Livestock: Las Vegas vs Paradise
How do livestock rules compare between Las Vegas, NV and Paradise, NV?
Las Vegas has fewer restrictions than Paradise.
Las Vegas, NV
Clark County
Livestock — horses, cattle, goats, sheep, pigs — is restricted to R-E (Rural Estate) and agricultural zoning in Las Vegas under LVMC 7.36 and Title 19. Minimum lot size is 17,500 sf, with animal density capped by species. Slaughter and commercial breeding require additional review.
View full Las Vegas rules →Paradise, NV
Clark County
Horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs are allowed only in R-E, R-U, and agricultural zones per Title 30. Minimum lot sizes, shelter, and mandatory shade required. Pigs restricted outside ag zoning.
View full Paradise rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Las Vegas | Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Zoning Required | - | R-E / R-U / Ag |
| Lot Minimum | - | 0.5-1+ acre typical |
| Shade | - | Mandatory |
| Pigs | - | Ag zones mostly |
| HOA Overlay | - | Can ban outright |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Las Vegas FAQ
Can I board a friend's horse if I'm in R-E?
Casual boarding for one or two animals is usually allowed incidental to residential use. Commercial boarding requires a conditional use permit.
Is my property R-E?
Check the city zoning map. R-E parcels are concentrated in the northwest around Floyd Lamb and southwest near Pioneer Territory.
Paradise FAQ
Can I keep a horse on my half-acre in unincorporated Clark County?
Only if the parcel is zoned R-E, R-U, or agricultural. Most R-1 residential zoning does not allow horses regardless of lot size.
Do I need a permit for a backyard goat?
No state permit for a pet goat, but the lot must be in a zone that allows hoofstock and you must meet setbacks and shade requirements. Manure management must not trigger a Title 14 nuisance.
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