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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The annexation of territory not included within the boundaries of any city to a city, or the detachment of territory from one city and its annexation to another city, may be initiated by either of the following methods:
1. Whenever a majority of the property owners of any territory lying contiguous to a city desire to annex such territory to the city, they may cause an accurate map or plat of the territory to be made under the supervision of a competent surveyor. A copy of the map or plat, certified by the surveyor, and a petition in writing signed by a majority of the property owners of such territory shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the governing body of such city.
2. Whenever the governing body of any city deems it necessary to annex any contiguous territory to the city, the governing body may adopt a resolution declaring its intention to annex such territory. The resolution shall:
(a) Describe the territory to be annexed; and
(b) Order a plat of the territory to be filed in the office of the clerk of the governing body.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 21. Cities and Towns § 268.636. Procedures for initiating annexation or detachment of property - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-21-cities-and-towns/nv-rev-st-268-636/
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