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Clark County has adopted the 2024 International Fire Code with Southern Nevada amendments under CCC Chapter 13.04. Open burning requires permission from the Fire Code Official, must be 50 feet from any structure, and bonfires are prohibited.
Clark County has adopted the 2024 International Fire Code and 2024 International Residential Code with Southern Nevada amendments. Smoke alarms are required in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every story including basements.
Most of Paradise sits on the Las Vegas Valley floor with low wildfire risk. The western and northern outskirts approach the Spring Mountains / Mt. Charleston Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) where Clark County Fire enforces brush clearance and defensible-space rules.
CCC §13.04.260 makes it unlawful to possess, use, sell, or store dangerous fireworks anywhere in unincorporated Clark County. Only Safe-N-Sane fireworks may be ignited, and only between July 1 and July 4 each year.
Clark County Fire enforces Title 13 weed and brush abatement. Defensible space of 30-100 feet required in WUI areas near Red Rock, Mount Charleston, and Lake Mead. Non-compliance triggers county abatement and a lien.
Open burning is prohibited in urban Clark County. Recreational fires are allowed only in approved fire pits, chimineas, or manufactured devices burning clean fuel, with a max 3 ft by 2 ft pile and an adult present.
Clark County permits recreational fire pits without a permit under DAQ Regulation §42.1.2. Must be attended with fire extinguisher available. Gas fire features at commercial occupancies must be certified. 10-foot clearance from combustible construction.
Nevada regulates liquefied petroleum gas storage and handling statewide under NRS 590 and NAC 590, adopting NFPA 58 by reference and licensing dealers, installers, and bulk storage facilities through the Board for the Regulation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.
CCC §12.40.020 (Portable Audio Equipment) bans car-stereo or portable audio that is plainly audible at 50 feet from the source on a public way or any private property of another. CCC §14.55.020 applies to amplified residential music as 'unnecessary noise.'
Clark County does not have a dedicated leaf blower ordinance. Gas and electric leaf blowers fall under the general unnecessary-noise rule in CCC §14.55.020. Practical window: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. — outside that, expect a complaint.
Paradise is unincorporated Clark County, so Clark County Code Chapter 14.55 (Unnecessary Noise) controls. CCC §14.55.020 prohibits noise that is annoying to a person of ordinary sensitivity near any residence, apartment, dwelling, or public place in unincorporated Clark County. There is no hard numeric quiet-hour curfew in the chapter itself, but Code Enforcement applies a de facto 10 p.m.-7 a.m. window.
CCC §10.36.010 (Noise annoyance) prohibits keeping any animal that, by loud or frequent habitual barking, yelping, braying, crowing, or other noise, causes annoyance to the neighborhood or any person in the vicinity. Enforced by Clark County Animal Control.
Clark County Code Enforcement treats construction noise between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. as actionable under CCC Chapter 14.55. No separate chapter dedicates construction hours in unincorporated Clark County, so the general unnecessary-noise standard controls — daytime construction is presumed lawful but can still violate §14.55.020 if it is unreasonable.
Nevada NRS 484D.475 prohibits modifying a motor vehicle muffler or exhaust to produce louder noise than the factory original. CCC §14.55 backs this with local nuisance enforcement.
Title 30 Section 30.68.020 uses an octave-band table. At 1000 Hz: residential 47 day / 37 night; business 52 day / 42 night; industrial 67 day / 57 night. A 10 dB exceedance is allowed once per day for up to 15 minutes.
Industrial zones allow 67 dB day and 57 dB night at 1000 Hz per Title 30 Section 30.68.020. M-1, M-2, M-3 zones also relax audio rules. Residential limits still control at any residential boundary.
Aircraft noise is fully exempt from Clark County standards under Section 30.68.020. Harry Reid International runs an FAA Part 150 program. Nellis AFB adds northeast overflights. FAA preempts airspace.
Outdoor music on private property must stay under 47 dB day and 37 dB night in residential zones per Title 30. The Gaming Enterprise District Strip corridor is exempt. Commercial events need a permit.
Clark County Code Chapter 7.100 requires a Short-Term Rental Unit license for any rental of 30 consecutive days or less in unincorporated Clark County including Paradise. The unit cannot be within 2,500 feet of a resort casino or within 1,000 feet of another STR.
CCC Chapter 7.100 caps occupancy at the lesser of two persons per bedroom or ten persons per residential unit. Hosting weddings, parties, or commercial events at an STR is prohibited.
An STR license application costs $45 (non-refundable). The annual license fee is set by the County Commission based on the number of bedrooms in the unit and must be paid each year at renewal. License is non-transferable and unit-specific.
Clark County imposes strict STR noise limits under the 2024 ordinance. Quiet hours run 10 PM to 9 AM, outdoor amplified music is banned, and three complaints can revoke your license.
Clark County STRs must collect combined transient lodging tax of roughly 13.38% plus Live Entertainment Tax where applicable. License fees run about 1,000 to 1,500 dollars per year.
Unincorporated Clark County does not cap annual rental nights for licensed STRs, but imposes a minimum 2-night stay requirement and prohibits STRs entirely in many HOAs and master-planned communities.
Clark County requires licensed STRs to maintain liability insurance of at least 500,000 dollars per occurrence and name Clark County as additional insured. Airbnb Host Protection alone is not sufficient.
The 2024 Clark County STR ordinance requires one off-street parking space per bedroom. Guests cannot park on the street in most residential zones, and RV or commercial vehicle parking by guests is prohibited.
Clark County permits Accessory Apartments (casitas, ADUs) as accessory uses in many residential districts subject to §30.40 zoning standards and §30.44 use regulations. The unit must be on the same lot as the primary dwelling and may include cooking facilities.
Converting a garage to living space requires a Clark County building permit, structural and electrical upgrades, and replacement of the required off-street parking. Title 30 §30.60 requires minimum off-street parking that the original garage provided.
Clark County allows accessory storage sheds up to 200 sq ft and 12 ft tall without a building permit, but they must comply with the setbacks and lot coverage rules of the underlying zoning district under §30.56.
Carports in Clark County require a building permit when attached to the house or over 200 square feet. Freestanding metal carports must meet the 90 mph Las Vegas Valley wind design and Title 30 setbacks.
Unincorporated Clark County permits tiny homes under Title 30 (Unified Development Code) following Nevada SB 150 (2021), which requires Clark County to designate at least one zoning district for tiny houses as ADUs, as single-family residences, and in tiny house parks. The county code defines a tiny home as a detached single-family dwelling built on a foundation, minimum 150 sq ft, per the International Residential Code.
Commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVW or with commercial signage cannot be parked on residential streets in Paradise except for active loading or service work. Clark County Code Enforcement issues warnings and citations on complaint.
CCC §14.40.030 prohibits stopping, standing, or parking where official signs prohibit it. Vehicles left on a public street for more than 72 consecutive hours can be cited and towed as abandoned under NRS 484B.450.
RVs and recreational trailers may be parked on private driveways in Paradise, but parking on a public street is restricted to short-duration loading/unloading or 24-72 hour limits depending on the street class. Permits are required for extended street parking under CCC §14.40.
Clark County permits residential Level 1 and Level 2 EV chargers with a standard electrical permit. Commercial charging station installations require a building permit through Development Services. Clark County and NV Energy offer rebates and incentives.
Unincorporated Clark County does not impose a blanket ban on overnight on-street parking, but vehicles must be currently registered, operable, and not parked in the same spot for more than 72 hours. Enforcement of abandoned or long-term parked vehicles follows NRS 487.
Unincorporated Clark County requires paved driveways in most residential zones and prohibits parking on unimproved (dirt/gravel) surfaces. Driveway widths, approaches, and curb cuts are regulated under Title 30 (Unified Development Code) and Title 14 (Traffic).
Clark County prohibits abandoned vehicles on highways, streets, and public property under §14.40.043 and §14.04.005. 72-hour standard applies. Property owners can tow unauthorized vehicles after notice per NRS 487.038.
Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) mandatory watering schedule assigns every Paradise address to a group (A-F) and limits irrigation by season. Sunday watering is prohibited year-round. Summer 11 a.m.-7 p.m. watering prohibited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 Code §30.64.020 (Fences and Walls) allows fences up to 6 feet in height in single-family residential development, except within 15 feet of the front property line or private street where lower limits apply.
CCC §30.64.020 allows masonry block, wrought iron, wood, vinyl, and approved decorative materials in residential zoning. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electric fencing are prohibited on residentially zoned property except for limited livestock-keeping districts.
Clark County requires a building permit for any retaining wall over 4 feet tall measured from footing to top. Engineering is required, and walls holding a surcharge load need a permit regardless of height.
Clark County allows fences up to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 3.5 feet in front yards. Corner lot vision triangles cap height at 3.5 feet. HOAs often impose tighter architectural rules.
Nevada has no good-neighbor fence statute requiring cost-sharing. Clark County treats neighbor fence disputes as civil matters; boundary walls follow the recorded property line and shared walls need mutual agreement.
Under NRS 461A, any residential pool over 18 inches deep in Clark County must have a 5-foot barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates. Mesh barriers and door alarms may serve as secondary barriers.
Unincorporated Clark County requires a building permit for any fence over 6 feet tall and for most masonry or block walls regardless of height. Wood and wrought iron under 6 feet typically need no permit.
Nevada state law (NAC 503) and Clark County Code restrict possession of dangerous or exotic wild animals. Big cats, primates, large constrictor snakes, alligators, bears, wolves, and venomous reptiles are prohibited or require state permits.
Clark County Code §10.36.040 requires that no dog or cat run at large in unincorporated Clark County. Dogs off the owner's property must be on a leash, under the direct control of a competent person.
Unincorporated Clark County allows up to 20 chickens on small lots and more on rural-estate zoning, per Title 30. Roosters are restricted in most residential zones. Livestock require R-E, R-U, or agricultural zoning.
Beekeeping is permitted in unincorporated Clark County under Title 10 and Title 30 with hive setbacks and annual registration with the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Africanized bee concerns apply.
Unincorporated Clark County does NOT restrict dogs by breed. NRS 202.500 dangerous dog law applies based on behavior. Title 10 Section 10.08 enforces responsible ownership regardless of breed.
Horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs are allowed only in R-E, R-U, and agricultural zones per Title 30. Minimum lot sizes, shelter, and mandatory shade required. Pigs restricted outside ag zoning.
Feeding big game, predators, and wild burros is prohibited under NRS 503 and federal Red Rock Canyon NCA and BLM rules. Backyard bird feeders allowed. Feeding feral cats follows Title 10 TNR framework.
Nevada criminalizes animal cruelty and neglect under NRS 574.100, applicable statewide. Hoarding situations involving failure to provide necessary food, water, shelter, or veterinary care constitute misdemeanors, escalating to felonies for willful or repeated cruelty.
Unincorporated Clark County allows home occupations in most residential zones under Title 30, but limits them to low-impact activities that keep the dwelling residential in character.
Unincorporated Clark County generally prohibits all exterior signage for home occupations. Title 30 requires the business to show no visible evidence from the street.
Unincorporated Clark County requires a home occupation permit plus a county business license to operate any business from a residence, reviewed against Title 30 standards.
Home daycare in Clark County requires state licensing through Nevada DPBH plus a county home occupation permit. Family homes allow 6 children; group homes 7-12 with an assistant.
Unincorporated Clark County heavily restricts client visits to home occupations under Title 30. The rule of thumb is that a home business cannot generate traffic beyond what is typical for a single-family residence.
Nevada authorizes cottage food operations under NRS 446.866 for shelf-stable homemade foods. Clark County requires Health District registration plus a home occupation permit.
Unincorporated Clark County requires a building permit for all in-ground swimming pools, spas, and any pool exceeding 24 inches deep. Plans, barrier compliance, and drain anti-entrapment per federal VGB Act are required.
Unincorporated Clark County requires a permit for any hot tub or spa holding water deeper than 24 inches. A locking safety cover satisfying ASTM F1346 can substitute for a perimeter fence on many residential spas.
Unincorporated Clark County requires every residential swimming pool, spa, or artificial body of water to be enclosed by a non-climbable, four-sided barrier at least 60 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates. Rules are codified at Clark County Code Chapter 22.20 (Swimming Pool and Spa Code), which adopts the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Southern Nevada Amendments. The county adopted the 2024 ISPSC effective January 11, 2026.
Unincorporated Clark County regulates residential pool safety through Title 22 Chapter 22.20, which adopts the Southern Nevada Swimming Pool & Spa Code (SNPSC) — based on the International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (ISPSC). SNPSC Section 305 requires a residential barrier at least 60 inches tall (or 8-ft non-climbable measured inside), with no more than 4 inches of clearance below.
Unincorporated Clark County treats an above-ground pool as a regulated swimming pool under Title 22 Chapter 22.20 once it can hold water more than 24 inches deep, triggering the Southern Nevada Swimming Pool & Spa Code. The pool wall can serve as part of the barrier when it is at least 48 inches tall, but a removable or lockable ladder is required to prevent access.
Most of Paradise is in FEMA Zone X (minimal risk), but flash flooding hits the Las Vegas Wash and adjacent washes from July monsoon storms. Clark County Regional Flood Control District (CCRFCD) maintains detention basins. Floodplain construction requires permit review.
Clark County grading follows Title 22 and Title 30. Permits required above 50 cubic yards, 5-foot slopes, or in flood zones. Projects over 5 acres need a CCRFCD drainage study using the HCDDM manual.
Clark County erosion control follows the CCRFCD HCDDM and NDEP Construction Stormwater permit. Dust (PM10) is regulated by the Clark County Dept of Environment and Sustainability under Section 90 and 94.
Clark County runs an MS4 NPDES stormwater program through Title 24 and CCRFCD. Construction sites of 1 acre or more need SWPPPs and NDEP Construction Stormwater permits. Outfall drains to Lake Mead.
Clark County Department of Parks and Recreation Policy S.15 (updated Nov 2025) allows recreational drone flights at 28 designated county parks. All flights must follow FAA Part 107 / recreational rules and Remote ID requirements.
Commercial drones in Clark County require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Class B airspace covers most of the Las Vegas Valley, requiring LAANC authorization. The Las Vegas Strip corridor and Nellis AFB airspace are heavily restricted. Local property permissions also apply.
Recreational drones in Clark County must comply with FAA 14 CFR Part 107 and the FAA recreational exception. Flight over Clark County parks is generally prohibited. Las Vegas airspace and the Strip are heavily restricted. Registration is required for drones over 0.55 pounds.
Clark County Title 30 sets outdoor lighting standards for new development including illumination limits at property lines, full-cutoff fixture requirements for commercial properties, and shielding of residential security lights to avoid light trespass on neighbors.
Clark County Title 30.64 regulates outdoor lighting with shielded fixture, BUG rating, and color temperature standards. Dark-sky protections are strongest near Red Rock Canyon and the Spring Mountains.
Clark County addresses light trespass through Title 30.64 lighting standards and Title 14 nuisance rules. Typical property-line limit is 0.1 to 0.5 footcandle. Glare into neighbor windows is prohibited.
Nevada NRS 453D.110 allows home cultivation of up to 6 cannabis plants per adult (12 per household) ONLY if no licensed retail dispensary is within 25 miles. Paradise has dozens of dispensaries within 25 miles, so home cultivation is effectively prohibited.
Nevada sets statewide minimum setbacks for licensed cannabis retailers from schools, parks, and similar uses under NRS 678B.250, while authorizing cities and counties to impose additional zoning conditions within those statutory floors.
Clark County follows federal EPA RRP rule (40 CFR 745) for lead paint in pre-1978 housing. Contractors must be EPA-certified. Pre-1978 housing is limited in the Las Vegas Valley due to post-1978 growth.
Nevada DIR Mechanical Compliance Section regulates Clark County elevators under NRS 455C. Annual inspections are required. Las Vegas Strip casinos contain thousands of regulated conveyances.
Clark County pest control is regulated by the Nevada Dept of Agriculture under NRS 555.2605. Applicators must be licensed. Common pests include scorpions, black widows, termites, and African honey bees.
Clark County scaffolding follows Nevada OSHA (NAC 618) adopting 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. Scaffolds over 4 feet need guardrails, fall protection, and competent-person inspection. Desert heat and wind add hazards.
Clark County sets setbacks through Title 30 UDC. R-1 typically requires 20-foot front, 5-foot side, and 15-foot rear setbacks. Master-planned communities often tighten these through Specific Plans.
Clark County caps lot coverage under Title 30 UDC. R-1 zones typically allow 50 percent building coverage. Impervious surface limits apply in FEMA flood zones and sensitive watershed areas.
Clark County caps residential structures at 35 feet in most R-1 zones under Title 30. Height near Harry Reid International Airport is further restricted by FAA Part 77 surfaces and Airport Environs Overlay.
There is no rent control in Clark County. Nevada has no statewide rent control and no state law authorizing local rent control ordinances. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 60 days written notice for month-to-month tenancies under NRS 118A.
Nevada does not have just-cause eviction protections for private residential tenants. Under NRS 40.251, a landlord may terminate a month-to-month tenancy with 30 days no-cause notice (60 days if over 60 years old or disabled). Clark County has no separate protections.
Clark County requires a business license for owners operating residential rental properties in unincorporated areas. Short-term rentals (less than 31 days) require a separate short-term rental license. There is no general landlord inspection registry for long-term rentals.
For nonpayment, NRS 40.253 requires a 7-judicial-day pay-or-quit notice before summary eviction. Nevada uses a unique 'tenant-initiated' process: the tenant must file an affidavit (answer) with the justice court to contest the eviction, and a court order issues if no affidavit is filed in time.
NRS 118A.290 requires Nevada landlords to keep rentals habitable — sound structure, weatherproofing, working plumbing, heating, electrical, and a safe water supply. NRS 118A.360 lets tenants repair-and-deduct after written notice, and NRS 118A.380 lets tenants act when essential services such as heat, water, or electricity fail.
NRS 118A.330 requires a Nevada landlord to give the tenant at least 24 hours' notice before entering and to enter only at reasonable times during normal business hours, except in an emergency. The landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant.
NRS 118A.210 caps a Nevada late fee at 5 percent of the periodic rent and requires it to be set out in the rental agreement. For tenancies longer than week-to-week, no late fee may be charged until at least 3 calendar days after rent is due, and fees may not be compounded.
Under NRS 40.251, either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with 30 days' written notice (7 days for week-to-week). Tenants who are 60 or older or have a disability may request an additional 30 days. Fixed-term leases end on their stated date; military servicemembers may terminate under the federal SCRA.
Under NRS 118A.300, a Nevada landlord may not raise rent without serving written notice 60 days before the first increased payment, or 30 days in advance for a periodic tenancy of less than one month. Nevada sets no cap on the amount of an increase and bars local rent control.
Nevada caps a residential security deposit, including any surety bond and last month's rent, at three months' periodic rent. After the tenancy ends, the landlord has 30 days to return the remaining deposit with an itemized written accounting. Wrongful retention can expose the landlord to the entire deposit plus an equal court-set sum.
Nevada requires 5 years of continuous, adverse occupancy plus payment of all state, county, and municipal taxes for that period before a claim of adverse possession can succeed (NRS 11.150; NRS 40.090). Separately, unlawful occupancy of a vacant dwelling is a criminal gross misdemeanor under NRS 205.0817.
Portable and standby generators must meet 47 dB day and 37 dB night residential limits at the property line per Title 30. Emergency use during an outage is exempt. Test runs should be daytime only.
Residential HVAC condensers must stay under 47 dB day and 37 dB night at the property line per Title 30. Desert 115 F heat runs AC 24/7, so compliance usually means setback or a sound blanket.
Bars outside the Gaming Enterprise District must meet 47 dB day and 37 dB night at residential property lines per Title 30. Inside the GED Strip, clubs are fully exempt. License review can deny renewal.
Clark County does not have a specific holiday decoration ordinance, but seasonal displays must comply with property maintenance, noise, electrical safety, and public right-of-way rules. Displays must not obstruct sidewalks or create traffic hazards.
Clark County permits garage sale signs on private property with owner consent. Placement in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, traffic signs, or medians is prohibited. Signs must be removed promptly after the sale ends.
Clark County generally permits political campaign signs on private property with size and duration limits. Signs are typically allowed 60 days before an election and must be removed within 7 to 10 days after. First Amendment protections apply.
Clark County requires building and electrical permits for all solar PV installations. Online permits available through the Citizen Access Portal. NV Energy interconnection is governed by PUCN.
Nevada NRS 111.239 and NRS 116.320 are among the strongest solar access laws in the country. Clark County HOAs cannot ban rooftop solar but may impose reasonable aesthetic restrictions under statute.
Nevada NRS 38.310 requires most Clark County HOA disputes to go through NRED mediation or arbitration before court. The NRED Ombudsman provides free information and referral for owners.
Nevada NRS 116.31031 requires Clark County HOAs to give written notice, cure opportunity, and hearing before fines. Selective enforcement violates NRS 116.31065. Fines capped unless health or safety.
Nevada NRS 116.3108 requires Clark County HOA boards to hold open meetings with posted agendas and 10 days advance notice. Executive sessions are sharply limited. Unit owners have broad speaking rights.
Nevada NRS 116.3115 requires Clark County HOA budgets to be ratified in open meeting. Owners can veto by majority vote. Late assessments may trigger non-judicial foreclosure under NRS 116.31162.
Clark County HOAs run architectural review committees under NRS 116.3102 and 116.31065. Owners submit written applications before exterior changes and receive written decisions, typically within 60 days.
NRS 116.31031 caps most HOA fines at $100 per violation, up to a total of $1,000, and bars a fine unless the owner first gets written notice and a reasonable chance to cure or to contest the violation at a hearing. Fines for imminent health-and-safety threats are not subject to those caps.
Nevada law overrides HOA restrictions in several areas: NRS 278.0208 voids CC&Rs that prohibit or unreasonably restrict solar energy systems, NRS 116.320 protects display of the U.S. flag, NRS 116.325 protects political signs, and NRS 116.330 guarantees owners the right to install drought-tolerant landscaping (xeriscape).
Republic Services is the franchised waste hauler for unincorporated Clark County. Residential customers receive weekly trash pickup and bi-weekly recycling pickup. Carts must be placed curbside by the scheduled day and removed the same day.
Republic Services offers bulk disposal pickup to unincorporated Clark County residents, typically with limits on item count and size per event. Items like furniture, mattresses, appliances, and yard debris are eligible; hazardous waste, tires, and construction debris require special facilities.
Clark County offers single-stream recycling through Republic Services, collected in a separate 95-gallon cart every other week. Recycling is voluntary for residential customers but strongly encouraged. Accepted items include paper, cardboard, plastics #1 and #2, glass, and metal cans.
Trash and recycling carts in unincorporated Clark County must be stored out of public view except on collection days. Carts may not be placed at the curb more than 24 hours before pickup and must be removed within 24 hours after collection.
Clark County Title 11 (Abatement of Nuisances) prohibits property blight including junk accumulation, dead landscaping, graffiti, broken structures, and inoperable vehicles. The Code Enforcement Public Response Office investigates complaints and can abate properties at owner expense.
Clark County Title 11 requires owners of vacant lots to control weeds, trash, debris, and illegal dumping. Desert parcels are particular dust and fire risk sources. Uncontrolled vacant lots are a major Code Enforcement complaint category in unincorporated areas.
Clark County Code Title 11 requires residential trash and recycling bins to be stored out of public view between collection days. Improper storage is a common property maintenance complaint enforced by Code Enforcement in the Las Vegas Valley.
Clark County enforces one of the strictest juvenile curfews in Nevada. Minors under 18 are prohibited from public places from 10 pm to 5 am on weekdays and midnight to 5 am on weekends. Curfew near the Las Vegas Strip is even more restrictive.
Clark County regional parks and trails are generally closed from dusk or 10 pm until 6 am or sunrise. Entering parks during curfew hours is a trespass violation. Posted hours vary by individual park.
In unincorporated Clark County, sidewalk repair within the public right-of-way is generally the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. Clark County Public Works oversees specifications and permit requirements for sidewalk work within the right-of-way.
Clark County prohibits obstructing public sidewalks with vegetation, merchandise, signs, trash bins, or vehicles. Vegetation must be trimmed to maintain a clear pedestrian path and minimum overhead clearance. Violations are enforced under Title 11 and Title 18.
Most renovation work in unincorporated Clark County requires a building permit. Cosmetic work (painting, flooring, cabinets) is exempt. Structural changes, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work all require permits. Clark County adopts the International Building Code and International Residential Code.
In unincorporated Clark County, one-story detached accessory sheds of 200 square feet or less do not require a building permit, provided they have no plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems. Sheds over 200 square feet require a permit. All sheds must comply with zoning setback requirements.
Fences up to 6 feet tall are exempt from building permits in unincorporated Clark County. Fences over 6 feet require a permit. All fences must comply with Title 30 zoning setback and height restrictions. Pool barrier fences have specific safety requirements.
Decks and platforms 30 inches or less above grade are exempt from permits in Clark County when accessory to a single-family dwelling. All patio covers, carports, and shade structures — whether freestanding or attached — require building permits. Concrete slab patios at grade generally do not require permits.
The most common code violations in unincorporated Clark County include unpermitted construction, blighted properties, graffiti, illegal short-term rentals, zoning violations, junk vehicles, and property maintenance issues. Clark County Code Titles 9, 11, 14, 22, and 30 govern these violations.
Clark County Code Enforcement and Public Response Office handles complaints for unincorporated Clark County. Reports can be filed by phone at (702) 455-4191, by fax, by mail, or through the online complaint portal. Anonymous complaints are accepted.
Clark County Code Enforcement prioritizes cases by severity. Health and safety hazards receive expedited attention. Standard complaints are generally investigated within 7–30 days. The enforcement process begins with education and notices before escalating to citations.
Clark County does not have a specific ordinance restricting or banning bamboo. The desert climate of southern Nevada naturally limits bamboo growth, making it uncommon. Bamboo that spreads to neighboring properties could be addressed as a nuisance under Clark County Title 11.
Nevada's Department of Agriculture maintains a noxious weed list (NAC 555.010) that applies to Clark County. Key invasive species in southern Nevada include tamarisk (salt cedar), giant reed, and Sahara mustard. The SNWA Water Smart Plant List guides recommended species for desert landscaping.
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.
Security cameras are legal on private property in Clark County. Nevada is a one-party consent state for in-person audio recording (NRS 200.620), meaning you can record conversations you are part of. Video surveillance in areas visible to the public is generally legal. Cameras must not record areas where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy (NRS 200.604).
Nevada has a split consent framework: one-party consent for in-person conversations (NRS 200.620) but all-party consent for telephone communications (NRS 200.650). Illegally recording or disclosing conversations is a felony punishable by 1–4 years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine.
In unincorporated Clark County, fences up to 6 feet tall do not require a building permit. Fences over 6 feet require a permit. Clark County Title 30 governs fence height, materials, and setback requirements. Block walls are common in the Las Vegas Valley due to wind conditions.
Nevada sets minimum wage statewide through constitutional and statutory provisions, preempting local wage ordinances and standardizing employer obligations.
Nevada requires private employers with 50+ employees to provide paid leave, with statewide standards limiting local government modification of leave rules.
Nevada has no predictive scheduling law, with workplace scheduling governed by general wage-hour rules under NRS Chapter 608 and federal FLSA standards.
Nevada is a shall-issue state requiring a permit to carry concealed firearms, with sheriff-issued CCW permits valid for five years subject to training requirements.
Nevada law preempts local firearm ordinances, reserving regulation of firearms, ammunition, and components to the state legislature, with narrow exceptions.
Nevada generally permits open carry of firearms by adults without a permit, subject to location restrictions and the state preemption framework.
Nevada allows loaded firearms in private vehicles without a permit, but concealment on the person within a vehicle still requires a CCW permit under state law.
Nevada does not mandate E-Verify use by private employers, though state agencies and certain public contractors may participate voluntarily under federal contractor rules.
Nevada has no statewide statute mandating or prohibiting sanctuary policies, leaving counties and cities free to set their own immigration cooperation rules.
Nevada delegates agricultural zoning to counties and cities under NRS 278, while state law preserves farm operation rights through Right to Farm protections.
Nevada protects established agricultural operations from nuisance claims when farming activities pre-date conflicting non-agricultural land uses in the area.
Nevada has no statewide plastic bag ban or preemption statute, allowing local governments to regulate single-use plastic bags through ordinances.
Nevada lacks statewide restrictions on polystyrene foam food containers, leaving regulation to local jurisdictions concerned with litter and recycling impacts.
Nevada has no statewide plastic straw restriction, leaving regulation of single-use straws to local governments and individual food service operators.
Nevada prohibits the sale of tobacco, vapor, and alternative nicotine products to anyone under 21 years old, aligning with federal Tobacco 21 law.
Nevada has no statewide ban on flavored tobacco or vapor products, leaving flavor regulation primarily to federal FDA authority and limited local action.
Nevada regulates vapor product retailers through state licensing, requiring tobacco retail licenses, age verification, and compliance with otp tax provisions.