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1. Does Churchill County have a zoning ordinance?

Yes, a zoning ordinance and land use plan have been adopted and must be referred to before any improvements are made to a piece of property. Title 16, Chapter 16.08 of the Churchill County Code addresses zoning.

2. Is my property in the flood zone?

Using the Assessor Parcel Number (APN) or the Property Address you can check if a property is in a flood zone with the Flood Zone Finder Map.  You can also call the Planning Department at (775) 423-7627 and we can check for you.

3. Who do I contact for address verification?

Contact the Planning Department at (775) 423-7627 with the address you wish to verify.  

The Planning Department also assigns new addresses. In order to obtain a new address, you need to know the Assessor Parcel Number (APN) for your property.  Then complete an Address Request Form and bring in a site plan showing your property and the approximate location of the driveway.  Please include approximate locations of neighboring properties driveways on the site plan.