Nevada § 268.574 - Definitions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 268.574 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 268.574. Definitions
As used in NRS 268.570 to 268.608 , inclusive: 1. “ Contiguous ” means either abutting directly on the boundary of the annexing municipality or separated
from the boundary thereof by a street, alley, public right-of-way, creek, river or
the right-of-way of a railroad or other public service corporation, or by lands owned
by the annexing municipality, by some other political subdivision of the State or
by the State of Nevada. 2. “ Lot or parcel ” means any tract of land of sufficient size to constitute a legal building lot as
determined by the zoning ordinance of the county in which the territory proposed to
be annexed is situated. If such county has not enacted a zoning ordinance, the question of what constitutes
a building lot shall be determined by reference to the zoning ordinance of the annexing
municipality. 3. “ Majority of the property owners ” in a territory means the record owners of real property: (a) Whose combined value is greater than 50 percent of the total value of real property
in the territory, as determined by assessment for taxation; and (b) Whose combined area is greater than 50 percent of the total area of the territory,
excluding lands held by public bodies. 4. A lot or parcel of land is “used for residential purposes” if it is 5 acres or
less in area and contains a habitable dwelling unit of a permanent nature.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 268.574
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 268.574 cover?
Section 268.574 ("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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