1. “Rule” means:
(a) An ordinance by the adoption of which the governing body of a local government exercises legislative powers; and
(b) An action taken by the governing body of a local government that imposes, increases or changes the basis for the calculation of a fee that is paid in whole or in substantial part by businesses, including, without limitation, an impact fee.
2. “Rule” does not include:
(a) An action taken by the governing body of a local government that imposes, increases or changes the basis for the calculation of:
(1) Special assessments imposed pursuant to chapter 271 of NRS;
(2) Fees for remediation imposed pursuant to chapter 540A of NRS;
(3) Taxes ad valorem; or
(4) A fee that has been negotiated pursuant to a contract between a business and a local government.
(b) An action taken by the governing body of a local government that approves, amends or augments the annual budget of the local government.
(c) An ordinance adopted by the governing body of a local government pursuant to a provision of chapter 271, 271A, 278, 278A, 278B or 350 of NRS.
(d) An ordinance adopted by or action taken by the governing body of a local government that authorizes or relates to the issuance of bonds or other evidence of debt of the local government.