Nevada County Code (previously Land Use & Development Code)

Municode Update In Progress 

The County of Nevada is in the process of updating all of its codes on all forms and guidelines, and converting the codes  to new software.  The updated Nevada County Code is now available on MuniCode. From the Nevada County Counsel's County Codes page, select the Nevada County Code PDF for additional reference.

The Nevada County Code, Title 12, establishes the rules and regulations for land development and includes the following chapters:

• Chapter 1: General Provisions
• Chapter 2: Zoning Districts
• Chapter 3: Specific Land Uses
• Chapter 4: Comprehensive Site Development Standards
• Chapter 5: Administration and Enforcement
• Chapter 6: Definitions