Southern Nevada Homebuilders Ass'n v. City of North Las Vegas

OPINION

Respondent/Cross-Appellant City of North Las Vegas (“City”) adopted an ordinance (“Ordinance”) requiring payment of a fee when an applicant applied for a City building permit. The fee proceeds were earmarked for the funding of fire protection and emergency medical services within the City. Appellants/Cross-Respondents Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association (“SNHBA”) 1 filed a complaint for declaratory relief, asserting the invalidity of the Ordinance, and seeking reimbursement for fees paid and payment of attorney’s fees. SNHBA successfully moved for summary judgment on grounds that…