Nevada § 278.4713 - Preparation, contents and filing of tentative map; affidavit required

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§ 278.4713. Preparation, contents and filing of tentative map; affidavit required

1. Unless the filing of a tentative map is waived, a person who proposes to make a

division of land pursuant to NRS 278.471 to 278.4725 , inclusive, must first: (a) File a tentative map for the area in which the land is located with the planning

commission or its designated representative or with the clerk of the governing body

if there is no planning commission; (b) Submit an affidavit stating that the person will make provision for the payment

of the tax imposed by chapter 375 of NRS and for compliance with the disclosure and recording requirements of paragraph (f)

of subsection 1 of NRS 598.0923 , if applicable, by the person who proposes to make a division of land or any successor

in interest; and (c) Pay a filing fee of no more than $750 set by the governing body. 2. This map must be: (a) Entitled “Tentative Map of Division into Large Parcels”; and (b) Prepared and certified by a professional land surveyor. 3. This map must show: (a) The approximate, calculated or actual acreage of each lot and the total acreage

of the land to be divided. (b) Any roads or easements of access which exist, are proposed in the applicable master

plan or are proposed by the person who intends to divide the land. (c) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 278.329 , an easement for public utilities that provide gas, electric and telecommunications

services and for any video service providers that are authorized pursuant to chapter 711 of NRS to operate a video service network in that area. (d) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 278.329 , an easement for public utilities that provide water and sewer services. (e) Any existing easements for irrigation or drainage, and any normally continuously

flowing watercourses. (f) An indication of any existing road or easement which the owner does not intend

to dedicate. (g) The name and address of the owner of the land. 4. The planning commission and the governing body or its authorized representative

shall not approve the tentative map unless the person proposing to divide the land

has submitted an affidavit stating that the person will make provision for the payment

of the tax imposed by chapter 375 of NRS and for compliance with the disclosure and recording requirements of paragraph (f)

of subsection 1 of NRS 598.0923 , if applicable, by the person proposing to divide the land or any successor in interest.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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