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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The area to be included in a city proposed to be incorporated pursuant to NRS 266.016 to 266.0445, inclusive, must:
1. Be currently used or suitable for residential, commercial, industrial or governmental purposes.
2. Be contiguous and urban in character, and include all contiguous area used for residential purposes.
3. In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, have an average population density which is:
(a) Not less than four persons per acre if the proposed city is within 7 miles of the county seat; or
(b) At least equal to the density of any city that is within 7 miles of the proposed boundaries, if the proposed city is not within 7 miles of the county seat.
If the area proposed to be included in the city is more than 7 miles away from the county seat and more than 7 miles away from any existing city, there is no requirement concerning density of population.
4. Not include any portion of a parcel of privately owned real property that has not been subdivided and is 100 acres or more in area without the written consent of the owner.
5. Not include any area within the boundaries of an existing incorporated city.
6. If the area of a city proposed to be incorporated is located in a county whose population is 100,000 or more and includes the area of any unincorporated town, include the entire area of the unincorporated town.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 21. Cities and Towns § 266.017. Area suitable for incorporation - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-21-cities-and-towns/nv-rev-st-266-017/
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