8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Clark County, Nevada.
Verified from official government sources
Clark County requires property owners to keep weeds, grass, and dry vegetation under 6 inches under Title 10 nuisance rules. Overgrown yards are a desert fire hazard and trigger abatement quickly.
Clark County requires property owners to trim trees overhanging public sidewalks to 8 ft clearance and streets to 14 ft. Private trees across property lines follow Nevada common law: neighbors may trim to the line.
Clark County has no heritage tree ordinance or specific tree removal permit. Existing mature tree preservation is encouraged but not mandated for single-family residential. Commercial redevelopment may get reduced tree ratios for preservation.
Clark County enforces weed abatement under Title 10.30 plus Regulation 41 dust control. Tumbleweeds and cheatgrass over 6 inches are cited quickly; dust from lots over 5,000 sq ft needs a Dust Control Permit.
Clark County follows SNWA mandatory water conservation rules due to Lake Mead crisis. AB 356 bans ornamental grass in commercial and HOA common areas by December 2026. Water Smart rebates incentivize turf removal.
Rainwater harvesting for non-potable outdoor use at single-family homes is legal in Nevada under AB 138 (2017). Clark County allows roof-based collection; indoor or potable use still needs state review.
Clark County encourages Mojave native and desert-adapted landscaping through SNWA Water Smart Landscapes rebates. No county rule bans native plants, and front-yard xeriscape is allowed under Title 30.
Artificial turf is allowed in Clark County as an SNWA-approved water-saving alternative. Products must meet Title 30 standards for color, pile height, and permeability. AB 356 drives conversion by end of 2026.
4 cities in Clark County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Native Plants
8 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Grass Height Limits
8 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Grass Height Limits
8 verified rules • Artificial Turf, Grass Height Limits
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