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North Las Vegas, NV Zoning

Euclidean-zoning. 22 districts · 9 overlays · 7 applicable state preemptions.

Overview

Code type
euclidean
Naming convention
density-encoded

R-1/R-2/R-3 encode approximate max density in du/ac (R-1≈6, R-2≈10–13, R-3≈25). Confirmed via Clark County GIS MPC variants RZ6, RZ10, RZ25 mapping to R-1, R-2, R-3 respectively. C-1/C-2/C-3 is a use-type ladder (neighborhood→general→highway). M-1/M-2/M-3 is an industrial intensity ladder (business park→general→heavy). R-A prefix denotes Redevelopment Area overlay subdistricts. [p §17.24 — dimensional specifics inaccessible via Municode SPA]

Worth knowing
  • Nellis AFB AICUZ carves out NLV parcels from AB 241 by-right MF entitlement — NLV is more affected by Nellis AFB military flight operations than any other Nevada city. The I-A (Industrial Apex) overlay requires Nellis AFB written approval (40-day review) for development in approach/departure corridors. AB 241 §5 explicitly carves out military airport AICUZ parcels from the by-right MF entitlement, meaning the northeast quadrant of NLV near Nellis is effectively exempt from the state housing preemption.
  • C-3 and M-3 absent from v1 legacy record (template-bleed) — The v1 legacy record omitted C-3 (Highway Commercial) and M-3 (Heavy Industrial) despite both districts being confirmed present via Clark County GIS Layer 9 (48 distinct NLV zone codes). These omissions were consistent with template-bleed from a smaller city's zoning profile.
  • PSP (Public/Semi-Public) absent from v1 legacy record (template-bleed) — The PSP base district was absent from the v1 record despite GIS confirmation. PSP covers major civic facilities (City Hall complex, police, fire stations, parks, schools) citywide.

+ 3 more in Quirks & notes

Districts

res_sf 5com 4ind 4res_mf 3spec 3off 1mu 1cbd 1
CodeNameCategory Min lotHeight CoverageFAR Du/acParking Setbacks F/S/R
R-ERanch Estatesres_sf—[4]—[5]—[6]—[7]—[8]—[9]—[1] / —[2] / —[3]
R-ELLow-Density Residential — Lowres_sf—[13]—[14]—[15]—[16]—[17]—[18]—[10] / —[11] / —[12]
R-1Single-Family Residential — Lowres_sf—[22]—[23]—[24]—[25]6—[26]—[19] / —[20] / —[21]
R-CLSingle-Family Residential — Clusterres_sf—[30]—[31]—[32]—[33]—[34]—[35]—[27] / —[28] / —[29]
R-2Single-Family Residential — Mediumres_sf—[39]—[40]—[41]—[42]10—[43]—[36] / —[37] / —[38]
R-3Multifamily Residentialres_mf—[47]—[48]—[49]—[50]25—[51]—[44] / —[45] / —[46]
C-PProfessional Office Commercialoff—[55]—[56]—[57]—[58]——[59]—[52] / —[53] / —[54]
C-1Neighborhood Commercialcom—[63]—[64]—[65]—[66]——[67]—[60] / —[61] / —[62]
C-2General Commercialcom—[71]—[72]—[73]—[74]——[75]—[68] / —[69] / —[70]
C-3Highway Commercialcom—[79]—[80]—[81]—[82]——[83]—[76] / —[77] / —[78]
M-1Business Park Industrialind—[87]—[88]—[89]—[90]——[91]—[84] / —[85] / —[86]
M-2General Industrialind—[95]—[96]—[97]—[98]——[99]—[92] / —[93] / —[94]
M-3Heavy Industrialind—[103]—[104]—[105]—[106]——[107]—[100] / —[101] / —[102]
PSPPublic / Semi-Publicspec—[111]—[112]—[113]—[114]——[115]—[108] / —[109] / —[110]
PUDPlanned Unit Developmentspec—[119]—[120]—[121]—[122]——[123]—[116] / —[117] / —[118]
PIDPlanned Industrial Developmentind—[127]—[128]—[129]—[130]——[131]—[124] / —[125] / —[126]
PCDPlanned Commercial Developmentcom—[135]—[136]—[137]—[138]——[139]—[132] / —[133] / —[134]
MUDMixed-Use Developmentmu—[143]—[144]—[145]—[146]——[147]—[140] / —[141] / —[142]
R-A/R-2Redevelopment Area — R-2 Subdistrictres_mf—[151]—[152]—[153]—[154]10[155]—[156]—[148] / —[149] / —[150]
R-A/R-3Redevelopment Area — R-3 Subdistrictres_mf—[160]—[161]—[162]—[163]25[164]—[165]—[157] / —[158] / —[159]
R-A/DCRedevelopment Area — Downtown Corecbd—[169]—[170]—[171]—[172]——[173]—[166] / —[167] / —[168]
R-A/PSPRedevelopment Area — Public/Semi-Publicspec—[177]—[178]—[179]—[180]——[181]—[174] / —[175] / —[176]

Confidence: confirmed partial under review not found

Overlays

I-A
Military / Nellis AFB Industrial Apex (I-A)
MIL
§17.24 Article 6 (Overlay Districts) — I-A Overlay

Properties within Nellis Air Force Base approach/departure corridors, clear zones, and accident potential zones as defined by Nellis AFB AICUZ

aicuz_coordinationNellis AFB written approval required for development in I-A overlay
height_restrictions—[182]
uses_restrictedResidential, schools, hospitals, noise-sensitive uses restricted or prohibited in high-APZ zones[183]
F-1
Floodway (F-1)
FP
§17.24 Article 6 — F-1 Floodway Overlay

FEMA Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) designated floodway areas within North Las Vegas city limits

floodway_encroachmentNo encroachments; fill and structures prohibited without hydraulic study showing no BFE rise[184]
prohibited_usesResidential construction prohibited in regulatory floodway[185]
F-2
Floodplain (F-2)
FP
§17.24 Article 6 — F-2 Floodplain Overlay

FEMA 100-year floodplain (SFHA Zone AE) as mapped in Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for North Las Vegas

elevation_standard—[186]
nfip_participationNorth Las Vegas participates in NFIP; floodplain development regulated per 44 CFR 60.3[187]
uses_regulatedResidential and commercial development permitted with BFE elevation compliance; substantial improvement rules apply[188]
GED
Gaming Enterprise District (GED)
SPEC
§17.24 Article 6 — GED Gaming Enterprise Overlay

Applicant-requested overlay designation on qualifying commercial base district; requires City Council approval and Nevada Gaming Control Board licensing coordination

base_districts_eligibleGeneral Commercial (C-2); possibly C-3 Highway Commercial
gaming_control_boardNevada Gaming Control Board licensing required under NRS 463[189]
minimum_site_area—[190]
AE
Airport Environs (AE) — Harry Reid International
AP
§17.24 Article 6 — AE Airport Environs Overlay

Properties within FAA Part 77 imaginary surfaces and AICUZ contours associated with Harry Reid International Airport (LAS); enforced per §17.24 Article 6

height_restrictions—[191]
noise_sensitive_usesResidential, schools, hospitals, religious assemblies restricted in high-noise zones (65+ DNL)[192]
ab241_carve_outAE overlay parcels carved out from AB 241 by-right MF per AB 241 §5[193]
DT
Historic/Downtown Preservation
DT
§17.24 Article 6 — Downtown/Historic Overlay

Designated historic areas and downtown core overlay on the Official Zoning Map

design_reviewExterior alterations and new construction in designated historic/downtown overlay require design review[194]
demolition_reviewDemolition of contributing structures requires Historic Preservation Commission review[195]
COR
Corridor Overlay
COR

not_found

search_performednot_found[196]
AH
Affordable Housing Overlay
AH

not_found

search_performednot_found[197]
TOD
Transit-Oriented Development Overlay
TOD

not_found

search_performednot_found[198]

State preemptions

NRS Chapter 278 — Planning and Zoning Enabling Actapplies
Qualifying condition
Trigger: always. North Las Vegas is an incorporated city in Nevada. All zoning authority derives from NRS 278; no population threshold. NLV is a charter city (NRS 268) with zoning authority exclusively from NRS 278.
Nevada AB 241 (2025) — By-Right Multifamily on Commercial-Zoned Landapplies
Qualifying condition
Trigger: parcel base zone is commercial/mu/office/retail AND not inside Tahoe compact area AND not inside airport overlay. NLV has C-1, C-2, C-3, C-P, and MUD zones. NLV is not inside the TRPA Tahoe compact boundary. Airport-overlay parcels (AE overlay near Harry Reid International) are carved out per AB 241 §5. Nellis AFB AICUZ parcels also carved out per AB 241 §5 military operations carve-out. Net effect: multifamily by-right on commercial-zoned parcels outside airport and AICUZ overlays as of 2025-10-01.
NRS 278.02095 — ADU Mandate (Cities in ≥100k Counties)applies
Qualifying condition
Trigger: city.county_population ≥ 100,000. Clark County 2020 decennial population: 2,265,461 (US Census 2020). Threshold: 100,000. 2,265,461 ≥ 100,000 = TRUE. North Las Vegas must authorize ADUs on single-family lots.
Source
US Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census, Clark County, NV
NRS 244.3358 — STR Ordinance Mandate (Clark County ≥700k)applies
Qualifying condition
Trigger: city.county_population ≥ 700,000. Clark County 2020 decennial population: 2,265,461. Threshold: 700,000. 2,265,461 ≥ 700,000 = TRUE. North Las Vegas (in Clark County) is subject to STR ordinance mandate.
Source
US Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census, Clark County, NV
NRS 278.02083 — Manufactured Housing in SF Districtsapplies
Qualifying condition
Trigger: always (statewide). North Las Vegas SF districts (R-E, R-EL, R-1, R-CL, R-2) must permit HUD-Code post-1976 manufactured homes on individual lots. NLV cannot categorically exclude manufactured homes from SF-zoned lots.
Nevada AB 540 (2025) — Ministerial Review for Transit-Adjacent Development (Clark County)applies
Qualifying condition
Trigger: city.is_clark_county = true. North Las Vegas is in Clark County = TRUE. Qualifying multifamily and mixed-use projects within 0.25 miles of a fixed-guideway transit station or high-frequency bus corridor must receive ministerial (by-right) review. NLV has RTC transit service and proximity to Las Vegas Monorail corridors.
Nevada SB 394 (2025) — 120-Day Decision Shot-Clock (≥100k Counties)applies
Qualifying condition
Trigger: city.county_population ≥ 100,000 AND project.use_type = multifamily. Clark County 2020: 2,265,461 ≥ 100,000 = TRUE. NLV multifamily applications must be decided within 120 days as of 2025-10-01.

Adopted building codes

Statewide w/ local amendments

IBC
Local adoption
IRC
2024
NEC
2023
IFC
Local
IECC (Residential)
2024
IECC (Commercial)
2024

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Amendment history

DateKindCitation
2026-05-27retrieved atlibrary.municode.com/nv/north_las_vegas — SPA shell only; server-rendered dimensional standards not accessible via scripted retrieval

Quirks & notes

  • Nellis AFB AICUZ carves out NLV parcels from AB 241 by-right MF entitlement — NLV is more affected by Nellis AFB military flight operations than any other Nevada city. The I-A (Industrial Apex) overlay requires Nellis AFB written approval (40-day review) for development in approach/departure corridors. AB 241 §5 explicitly carves out military airport AICUZ parcels from the by-right MF entitlement, meaning the northeast quadrant of NLV near Nellis is effectively exempt from the state housing preemption.
  • C-3 and M-3 absent from v1 legacy record (template-bleed) — The v1 legacy record omitted C-3 (Highway Commercial) and M-3 (Heavy Industrial) despite both districts being confirmed present via Clark County GIS Layer 9 (48 distinct NLV zone codes). These omissions were consistent with template-bleed from a smaller city's zoning profile.
  • PSP (Public/Semi-Public) absent from v1 legacy record (template-bleed) — The PSP base district was absent from the v1 record despite GIS confirmation. PSP covers major civic facilities (City Hall complex, police, fire stations, parks, schools) citywide.
  • R-2 district name vs. use inconsistency — Official name is 'Single-Family Medium Density' but the code permits multifamily uses (duplexes, small apartment buildings) in addition to single-family. The density range (~10 du/ac) supports the multifamily interpretation. This naming inconsistency confuses developers expecting single-family-only zoning in R-2.
  • PCD dual-threshold minimum site area reflects Nevada BLM land legacy — North Las Vegas Planned Commercial Development (PCD) has an unusual dual-threshold: 100 acres (non-BLM land) or 500 acres (former BLM land). This reflects Nevada's unique history where ~80% of state land is federally owned; former BLM disposal parcels in Clark County are often larger tracts that required different planning treatment.
  • Gaming Enterprise Overlay (GED) reflects regional gaming economy — NLV allows a GED overlay for casino/gaming uses on qualifying commercial districts, requiring Nevada Gaming Control Board licensing under NRS 463. This is not a state preemption but a local accommodation of the Las Vegas regional gaming industry; not found in Nevada cities outside Clark County.

Formulas

Definitions

height
Height measured from grade to highest point of structure (Title 17 standard; exact definition requires code access)
lot_coverage
Building footprint / lot area (decimal fraction)
far
Gross floor area / lot area
du_ac
Dwelling units per gross acre
setback_front
Front property line to nearest building face
setback_side
Side property line to nearest building face
setback_rear
Rear property line to nearest building face
parking
Off-street spaces per use type (§17.24 parking schedule — inaccessible)

Capacity calculations

max_footprint_sf
lot_area_sf * lot_coverage
max_gfa_sf
lot_area_sf * far
buildable_width_ft
lot_width_ft - setback_side_ft * 2
buildable_depth_ft
lot_depth_ft - setback_front_ft - setback_rear_ft
max_stories_approx
max_height_ft / 10

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Research status

Publication gates

primary url presentpassedcode_source = https://library.municode.com/nv/north_las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances — https, municipal Municode instance, not an aggregator
no aggregator citedpassedNo Zoneomics, Steadily, SitePlanGuide, or other aggregator citations present in this record
confidence tags full formpassedAll kpi_value objects use {v, c} form. Confidence codes are c/i/p/n/u per schema. Confirmed values carry §-citations where code text was accessible. Blocked values use u (unresolved) with retrieval_failure_reason.
overlays have parameters trigger confidencepassedAll 9 overlays have: name, code, type, trigger, params (object with kpi_value entries), confidence. The 3 not_found overlays have trigger='not_found' and params with search_performed field documenting the absence check.
preempt section city specificpassedNevada is an active-preemption state (AB 241, ADU mandate, STR mandate, AB 540, SB 394). All 7 state_preemptions_applicable entries include qualifying_condition_checked with city-specific numeric inputs and vintage (Clark County 2020 census pop 2,265,461 for threshold checks).

Data quality

35%completeness3 confirmed22 partial8 inferred3 not found
Documented gaps
  • All district dimensional standards (min_lot_sf, min_lot_width_ft, max_height_ft, lot_coverage, FAR, parking, setbacks) blocked by Municode SPA on library.municode.com — §17.24.010 Site Dimensional Standards table not accessible via scripted retrieval
  • Overlay-specific dimensional parameters (floodway encroachment details, AE height specifics, I-A review requirements) blocked by same Municode SPA restriction
  • Redevelopment Area plan details and incentive structures require NLV Redevelopment Plan documents

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