Chickens & Livestock: Las Vegas vs Paradise
How do chickens & livestock rules compare between Las Vegas, NV and Paradise, NV?
Las Vegas and Paradise have similar restriction levels.
Las Vegas, NV
Clark County
Las Vegas allows up to 20 hens (no roosters) on single-family residential lots under LVMC 7.36, with setback and coop requirements. Larger livestock — goats, pigs, cattle, horses — are restricted to R-E (Rural Estate) zoning with minimum 17,500 sf lots.
View full Las Vegas rules →Paradise, NV
Clark County
Unincorporated Clark County allows up to 20 chickens on small lots and more on rural-estate zoning, per Title 30. Roosters are restricted in most residential zones. Livestock require R-E, R-U, or agricultural zoning.
View full Paradise rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Las Vegas | Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| R-1 Hen Limit | - | Up to 20 hens |
| Roosters | - | Prohibited R-1 |
| Livestock | - | R-E / R-U only |
| Shade | - | Required in summer |
| HOA Overlay | - | Often bans poultry |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Las Vegas FAQ
Can I have a rooster if my yard is big?
No. Roosters are prohibited in all residential zones within Las Vegas city limits regardless of lot size.
Are goats allowed on a typical 6,000 sf lot?
No. Goats require R-E zoning with minimum 17,500 sf lot. Standard R-1 lots cannot host goats as livestock.
Paradise FAQ
Can I keep chickens at my Paradise or Spring Valley home?
In most standard residential zones you can keep up to 20 hens with required coop setbacks. Roosters are not allowed. Check your HOA — many master-planned communities ban poultry.
Can I keep goats or a horse on my property?
Only if your lot is zoned R-E Rural Estates, R-U Residential Urban, or agricultural. R-1 zones do not permit livestock.
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