Zoning Guide

Paradise Setbacks & Height Limits — Residential Zones

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Fact-checked against Clark County's current Title 30 Unified Development Code on September 21, 2026.

Paradise is an unincorporated township, so Clark County Title 30 controls zoning. City of Las Vegas Title 19 does not apply.

Clark County adopted a reorganized Title 30 effective in the 2023–2024 period. Older R-D/R-E/R-1 shorthand from pre-rewrite materials should not be used without checking the parcel's current zoning designation.

Current RS20 Example

Current §30.02.04 provides:

Standard RS20
Minimum lot area 20,000 sq ft
Minimum net lot area 18,000 sq ft
Maximum lot coverage 50%
Front setback 40 ft
Interior side — primary / accessory 10 / 5 ft
Street side — primary / accessory 15 / 10 ft
Rear — primary / accessory 30 / 5 ft
Maximum height — primary / accessory 35 / 25 ft, subject to the code note

The previous page's generic R-D/R-E/R-1/R-2 table was tied to older zoning nomenclature and should not be treated as the current Title 30 schedule.

Other Current Residential Districts

Current Title 30 includes other RS and RM districts with their own lot sizes, setbacks, coverage, and heights.

Use the parcel's current County zoning designation rather than translating from an old zone by memory.

Airport Conditions

Paradise contains Harry Reid International Airport and large portions of the airport environs. FAA and County airport-related rules can impose additional height limitations.

Resort and Strip-area parcels use very different zoning and development standards from low-density residential parcels.

How to Check a Property

  1. Confirm the parcel in Clark County GIS.
  2. Record the current Title 30 zoning district.
  3. Use Chapter 30.02 for the district standards.
  4. Check measurement/exception rules in §30.02.25.
  5. Check airport, resort, overlay, and approved-development conditions.
  6. Confirm unusual conditions with Clark County Comprehensive Planning.

Official Sources

This guide is informational only. Current Title 30, County GIS zoning, overlays, and parcel-specific approvals control.

More about Paradise Zoning

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Sources

  1. Clark County Department of Comprehensive Planning·clarkcountynv.gov·Accessed 2026-04-14·Direct link
  2. Clark County Code of Ordinances — Title 30 Unified Development Code·library.municode.com·Accessed 2026-04-14·Direct link

FAQ

What are the setback requirements in Paradise, Nevada?
Paradise is governed by Clark County Title 30. In the most common single-family residential zones (R-1 and R-2), expect a front setback of about 20 ft, interior side setbacks of about 5 ft, and a rear setback of about 15 ft. Lower-density zones like R-E and R-D require larger side and rear yards. Always confirm with Clark County Comprehensive Planning for your specific parcel.
What is the maximum building height in Paradise residential zones?
Clark County Title 30 caps most single-family residential zones (R-D, R-E, R-1) at 35 ft, with R-2 allowing up to about 40 ft. Multi-family zones (R-3, R-4) allow greater height. The H-1 Limited Resort and Apartment district along the Las Vegas Strip has no fixed height cap, but FAA airspace rules near Harry Reid International Airport impose effective ceilings.
Who enforces zoning and setbacks in Paradise?
Paradise has no city government. All zoning, setback, and height enforcement is carried out by Clark County — specifically the Department of Comprehensive Planning and the Building Department at 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy in Las Vegas. There is no separate Paradise planning department.
Does Paradise have its own zoning code?
No. Paradise uses Clark County Title 30, the Unified Development Code that applies to all unincorporated Clark County. The City of Las Vegas to the north has a separate code that does not apply in Paradise.