1.  To correct an error or omission in or to amend any recorded subdivision plat, record of survey, parcel map, map of division into large parcels or reversionary map, if the correction or amendment changes or purports to change the physical location of any survey monument, property line or boundary line, an amended plat, survey or map must be requested and recorded pursuant to this section.

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 278.475

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033

2.  An amended plat, survey or map may be requested by:

(a) The county surveyor to make a correction or amendment which affects land located within the boundaries of an unincorporated area or Carson City;

(b) The city surveyor or a professional land surveyor appointed by the governing body of the city to make a correction or amendment which affects land located within an incorporated city;

(c) The planning commission if authorized by local ordinance; or

(d) A professional land surveyor registered pursuant to chapter 625 of NRS.

3.  Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a surveyor who:

(a) Performed the survey; or

(b) Is responsible for an error or omission which is to be corrected, shall prepare and record the amended plat, survey or map within 90 days after the surveyor receives notification of the request made pursuant to subsection 2. The time within which the surveyor must prepare and record the amended plat, survey or map may be extended by the county surveyor, the city surveyor or a professional land surveyor appointed by the governing body of the city or the planning commission. If the surveyor who performed the survey or is responsible for the error or omission is no longer professionally active, the county surveyor, city surveyor or a professional land surveyor appointed by the governing body shall prepare and file the amended plat, survey or map.

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