Clark County, NV Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Primary structure (RS10)
- 35 ft. maximum
- Accessory structure (RS10)
- 14 ft. maximum
- Measurement method
- Average of all building faces
- Chimney exception
- Up to 3 ft. over limit
- Applies to
- Unincorporated county only
Summary
In unincorporated Clark County, single-family homes are capped at 35 feet under the Title 30 zoning tables, with accessory buildings limited separately by district: height measured by averaging all four building faces.
30.02.05 RS10: RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY 10 ... HEIGHT (MAX. FT.) PRIMARY / ACCESSORY D Structure height 35 / 14
Full Breakdown
Clark County's Unified Development Code sets a primary-structure height limit for each residential zoning district in Table 30.02-2: 35 feet in every RS single-family district, from RS40 down to RS2. Accessory structures are capped lower, 14 feet in RS10 and RS5.2, 25 feet in RS40 and RS20 (or the primary structure's built height if greater). Per Section 30.02.25.E, height is measured by averaging the height of all building faces, from ground level at the center of each face to the structure's highest point. Chimneys can exceed the limit by up to 3 feet, and community buildings in residential districts can reach 35 feet as accessory structures.
Violations & Fines
Building plans exceeding the district height table are rejected at permit review by the Department of Comprehensive Planning; owners must revise the design or seek relief under Title 30 Chapter 30.06, Administration and Procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can an accessory building be taller than the stated limit?
Sources & Official References
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