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Clark County, NV Invasive Plant Rules: Tree-of-Heaven Removal (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Rule
Invasive-rooted trees barred from required landscaping
Scope
Unincorporated county only, incl. Las Vegas Strip
Not covered
Not on NAC 555.010 noxious weed list
Penalty
Misdemeanor, NRS 193.150, per-day offense
Also banned
Palm trees, same landscaping section

Summary

Unincorporated Clark County's Title 30 landscaping code bans any tree with an invasive root system from counting as required landscaping: a rule that squarely covers Tree of Heaven, even though the species isn't on Nevada's official noxious weed list.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Clark County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

ii. Prohibited (a) Any plant listed on the Nevada State Department of Agriculture's noxious weed list per NAC § 555.010; and (b) Trees with invasive root systems.

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Full Breakdown

Clark County Code § 30.04.01(D)(2)(ii) prohibits two categories of plants from required landscaped areas: anything on Nevada's NAC § 555.010 noxious weed list, and separately, any tree with an invasive root system. Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) doesn't appear on the state noxious weed list, but its aggressive, suckering roots, notorious for cracking foundations, sidewalks and sewer lines, put it squarely in the second, broader prohibition. The rule covers unincorporated county land, including the Paradise and Winchester townships where the Las Vegas Strip actually sits; Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City and Mesquite run their own separate codes. Violating Title 30 is a misdemeanor under § 30.01.07(D)(1), with each day of continued violation charged separately.

Violations & Fines

Violating Title 30's landscaping standards is a misdemeanor under NRS 193.150, enforced via County Code § 30.01.07(D)(1); each day the violation continues counts as a separate offense, plus possible additional fines under Title 1.14.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Clark County's code name Tree of Heaven specifically?
No. Title 30's landscaping rule bars any 'tree with invasive root systems' from required landscaped areas, a general category, not a species list, but Tree of Heaven's aggressive roots put it squarely inside that ban.
Does this rule apply on the Las Vegas Strip?
Yes. Las Vegas Boulevard South runs through unincorporated Paradise and Winchester townships, so this county landscaping standard applies there directly: the City of Las Vegas' separate municipal code does not govern the Strip.
What's the penalty for violating this landscaping standard?
Title 30 violations are misdemeanors under NRS 193.150, enforced by Clark County under Code § 30.01.07(D)(1); each day the violation continues is treated as a separate offense.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Clark County

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