Business Licensing & Operations in Lyon County, NV (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Lyon County, Nevada.
Verified from official government sources
Adult Entertainment
In unincorporated Lyon County, Nevada, an adult characterized business cannot open without a Board-issued license, and it must sit at least 3,000 feet from any church, school, playground, residential area or property zoned XX Adult Use District. The Sheriff investigates every owner with a 5% or greater interest, including fingerprinting and an FBI background check.
Adult Business Licensing in Lyon County
Heavy RestrictionsLyon County Code § 5.08.03
5.08.03: LICENSE REQUIRED; ... ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS; APPEAL OF DENIAL OF LICENSE: ... A. It is unlawful for any person to commence operating an establishment as an adult characterized business without first applying for and receiving a license pursuant to this chapter and complying with the specific requirements of this chapter. ... ... F. The Sheriff will conduct an investigation of suitabi...
Secondhand Dealers
In unincorporated Lyon County, Nevada, anyone buying or selling secondhand personal property, metal junk or melted metals must first get a secondhand dealer permit from the Board of County Commissioners. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office runs a character check before any Board hearing, and dealers must log every transaction on a Sheriff-supplied activity sheet.
Secondhand Dealer Permits in Lyon County
Some RestrictionsLyon County Code § 5.04.02
5.04.02: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: ... A. Permit Required: It is unlawful for any person to purchase or sell and do business as a secondhand dealer in the County without first obtaining a permit for such business from the Board. B. Application for Permit: Applications for such permits shall be made on forms supplied by the Sheriff's office. At this time, a character check will be made by the Sheriff...
Pawnbrokers
Operating as a pawnbroker in unincorporated Lyon County, Nevada requires a permit from the Board of County Commissioners plus a $500 surety bond, with a separate autopawn permit and $10,000 environmental bond needed to take vehicles as collateral. Interest is capped at 10% a month and pledged property must be held 120 days.
Pawnbroker Licensing in Lyon County
Significant RestrictionsLyon County Code § 5.05.02
5.05.02: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: ... A. Permit Required: ... It is unlawful for any person to purchase or sell and do business as a pawnbroker in the County without first obtaining a permit for such business from the Board. B. Autopawn Permit: An additional permit must be acquired prior to accepting a motor vehicle as pledged property or using a motor vehicle in any other manner as collateral for ...
Auto Repair on Residential Property
Lyon County bars auto repair, auto body and engine work under a home occupation or home based business permit, except on an emergency roadside basis. Automotive services performed under a mobile home based business permit are limited to cleaning, detailing and minor glass or accessory-part repair, under Lyon County Code § 15.231.03(B).
Home-Based Auto Repair Limits in Lyon County
Heavy RestrictionsLyon County Code §§ 15.231.01, 15.231.03
15.231.01: PURPOSE: A. The purpose of the home occupation (HO) and home based business permit (HBB) provisions is to permit the establishment and operation of businesses within residential neighborhoods and agricultural areas, in a way to mitigate anticipated impacts of the businesses on adjacent properties or the general neighborhood. Home occupations and home based businesses are limited to t...
All Lyon County ordinances
See every category we cover for Lyon County: parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Lyon County Ordinance Hub →