Nevada § 266.016 - Definitions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 266.016 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 266.016. Definitions
As used in NRS 266.016 to 266.0445 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Qualified elector” means a person who is registered to vote in this State and
is a resident of the area to be included in the proposed city, as shown by the last
official registration lists. 2. A petition is “sufficient” if the county clerk: (a) Verifies the signatures and addresses of the signers of the petition with the
voting list maintained by the county registrar of voters; (b) Certifies that the number of valid signatures represents the percentage of the
total number of qualified electors in the area proposed to be incorporated that is
required; and (c) Determines that the petition for incorporation includes the information required
pursuant to NRS 266.019 . 3. “Urban in character” means an area that is used intensively for residential, commercial,
industrial, institutional, urban recreational or governmental purposes, or as conservation
park lands, and that is susceptible to services offered by a city. 4. A lot or parcel is “used for residential purposes” if it is 5 acres or less in
area and improved with a habitable dwelling unit of a permanent nature.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 266.016
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 266.016 cover?
Section 266.016 ("Definitions") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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