Front yard vegetable and edible gardens are permitted in unincorporated Clark County, subject to water conservation requirements. Nevada law (AB 356, 2021) bans nonfunctional turf, and Clark County enforces strict water waste ordinances through the SNWA. Xeriscaped and drip-irrigated gardens are encouraged.
Unincorporated Clark County allows front yard edible and ornamental gardens. However, southern Nevada's aggressive water conservation policies shape what is practical and permissible. Assembly Bill 356 (2021) requires the removal of nonfunctional turf (ornamental grass not used for recreation) by 2027 in southern Nevada communities served by the Colorado River. This law does not apply to edible gardens or functional turf areas, but it reflects the region's strong stance on water conservation. The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) offers Water Smart Landscape rebates of $3 per square foot for converting turf to water-efficient landscaping. Front yard gardens should use drip irrigation rather than overhead sprinklers to comply with Clark County and SNWA water waste ordinances, which prohibit water runoff onto sidewalks, streets, or neighboring properties. Clark County Title 30 (Unified Development Code) governs landscaping requirements for new developments and may include provisions on minimum landscaping coverage and approved plant materials. HOAs in master-planned communities (Summerlin, Green Valley, etc.) may have additional restrictions on front yard gardens, though Nevada law (NRS 116.2102) limits HOA restrictions on water-efficient landscaping. Desert-adapted food plants like citrus trees, pomegranates, figs, herbs, and raised bed vegetables are popular in the region.
No penalty for having a front yard garden. However, water waste — such as irrigating between 11 AM and 7 PM from May through August or allowing runoff — can result in SNWA water waste citations starting at a written warning, then $80 for a first fine, up to $1,280 for repeat violations.
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