.
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Equipment Services
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Contact Tina at (775) 751-4289 for information on registration and insurance.
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In Pahrump: The vehicle has a label on the dash with the next schedule mileage and a code for which maintenance is needed. In Tonopah: The vehicle has a label on the windshield high on the driver's side with the next scheduled mileage and which maintenance is needed.
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In Pahrump, contact Brad / Shop at (775) 751-4260 or Tina at (775) 751-4289 to set an appointment. You will need to know the five digit number off the back bumper and the maintenance needed which is shown on the sticker on the dash (example: A1, A2, B2, etc.). In Tonopah, contact Shane / Bill at (775) 751-4260. You will need to know the three digit equipment number from the back right rear of the vehicle and the maintenance needed which is shown on the same sticker on the windshield (example: A1, A2, B2, etc.).
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Finance
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B-$8, L-$10, D-$16 (in-state); B-$10, L-$15, D-$20 (out-of-state); before July 1, 2008 50.5 cents per mile if no county car is available, 25.25 cents for convenience, and after July 1, 2008 it's 58.5 cents and 29.25 cents respectively.
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Health & Human Services
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Pahrump residents can apply for Section 8 assistance on Wednesdays between the hours of noon and 3:00 p.m. at the Job Connect located at 2101 East Calvada Blvd., Pahrump, NV 89048. Their telephone number is (775) 537-2323. For all other residents, please call Nevada Rural Housing Authority at (775) 887-1795 to request an application or go to:
Nevada Rural Housing Authority
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There is no Nye County Health Department. Nye County's Public Health Officer is Warren Pawliuk, who can be reached at (775)751-7075. For immunizations; family planning, STD testing / treatment, and TB testing, contact the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Health Division (Pahrump – (775) 751-7070; Tonopah – (775) 482-6659.). For septic issues, contact Nye County Code Enforcement office at (775) 751-4035. For Air Quality Control questions, contact George Bernath, Nye County Air Quality Compliance Officer at (775)253-0157. For other information including complaints regarding restaurants, contact the State of Nevada Division of Health.
Nevada Division of Health
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Consolidated Agencies of Human Services (CAHS) out of Hawthorne assists Mineral and Esmeralda County residents with some of their indigent services. If you need emergency assistance with rent or utilities contact CAHS at (775) 945-2471, fax (775) 945-2499, or contact them via email.
Consolidated Agencies of Human Services
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Applications are available at our office or you can contact the EAP office @ 1-866-846-2009 or
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Home Page
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County Commission meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. They are held in the following locations: County Commission Chambers
101 Radar Rd.
Tonopah, NV 89049 Bob Ruud Community Center
250 N. Hwy 160
Pahrump, NV 89048
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Human Resources
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The Pahrump Human Resources Office is located at 1510 E. Siri Lane Suite 3. Off of Hwy 160 proceed onto E. Basin Ave. Take a left onto Kittyhawk Dr. Take a right onto E. Siri Lane. The office is located within the Emergency Services Building.
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Information Technology
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Call the Help Desk Hotline.
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Open a Service Request Ticket.
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Call the Help Desk hotline.
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NWRPO
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The Alluvial Tracer Complex was implemented to characterize the hydraulic properties of the alluvium down-gradient of the Yucca Mountain site.
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Planning Department
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Elevation certificate forms can be obtained at the Building & Safety Department and the Planning Department. Elevation certificates are processed and kept record at the Building and Safety Department.
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The Planning Department verifies that the proposed business use is appropriate for the zoning of your property.
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Yes, you can have more than one Home-Based Business in your home as long as you comply with the Home Occupations section of the Zoning Ordinance (NCC 17.04.800).
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Property development in the Pahrump Regional Planning District is governed by Title 17 of the Nye County Code. This code governs all property development and land uses. You can also speak with a Planner to ask specific questions to ensure that your project will comply with the Development Code.
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Demonstrating compliance with the Development Code is a required step for all building permits. This ensures that any use you make of your property will not have a negative impact on neighboring properties or property values. Even when a building permit is not required, all structures must meet Title 17 of the Nye County Code requirements.
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The Code Enforcement Office, a division of the Nye County Planning Department, is responsible for code enforcement. You can visit their offices in the Planning Department, or call them at (775) 751-4035.
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Specific property zoning can be determined by visiting the Planning Department and viewing the wall maps on display. Property zoning determines what a property can be used for and the applicable development standards such as setbacks, height restrictions, etc. Planning staff can discuss the zoning rules and specific requirements for developing a parcel. Soon, zoning information will be available online with an interactive map.
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The Master Plan, or Land Use Plan, is an overall development guide for all areas of the Pahrump Regional Planning District. It provides the appropriate mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses in a logically transitioned pattern. It is used to decide if proposed development is in conformance with the plan. Zoning is the division of the county into districts for the purpose of regulating the use of private land. It is, also, a legal entitlement to develop your property within the permitted uses specified in the zoning code.
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The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) are elected officials who are responsible for establishing and maintaining the governance of unincorporated Nye County, including land development. The BOCC are elected from five electoral districts and appoint the members of the Regional Planning Commission. The Pahrump Regional Planning Commission is empowered by the BOCC to make final development decisions on many land use applications, and make recommendations on nonconforming zone change requests. The BOCC is the final authority on all zoning issues, including appealed decisions from the PRPC.
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Any decision made by the PRPC can be appealed to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Appeals must be filed in writing with the Planning Department within 30 days from the PRPC meeting and are scheduled for a hearing by the BOCC approximately one month later. Specific scheduling can be obtained from the Submittal to BOCC Meeting schedule.
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Any person who is aggrieved by a final decision of the Board may appeal that decision to the District Court by filing a petition for judicial review within 25 days after the date of filing of notice of the decision with the Clerk of the Board.
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Generally, any new construction of a structure over 200 square feet or anything in a commercial zone will require a building permit. Appropriate building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pool, and/or other permits are required for all new construction, alteration, repair, moving, improving, removing, conversion, or demolition of buildings, structures, signs, amusement, and transportation systems, or building service equipment as outlined in the Nye County Code.
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Building permits are obtained from Pahrump Building and Safety; located at 1210 East Basin Ave. (775) 751-3773.
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You can find this information by contacting the utility company who has jurisdiction in the area for which the property is located. All of the Public Utility Companies servicing Pahrump are in the phone book. A list is, also, available at the Planning front counter.
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You may obtain flood zone information from Nye County by stopping by the Planning Department Office, 250 N. Hwy 160. A composite flood zone map is available at the front counter for viewing as well as specific Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for your area.
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If your property is within the 100-year flood plain, in zones AO-1, 2, or 3 in an Undefined A-Zone, your mortgage company will likely require flood insurance. Otherwise, flood insurance is not mandatory. However, the decision to purchase Flood Insurance from the National Flo | |
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