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Clark County, NV Animal Ordinances: Veterinary Clinic Zoning (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Commercial-district kennels
Indoor only, accessory to clinic
IP/IL/AG outdoor kennel setback
500 feet from residential-adjacent land
RS80/RS40 animal hospitals
Nonurban Area only, no waiver
Governing code
UDC § 30.03.04(A)(2) and (12)

Summary

Clark County's Unified Development Code lets animal hospitals operate in commercial and industrial zones, but ties any accessory kennel to strict conditions: indoor-only boarding in commercial districts, and a 500-foot setback for outdoor kennel runs in IP, IL and AG zones.

City-specific rules exist: Henderson, Las Vegas, and North Las Vegas have their own veterinary clinic zoning rules that differ from Clark County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

(a) Commercial Districts (1) Shall be accessory to an animal hospital. (2) Limited to indoor kennels only. (b) IP, IL, and AG Districts Outdoor kennels and runs shall not be located within 500 feet of areas subject to §30.04.06, Residential Adjacency unless separated by an arterial or collector street.

Full Breakdown

Under UDC § 30.03.04(A), 'Animal Hospital' uses (defined at § 30.07.02 as facilities for examination, medical or surgical treatment, overnight care, or observation of animals) are allowed across commercial and several industrial zones, though in RS80 and RS40 they're confined to the county's Nonurban Area, a standard the code says cannot be waived or varied. Kennels operated alongside a clinic are treated separately: in commercial districts they must be accessory to the animal hospital and limited to indoor kennels only, while in IP, IL and AG districts outdoor kennels and runs need a 500-foot buffer from residentially-adjacent land under § 30.04.06 unless an arterial or collector street separates them. Title 10 animal-care rules apply on top of this zoning layer.

Violations & Fines

Placing an outdoor kennel run inside the 500-foot residential-adjacency buffer in IP, IL or AG zones, or operating an animal hospital in RS80/RS40 outside the Nonurban Area, violates the UDC and can block or void required zoning approvals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Clark County vet clinic board animals outdoors?
Only in IP, IL or AG zoning, and only if the outdoor kennel run sits at least 500 feet from areas covered by the county's Residential Adjacency standard, or is separated from them by an arterial or collector street.
Where can an animal hospital locate in RS80 or RS40 zoning?
Only within the county's designated Nonurban Area: the UDC states this standard 'shall not be waived or varied,' so there's no variance path for a clinic proposed outside that area.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Clark County

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