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Landscape Codes

In the case of permits issued prior to the adoption of these restrictions, the landscape development rules at the time of permitting will apply. See the Turf Limits section for more details.

Homeowner's associations

Most government jurisdictions in the Las Vegas Valley have laws that prevent a homeowners association (HOA) from restricting the installation of water-saving landscape. An HOA may require homeowners to submit landscape design plans for approval; however, the HOA cannot require a homeowner to install turf nor can it prohibit water-efficient landscapes. An HOA may restrict the use of some types of landscape materials, such as artificial turf. To avoid problems, review all appropriate HOA policies that may apply to your new landscaping project before proceeding.

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Local turf limits apply.

Residential Restrictions:
New installations of ornamental turf in common areas of residential neighborhoods prohibited. Public and private community parks are exempt.

Non-Residential Restrictions:
No new turf installations allowed except by issuance of a permit from the governing jurisdiction. Under no circumstance shall a permit allow for more than 50 percent of the turf allowed under non-drought conditions.

Residential Properties:
Planting of turf in new residential front yards is prohibited.

May plant turf in a back or side yard of a new residential property. However, turf restricted to 50 percent or less of the landscape area.

New multifamily residential properties allowed turf up to 50 percent of the
turf limitations under non-drought conditions.

Non-Residential Restrictions:
Same as under Drought Watch.

 To be determined

Codes

For more information about landscape development codes for a particular jurisdiction, reference the following code (click on the city name to link to that agency's municipal codes):

Agency Code Number
Boulder City 9-14-8 B(1)c
Clark County 30.64.070 A(1)
Henderson 13.14.090 A(1)c
Las Vegas 14.11.16 (B)
North Las Vegas 17.24.100J A(2)a3
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