A. When Required: Except as otherwise provided by law, and except as provided in section 11.04.110 of this chapter, when the value of the property to be sold or leased exceeds one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) in value, the property shall be appraised as outlined below.
B. Appraisal Process: The following process is to be followed, as applicable, when preparing an appraisal for the sale of public land:
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the board of county commissioners shall obtain two (2) independent appraisals of the real property before selling or leasing it.
2. If the board of county commissioners holds a public hearing on the matter of the fair market value of the real property, one independent appraisal of the real property is sufficient before selling or leasing it.
3. The board of county commissioners shall select the one independent appraiser or two (2) independent appraisers, as applicable, from the list of appraisers established pursuant to this chapter.
4. Verify the qualifications of each appraiser selected pursuant to subsection B3 of this section. The determination of the board of county commissioners as to the qualifications of the appraiser is conclusive.
5. The appraisal or appraisals, as applicable, must have been prepared not more than six (6) months before the date on which the real property is offered for sale or lease.
C. Standards: In addition to the minimum qualifications of the appraiser as set forth in section 11.04.040 of this chapter, the following standards shall apply to an appraisal:
1. Each appraisal shall be conducted in accordance with the uniform standards of appraisal practice established by the Appraisal Foundation, and in accordance with the standards and procedures required by Nevada law; and
2. Each appraisal shall be based on the zoning of the property as set forth in the master plan for the county. (Ord. 228A, 1-16-2013)