City of Las Vegas Turf Limits

Turf limits restrict or prohibit the amount of grass to be planted at new properties. The restrictions prohibiting types of grass that can be planted apply to all property owners. Restrictions are based on the drought stage in effect at the time a building permit is issued. Contact your water provider if you have questions about turf limitations.

	No Drought	Drought Watch	Drought Alert
Single-family homes	50 percent of a front yard, including a driveway or parking area, can be grass.	Same as No Drought. New turf prohibited in common areas of neighborhood, except for privately-owned parks with an area greater than 10 feet.	No new turf allowed in front yards. 50 percent of turf in side and rear yard or 100 square feet, whichever is greater, may be grass (max. 5,000 square feet).
Multifamily homes (apartments, condos)	30 percent of an area set aside for landscaping can be grass. This does NOT include parking lots or driveways.	New turf prohibited in common areas, except for privately-owned parks with an area greater than 10 feet.	Turf prohibited in common areas or front yards except for privately-owned parks with an area greater than 10 feet.
Non-residential developments	25 percent of an area set aside for landscaping can be grass. This does NOT include parking lots or driveways.	New turf prohibited, except by special permit. Does not apply to schools, parks or cemeteries. Permitted turf will not be more than 50 percent of turf allowed in No Drought.	Same as Drought Watch
Golf Courses	Limited to 5 acres average per hole, with a maximum 10 additional acres for driving ranges.	Same as in No Drought. Golf courses are subject to water budgets.	Same as Drought Watch

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City of Las Vegas Turf Limits