# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.017: Area suitable for incorporation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.017

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.017
- **Heading:** Area suitable for incorporation
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 21 / Chapter 266 / Section 266.017

## Text

The area to be included in a city proposed to be incorporated pursuant to NRS 266.016 to 266.0445 , inclusive, must:

1. Be currently used or suitable for residential, commercial, industrial or governmental purposes.

2. Be contiguous and urban in character, and include all contiguous area used for residential purposes.

3. In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, have an average population density which is: (a) Not less than four persons per acre if the proposed city is within 7 miles of the county seat; or (b) At least equal to the density of any city that is within 7 miles of the proposed boundaries, if the proposed city is not within 7 miles of the county seat. If the area proposed to be included in the city is more than 7 miles away from the county seat and more than 7 miles away from any existing city, there is no requirement concerning density of population.

4. Not include any portion of a parcel of privately owned real property that has not been subdivided and is 100 acres or more in area without the written consent of the owner.

5. Not include any area within the boundaries of an existing incorporated city.

6. If the area of a city proposed to be incorporated is located in a county whose population is 100,000 or more and includes the area of any unincorporated town, include the entire area of the unincorporated town.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.005 Inapplicability to certain cities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.005.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.007 Special election may be held upon determination by city council that emergency exists](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.007.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.010 Home rule granted; limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.010.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.015 Municipal government vested in mayor and city council](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.015.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.016 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.016.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.017 Area suitable for incorporation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.017.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.018 Notice to incorporate: Filing; contents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.018.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.019 Petition for incorporation: Contents; form](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.019.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.021 Petition for incorporation: Information; affidavits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.021.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.022 Petition for incorporation: Invalidation of signatures; number of signatures; filing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.022.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.023 Verification of signatures; request to remove name from petition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.023.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.024 Amendment of petition; verification of additional signatures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.024.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.026 Determination of sufficiency of petition; review by board of county commissioners](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.026.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 266.027 Public hearing on petition and report of Committee on Local Government Finance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T21_C266_S266.027.md)

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