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Turf Limitations for the City of Las Vegas and Clark County

Before you plant grass, make sure you're following county or city turf limitation codes. Turf limits restrict or prohibit the amount of grass that can 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 permit is issued.

City of Las Vegas Turf Limitations
	No Drought	Drought Watch	Drought Alert
Multifamily (Condos, apartments, townhouses)	30 percent of an area set aside for landscaping (not to include parking lots or driveways) can be grass.	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.
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).
Non-residential Developments	25 percent of an area set aside for landscaping (not to include parking lots or driveways) can be grass.	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 in 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 subject to water budgets according to LVVWD Service Rules.	Same as in Drought Watch.

Clark County Turf Limitations
	No Drought	Drought Watch	Drought Alert
Multifamily (Condos, apartments, townhouses)	30 percent of an area set aside for landscaping (not to include parking lots or driveways) can be grass.	New turf prohibited in common areas, except for privately-owned parks with an area greater than 10 feet.	New turf prohibited in common areas or front yards except for privately-owned parks with an area greater than 10 feet.
Single-family Homes	50 percent of a front yard (not to include a driveway or parking area) can be grass.	Same as No Drought. New turf prohibited in common areas of neighborhoods, 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).
Non-residential Developments	30 percent of an area set aside for landscaping (not to include parking lots or driveways) can be grass.	New turf prohibited, except for major schools, parks or cemeteries.	Same as in Drought Watch.
Golf Courses	Limited to a maximum of 90 acres for 18 holes and 10 acres for driving ranges.	New turf limited to 50 percent of turf permitted during No Drought.	Same as in Drought Watch.

Guidelines for the Drought Critical stage will be determined.

Upgrade your existing turf

If you'd like to get rid of existing turf, see the SNWA's Water Smart Landscapes program. You could qualify for a rebate for grass converted to water-smart landscaping. You must contact the Water Authority before you begin your conversion to qualify.