Clark County, NV Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- In-basin rule
- Pave driveways in Hydrographic Basin 212
- Outside the basin
- Unpaved OK, dust control required
- Yard parking
- Unimproved/landscaped-area parking always prohibited
- Applies to
- Unincorporated Clark County only
- Citation
- UDC Section 30.04.04(H)(1)(iv)(b)-(c)
Summary
Clark County requires paved driveways for single-family and 1-lot developments inside Hydrographic Basin 212, but allows unpaved driveways elsewhere in the unincorporated county as long as dust control rules are met.
(b) In Hydrographic Basin 212 Within the State of Nevada Hydrographic Basin 212, driveway and parking areas for a 1-lot or single-family development shall be paved with concrete, asphalt, rubberized asphalt, or asphaltic concrete, except where Minimum Design Standards for Nonurban Roadways apply, or for agricultural uses.
(c) Out of Hydrographic Basin 212 In areas outside the State of Nevada Hydrographic Basin 212, driveway and parking areas need not be paved, but are subject to dust control requirements in compliance with Clark County Air Quality Regulations.
Full Breakdown
Under Clark County's Unified Development Code, driveway paving requirements hinge on location. Inside Nevada's Hydrographic Basin 212 -- the developed valley floor covering most of the urban area -- driveway and parking areas for single-family or 1-lot developments must be paved with concrete, asphalt, rubberized asphalt, or asphaltic concrete. Outside that basin, driveways need not be paved, but owners must still meet Clark County Air Quality Regulations for dust control, a duty that cannot be waived. Countywide, parking within unimproved or landscaped yard areas is always prohibited.
Violations & Fines
Unpaved required driveways or parking areas inside Hydrographic Basin 212, or dust-control failures anywhere, are code violations enforceable by Clark County Code Enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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