Clark County Weed Ordinances Rules (2026) — What You Need to Know

Clark County's property maintenance requirements address overgrown vegetation, dead plants, and weeds as nuisance conditions. Property owners in unincorporated areas are required to keep their lots maintained and free of conditions that affect neighborhood health, safety, and appearance.

The primary vegetation standard is straightforward: grass and weeds over four inches high must be cut. All dead vegetation and overgrown plants must be removed from the property. Vegetation blocking any sidewalk or public right-of-way must be trimmed so it does not create a safety hazard for pedestrians or motorists.

These requirements are enforced under Title 11 of the Clark County Code (Abatement of Nuisances) and through the Code Enforcement Public Response Office. When a violation is reported, the county opens a case and works toward resolution through education, inspection, and notices. Property owners receive written notice of the nuisance and a deadline to bring the property into compliance.

If voluntary compliance is not achieved, the county may escalate to administrative citations, civil penalties, and ultimately county-ordered abatement. Under county-ordered abatement, contractors clear the property and the costs are billed to the property owner or added as a special assessment on the property tax bill. Under Nevada Revised Statutes Section 244.3605, the county has authority to abate public nuisances including noxious plant growth and recover all costs from the property owner.