North Las Vegas Turf Limits

Turf limits restrict or prohibit the amount of grass to 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 building permit is issued. Contact your water provider if you have questions about turf limitations.

	No Drought	Drought Watch	Drought Alert
Single-family homes	50 percent of a front yard can be grass. This includes a driveway or parking area.	Turf prohibited in common areas of residential properties.	Prohibited in residential front yards and restricted to 50 percent of side and back yards. Maximum of 5,000 square feet turf allowed.
Multifamily homes (apartments, condos)	40 percent of an area set aside for landscaping can be grass. This does NOT include parking lots or driveways.	Turf prohibited in common areas of residential neighborhoods. Does NOT apply to parks, including required open space in multi-family developments.	Same as Drought Watch.
Non-residential developments	25 percent of an area set aside for landscaping can be grass. This does NOT include parking lots or driveways. Not to exceed 15 percent of net lot.	Prohibited unless specifically permitted by a land use application that is approved by the City.	Same as Drought Watch. No waivers or variances granted.