Clark County, NV Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)
Key Facts
- Dwelling setback
- 400 feet (or written consent)
- Lot line setback
- 50 feet, no exception
- Waiver path
- Zoning Compliance (AC) application
- Applies to
- Unincorporated county, incl. Strip townships
Summary
Clark County requires backyard apiaries to sit at least 400 feet from a neighboring dwelling and 50 feet from any lot line, unless the adjacent property owner consents in writing.
3. Apiary ... i. Layout and Design (a) Shall be 400 feet from any existing dwelling on another property unless written consent from the owner is obtained and evidenced in accordance with the approval of a Zoning Compliance (AC) application per §30.06.08G. (b) Shall be 50 feet from any lot line.
Full Breakdown
Under Title 30 of the Clark County Code (the Unified Development Code), apiaries in unincorporated county zoning districts must be sited at least 400 feet from any existing dwelling on another property and 50 feet from any lot line. The 400-foot dwelling setback can be waived if the neighboring owner gives written consent, evidenced through approval of a Zoning Compliance (AC) application under section 30.06.08G. Because most of the Las Vegas Strip resort corridor sits in the unincorporated Paradise and Winchester townships, this same countywide standard governs apiaries there too, not a City of Las Vegas rule.
Violations & Fines
Placing hives closer than 400 feet to a neighbor's dwelling without written consent, or within 50 feet of a lot line, violates the Title 30 apiary siting standard and can draw Code Enforcement action requiring relocation or removal of the hives.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this rule apply on the Las Vegas Strip?
Sources & Official References
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