Brush Clearance: North Las Vegas vs Paradise
How do brush clearance rules compare between North Las Vegas, NV and Paradise, NV?
North Las Vegas and Paradise have similar restriction levels.
North Las Vegas, NV
Clark County
North Las Vegas requires weed and brush abatement on all residential and vacant lots under NLVMC Title 9, with defensible space obligations near the Sheep Range WUI. Code enforcement issues 10 to 30 day notices.
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Clark County
Clark County Fire enforces Title 13 weed and brush abatement. Defensible space of 30-100 feet required in WUI areas near Red Rock, Mount Charleston, and Lake Mead. Non-compliance triggers county abatement and a lien.
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| Fact | North Las Vegas | Paradise |
|---|---|---|
| Max Weed Height | 6 to 8 inches | - |
| Notice Period | 10 to 30 days | - |
| Defensible Space | 30 ft WUI zones | - |
| Code | NLVMC Title 9 | IWUIC adopted |
| Authority | - | Clark County Fire / Title 13 |
| WUI Zone | - | 30-100 ft defensible space |
| Notice | - | 30 days to clear typically |
| Abatement | - | County crew + lien |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
North Las Vegas FAQ
My vacant lot is full of tumbleweeds. What do I do?
Hire a discing or mowing contractor before May. Clark County has a registered list. If you wait until the city cites you, you pay city contractor rates plus admin fees.
Does the city clear rights of way?
The city maintains medians and its own parcels, but the property owner is responsible for the area between the sidewalk and the street in most residential blocks. Check your plat.
Paradise FAQ
Do I need to clear brush from my Clark County property?
In WUI areas near Red Rock, Mount Charleston, and Lake Mead, yes — maintain 30 feet of defensible space plus a reduced-fuel zone out to 100 feet. Urban lots must abate dry weeds and tumbleweeds that create a fire hazard.
What happens if I ignore a brush abatement notice?
Clark County Fire sends contracted crews to clear the property. The cost plus administrative fees is billed to the owner and, if unpaid, recorded as a lien against the parcel.
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