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Las Vegas Zoning Map & Districts 2026

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

Zoning Districts in Las Vegas

Common zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction. Exact district names and codes may vary.

R-1Single-Family Residential

Permits detached single-family homes on individual lots. Typical minimum lot sizes range from 5,000 to 20,000 sq ft depending on the jurisdiction.

R-2Two-Family Residential

Allows single-family homes and duplexes. Often serves as a transition zone between single-family neighborhoods and higher-density areas.

R-3Multi-Family Residential

Permits apartments, condominiums, and townhomes in addition to single-family and two-family dwellings. Densities vary by jurisdiction.

C-1Neighborhood Commercial

Small-scale retail, offices, and services intended to serve the surrounding residential neighborhood. Typically limits building size and hours of operation.

C-2General Commercial

Broader range of commercial uses including retail stores, restaurants, offices, and entertainment venues. Often located along major corridors.

C-3Heavy Commercial

Intensive commercial uses such as auto dealers, building supply, and wholesale operations that may generate higher traffic or noise levels.

OOffice

Professional and business offices. May also permit limited retail and service uses on ground floors in some jurisdictions.

I-1Light Industrial

Manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution activities conducted primarily indoors with minimal external impacts on surrounding areas.

I-2Heavy Industrial

Intensive industrial uses including heavy manufacturing, processing plants, and resource extraction that may produce significant noise, odor, or traffic.

MUMixed Use

Combines residential, commercial, and sometimes office uses within a single development or district. Encourages walkability and reduced auto dependence.

PDPlanned Development

Flexible zoning that allows a negotiated mix of uses, densities, and design standards tailored to a specific site. Requires a detailed development plan.

AAgricultural

Farming, ranching, and related rural uses. Typically found in unincorporated county areas with very low density residential allowances.

PPublic / Institutional

Government buildings, schools, hospitals, parks, and other public or quasi-public facilities.

OSOpen Space

Parks, greenways, conservation areas, and recreation land. Development is generally prohibited or heavily restricted.

Recent Rezoning Activity in Las Vegas

Meetings
11
Rezoning Mentions
39
Last Detected
Apr 15, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

The official Las Vegas zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Government/Maps. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.

Common zoning districts in Las Vegas include residential (R-1, R-2, R-3), commercial (C-1, C-2), industrial (I-1, I-2), mixed-use (MU), and planned development (PD). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements.

ZoneWire monitors every council meeting in Las Vegas and uses AI 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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