City of Las Vegas v. Laughlin

OPINION

FACTS

Appellants, as members of the City Council of Las Vegas, Nevada (“the City”), challenge the propriety of the district court’s order granting a petition for a writ of mandamus ordering the City to issue a special use permit to respondent Donald J. Laughlin (“Laughlin”). The City argues that its decision to deny Laughlin’s request for a special use permit was supported by substantial evidence. We agree and reverse the order of the district court.

DISCUSSION

Like the district court, this court is limited to the record made before the City in reviewing the City’s decision. See State ex.…