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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. For a boundary line to be adjusted or for land to be transferred pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 5 of NRS 278.461, a professional land surveyor must have performed a field survey, set monuments and filed a record of survey pursuant to NRS 625.340.
2. A record of survey filed pursuant to subsection 1 must contain:
(a) A certificate by the professional land surveyor who prepared the map stating that:
(1) He or she has performed a field survey sufficient to locate and identify properly the proposed boundary line adjustment;
(2) All corners and angle points of the adjusted boundary line have been defined by monuments or will be otherwise defined on a document of record as required by NRS 625.340; and
(3) The map is not in conflict with the provisions of NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive.
(b) A certificate that is executed and acknowledged by each affected owner of the abutting parcels which states that:
(1) The owner has examined the plat and approves and authorizes the recordation thereof;
(2) The owner agrees to execute the required documents creating any easement which is shown;
(3) The owner agrees to execute the required documents abandoning any existing easement pursuant to the provisions of NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive;
(4) All property taxes on the land for the fiscal year have been paid; and
(5) Any lender with an impound account for the payment of taxes has been notified of the adjustment of the boundary line or the transfer of the land.
(c) A certificate by the governing body or its designated representative approving the adjustment of the boundary line.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 22. Cooperative Agreements by Public Agencies; Regional Transportation Commissions; Planning and Zoning; Development and Redevelopment § 278.5693. Requirements for adjustment of boundary line or transfer of land involving adjacent property - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-22-cooperative-agreements-by-public-agencies-regional-transportation-commissions-planning-and-zoning-development-and-redevelopment/nv-rev-st-278-5693/
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