Clark County, NV Right to Farm: Agricultural Zoning Protection (2026)
Key Facts
- Min. lot size
- 10 acres
- Max. density
- 1 unit per 10 acres
- Max. lot coverage
- 10%
- Max. structure height
- 35 feet
- Rear setback
- 75 feet
Summary
Unincorporated Clark County's AG zoning district requires a 10-acre minimum lot for commercial-scale farms and ranches, with density capped at one unit per 10 acres and a 35-foot height limit.
The AG district is established to accommodate commercial-scale agriculture and secondary uses associated with working farms, ranches, and other agriculture.
B. Standards OTHER STANDARDS LOT
Lot area, min. 10 acres Overlay Districts �30.02.26
Density, max. 1 unit/10 acres Measurement/Exceptions �30.02.25
Lot coverage, max. 10% Use Regulations Chapter 30.03
SETBACK (MIN. FT.) Development Standards Chapter 30.04
A Front 50
B Side interior 25
Side street 50
C Rear 75
HEIGHT (MAX. FT.)
D Structure height 35
Figure 30.02-21: AG District Standards Illustration
Full Breakdown
Clark County Code § 30.02.21 establishes the AG (Agriculture) zoning district for unincorporated county land, covering working farms and ranches outside Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City and Mesquite, which have their own codes. The district requires a 10-acre minimum lot, caps density at one dwelling unit per 10 acres, limits lot coverage to 10%, and sets 50-foot front and side-street setbacks, 25-foot side-interior setbacks, 75-foot rear setbacks, and a 35-foot maximum structure height. Comprehensive Planning administers zoning; Chapter 30.03 governs which agricultural uses are permitted outright.
Violations & Fines
Building without required setbacks or exceeding the lot-coverage or density limits triggers a code enforcement notice; unpermitted structures or land divisions below the 10-acre minimum can be red-tagged and must be corrected before permits issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Clark County's AG zone cover the Las Vegas Strip?
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Sources & Official References
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