Minimum property development standards and procedures for recreational vehicle subdivisions.
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 15.68.070
in effect15.68.070 - Minimum property development standards and procedures for recreational vehicle subdivisions.
A. A recreational vehicle subdivision must be developed in accordance with all provisions of this code, including the zoning ordinance and all model construction codes (Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electric) adopted by the city.
B. Minimum Size of Development. Five acres.
C. Density. The maximum density shall be twenty (20) units per gross acre.
D. Permitted Vehicles. Only independent units of a size of eight feet by fourteen (14) feet or greater are permitted as living quarters. There shall be a minimum of forty (40) square feet of space per occupant.
E. Recreational Vehicle Site (Space). The size of recreational vehicle sites (spaces) shall not be less than the following standards:
1. Minimum Width. Thirty-five (35) feet.
2. Minimum Depth. Sixty-five (65) feet.
F. Setbacks. The following setbacks shall be required:
1. Separation. A minimum of ten (10) feet shall be required between recreational vehicles. Any attachment to the recreational vehicle shall be considered a part of such vehicle when determining the clearance between recreational vehicles.
2. A minimum of five feet shall be maintained between the recreational vehicle and any lot line of the recreational vehicle space and/or private street.
3. There shall be a minimum setback of twenty (20) feet between any recreational vehicle site and any public street.
4. There shall be a minimum setback of fifteen (15) feet from the exterior property lines of the subdivision except as provided in (3) above.
G. Surfacing. All recreational vehicle sites should be provided with a paved or other suitable all weather surface of adequate size to support the recreational vehicle. The surface portion of the recreational vehicle site shall be either bituminous mix, cement concrete or compacted graded stone as approved by the director of building and permit application center. The paved surface within the space shall be wide enough to assure occupants firm footing when stepping from or into their recreational vehicle. The lowest floor of the permanent foundation shall be elevated to or above the base flood elevation and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist floatation collapse and lateral movement.
H. Off-Street Parking.
1. There shall be provided at each recreational vehicle site a minimum of one off-street parking space, paved in accordance with the city zoning ordinance requirements.
2. There shall be provided a paved, centrally located parking area for additional occupant vehicle parking, boat parking and visitor parking. Parking shall be provided at a ratio of one parking space for each five recreational vehicle sites.
3. There shall be provided a paved, secured parking area for the storage of boats, trailers, etc. Parking shall be provided at a ratio of one parking space for each three recreational vehicle sites.
I. Screening, Fencing and Landscaping.
1. Every recreational vehicle subdivision shall be enclosed by a six-foot high masonry wall along the exterior property lines of the subdivision except for permitted areas of ingress and egress. Along any exterior property lines of the subdivision which is public street frontage. Wall shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet in order to provide a landscaped area.
2. Landscaping shall be provided at the office and recreational building areas and at the recreational vehicle sites.
3. The total number of plants required shall be as specified in the current landscaping guidelines.
4. All interior fences shall be constructed of the same material.
5. Landscaping heights and the location of the block wall shall be approved by the director of public works to insure proper traffic site distance.
J. Service Building-Recreation Area. There shall be provided on the site of every recreational vehicle subdivision, a centrally located service building and recreational area containing the following: Management offices; storage areas; sanitary facilities; laundry facilities; and recreational facilities. All such facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the zoning ordinance, applicable building codes and fire regulations of the city.
K. Sanitary Facilities.
1. All liquid wastes from service buildings and recreational vehicles, including sink wastes, shall be discharged into a public sewer or private sewage disposal system approved by the health department and state Division of Health.
2. Independent Units Only. Where a recreational vehicle subdivision is designed for and exclusively limited to use by independent units only, the following minimum emergency sanitary facilities shall be required:
a. For each one hundred (100) sites or fraction thereof there shall be one flush toilet and one lavatory for each sex. Such facilities shall be constructed in accordance with applicable building and plumbing codes.
L. Refuse Areas. Every recreational vehicle subdivision shall contain an adequate number of airtight, watertight, covered trash receptacles located within a centralized trash area. The centralized trash area shall be screened from public view by a block wall enclosure.
M. Utilities. In order to promote the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of all recreational vehicle subdivision inhabitants and to improve the aesthetic appearance of the development, all electric, gas and communication distribution lines, including television service facilities, wires, cables, pipe and service extensions shall be installed underground.
N. Accessory Uses. Management headquarters, recreational facilities, toilets, showers, coin-operated laundry facilities and other uses and structures customarily incidental to the operation of recreational vehicle subdivisions are permitted as accessory uses in any district in which recreational vehicle subdivisions are allowed. In addition, stores, shops and other convenience establishments shall be permitted as accessory uses in recreational vehicle subdivisions where such uses are not allowed as principal uses, subject to the following restrictions:
1. Such establishments and the parking areas primarily related to their operations shall not occupy more than ten (10) percent of the area of the subdivision.
2. Such establishments shall be restricted in their use to the occupants of the subdivision.
3. Such establishments shall present no signs or other visible evidence of their commercial character which would attract customers other than occupants of the subdivision.
Any accessory use building must be constructed in accordance with the applicable ordinances of the city.
O. Enclosures Prohibited. No attachment, lean-to or other building or structure shall be allowed on any recreational vehicle site which are not portable in nature or approved for accessory use by the director of building and permit application center, with the exception that one permanent storage shed shall be allowed on each recreational vehicle site. Any permitted accessory structure, awning, shade or other attachment shall comply with the minimum setbacks as set forth in subsection F of this section.
P. Animals Running-At-Large Prohibited. Dogs or other animals at no time shall be permitted to run-at-large in any recreational vehicle subdivision. All animals shall be on a leash and the owners of said animals shall keep the recreational vehicle site sanitary at all times.
Q. Rental of Recreational Vehicles Prohibited. It is unlawful for the owner or operator of a recreational vehicle subdivision or lot within such subdivision to rent or offer for rent a recreational vehicle on a site within the recreational vehicle subdivision.
(Ord. 1702 § 3, 2002; Ord. 751 § 2 (part), 1983: prior code § 18.07)
Source: City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/north_las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15BUCO_CH15.68REVEPASU_15.68.070MIPRDESTPRREVESUFetched: 11/1/2026