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Las Vegas Zoning Map & Districts 2026

Explore zoning districts and recent rezoning activity in Las Vegas, NV. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.

Live records updated through November 4, 2026

Key facts: Las Vegas land-use record

  • Las Vegas approved 83% of 275 land-use decisions in the last 24 months.
  • Las Vegas has 64 rezoning-related records across 20 recent public meetings tracked by ZoneWire.
  • The most recent tracked meeting in Las Vegas was on November 4, 2026.
  • When Las Vegas planning staff recommended denial, the board approved anyway 96% of the time (45 resolved cases).

Updated with meetings through November 4, 2026.

Recent Rezoning Activity in Las Vegas

Meetings
20
Rezoning Mentions
64
Last Detected
Nov 4, 2026

About Las Vegas zoning information

The zoning information on this page comes from official sources. Confirm the zoning of a specific parcel with the Las Vegas planning department.

Zoning Districts in Las Vegas

Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.

R-EResidence Estates

Low-density district for residential units on large lots conveying a rural, estate-style environment.

R-DSingle Family Residential-Restricted

District for low-density, large-lot, single-family detached homes consistent with rural density residential policies.

R-1Single Family Residential

The city's standard district for single-family detached dwellings in a suburban setting.

R-2Medium-Low Density Residential

District primarily for medium-to-low density single-family detached units and duplexes.

R-3Medium Density Residential

District for a variety of multi-family housing such as duplexes, townhouses, and medium-density apartments.

R-4High Density Residential

District for higher-density multi-family development including townhouses and high-density apartments.

R-5Apartment

District for high-density apartments within the downtown urban core and other high-intensity areas.

R-MHMobile/Manufactured Home

District establishing subdivision lots primarily for mobile and manufactured homes.

OOffice

District for office buildings and low-intensity professional services, often buffering residential areas from retail.

C-1Limited Commercial

District for most retail shopping and personal services on the periphery of residential neighborhoods.

C-2General Commercial

The broadest commercial district, allowing intense retail, service, automotive, wholesale, office, and mixed-use development.

C-PBPlanned Business Park

Industrial-office park district for light manufacturing, warehousing, research labs, medical uses, and ancillary commercial.

C-MCommercial/Industrial

Hybrid district for compatible business, warehouse, wholesale, office, and limited industrial uses.

MIndustrial

The city's heavy manufacturing district, located away from all residential development.

C-VCivic

District for public and quasi-public uses such as schools, libraries, parks, utilities, and civic facilities.

Recent rezoning decisions in Las Vegas

These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Las Vegas in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.

Las Vegas · Nov 4, 2026

Approved

Pulte 52-lot subdivision and variances on Ann Road

Pulte 52-lot subdivision and variances on Ann Road, approved on Nov 4, 2026 in Las Vegas.

Variance

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Las Vegas · Nov 4, 2026

Approved

Contour Homes 25-townhome project at Trails End/Alpine Ridge

Contour Homes 25-townhome project at Trails End/Alpine Ridge, approved on Nov 4, 2026 in Las Vegas.

Variance

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Las Vegas · Nov 4, 2026

Approved

19.14 ac rezoned RE to RD

North side of Ann Road ~350 ft west of Egan Crest Drive

RE to RD

Zoning change from RE to RD, approved on Nov 4, 2026 in Las Vegas.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Las Vegas · Nov 4, 2026

Approved

2.111 ac rezoned RE to R-1

North side of Alexander Road ~330 ft east of Juliano Road

RE to R-1

Zoning change from RE to R-1, approved on Nov 4, 2026 in Las Vegas.

Downzone

Your move: Downzoned. Existing entitlements may now be non-conforming; verify before you transact.

Las Vegas · Nov 4, 2026

Approved

5.39 ac rezoned RE to R-1

East side of Hualapai Way ~1,970 ft north of Lone Mountain Road

RE to R-1

Zoning change from RE to R-1, approved on Nov 4, 2026 in Las Vegas.

Downzone

Your move: Downzoned. Existing entitlements may now be non-conforming; verify before you transact.

Las Vegas · Nov 4, 2026

Approved

5 ac rezoned U to R-SL

North side of Radley Avenue alignment ~660 ft west of Puli Road

U to R-SL

Zoning change from U to R-SL, approved on Nov 4, 2026 in Las Vegas.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

What gets approved in Las Vegas

In Las Vegas, 83% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Variance clear 78%, Commercial / office / retail 93%. ZoneWire analyzed 275 land-use board decisions in Las Vegas over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.

Project typeDecisionsApproval rate
Variance12078%
Commercial / office / retail4293%
Multifamily / attached housing2979%
Special exception / conditional use2785%
Land use / comp-plan amendment1794%
Mixed-use1587%
Industrial / warehouse7100%
Single-family homes771%
Subdivision / plat5100%

10 decisions that went against the odds

These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The official Las Vegas zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. The zoning information on this page comes from official sources, and ZoneWire monitors council meetings for rezoning activity and zoning changes in Las Vegas.

Zoning districts in Las Vegas include R-E (Residence Estates), R-D (Single Family Residential-Restricted), R-1 (Single Family Residential), R-2 (Medium-Low Density Residential), R-3 (Medium Density Residential), R-4 (High Density Residential), R-5 (Apartment), R-MH (Mobile/Manufactured Home). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.

ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Las Vegas to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.

Las Vegas City Council, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Adjustment are tracked by ZoneWire for special use permits (SUPs), master development plans, rezoning applications, waivers, and site development plan reviews within the city of Las Vegas.

Las Vegas City Council meets twice per month, with the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment each meeting monthly. Combined, the city generates approximately 4-6 zoning-related meetings per month.

A special use permit (SUP) in Las Vegas authorizes a specific land use that is not permitted by right in a zoning district but may be allowed with conditions. SUPs are commonly filed for gaming establishments, short-term rentals, and alcohol sales, and are reviewed by the Planning Commission before City Council approval.

Key zoning terms for Las Vegas include SUP (Special Use Permit), rezoning, master development plan, waiver, site development plan review, variance, and gaming enterprise district. ZoneWire tracks all of these automatically across every Las Vegas governing body.

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