Las Vegas requires driveways in residential zones to be paved with concrete, asphalt or approved pavers under LVMC Title 19. Parking on unpaved surfaces in front yards is prohibited, and driveway widths are regulated to preserve on-street parking and streetscape character.
LVMC Title 19 sets driveway standards for residential lots. Driveways must be fully paved with concrete, asphalt or decorative pavers — gravel and bare dirt are not acceptable parking surfaces in the R-1 and R-E residential zones. This is commonly misunderstood because decorative rock landscaping is allowed in front yards under xeriscape guidelines, but rock is for landscaping, not vehicle storage. Vehicles parked on landscaping or unpaved front yard are a Code Enforcement violation. Maximum curb cut and driveway width at the public right-of-way are set by zoning (typically 25–30 feet for single-family) to prevent lot fronts from being paved shore-to-shore. Front-yard setback parking pads must connect directly to the driveway and may not occupy more than a defined percentage of the front yard. Commercial vehicles over a posted GVWR and RVs must be screened behind the front building line. Grease and oil stains on driveways that run off to the public street trigger stormwater violations under the city's MS4 permit.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Las Vegas code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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