The recommending committee recommended that City Council consider an administrative ordinance adopting the Desert Pines development agreement, including development standards and architectural guidelines for a planned mixed-use, mixed-income community of 1,566 units on roughly 95 acres; staff cited NRS 278.0203 and the item is set for Council on 11

Deputy director Michael Cunningham told the committee the department is tracking nearly 200 active higher-value projects, including Midtown (English residences), a UNLV School of Medicine lab, a 130-room Home2 Suites and a 1,500-unit Desert Pines development — projects that will drive future permit volume and revenue.

At its Dec. 17 meeting the council approved multiple land-use items including various site‑development reviews, tentative maps and variances: appointments were made, several developer proposals advanced (KB Homes, Tri Pointe), and the city approved smaller commercial and sign permits with conditions.

Council adopts La Madre Foothills plan emphasizing outdoor recreation and community infrastructure.

Board revisits approved project, requesting six more bays in previously unused space.

Commissioners endorse a new project that includes residential and commercial spaces downtown.

Council approves time extension for DTP Management's liquor establishment project at Fremont Street.