Construction sites.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 14.18.130
in effect14.18.130 - Construction sites.
(A) For any construction site, the Director may require BMPs that reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable. These BMPs shall be consistent with applicable local guidance documents developed to implement this Section. BMPs that are consistent with the applicable local guidance documents shall be deemed in compliance with this Section These BMPs shall be installed and maintained at the sole expense of the owner or operator.
(1) The Director may require the owner or operator of any construction site to submit a written plan for BMPs before commencement of construction or operation of the site, or at any time thereafter. The Director may require any person who proposes development or significant redevelopment to submit a written plan for BMPs, and for the operation and maintenance of any BMP. Any such plan is subject to approval by the Director, and shall be maintained at the same site for which it was written and be available for inspection during normal business hours.
(2) Compliance with all terms and conditions of a valid NPDES stormwater permit authorizing the discharge of stormwater to the MS4 shall be deemed in compliance with the provisions of this Section.
(B) If the Director determines that existing BMPs do not reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable, the Director may require additional BMPs to satisfy the provisions of Subsection (A) of this Section.
(C) The Director may require secondary containment for any hazardous substance when the Director determines that the substance has the potential to enter the MS4 illicitly. Such secondary containment shall be provided and maintained at the sole cost and expense of the person responsible for the substance.
(D) In connection with any development proposal or significant redevelopment proposal, the Director may require:
(1) The implementation of BMPs to reduce the discharge of pollutants to the storm drain system after development is complete to the maximum extent practicable; and
(2) The submission of a written plan for the design, installation, operation or maintenance of post-development BMPs, or any combination thereof.
(Ord. No. 6583, § 11, 6-7-17; Ord. No. 6272, § 2, 9-18-13; Ord. 6006 § 14, 2008)
Source: City of Las Vegas, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT14PUSE_CH14.18STSTMA_14.18.130COSIFetched: 10/28/2026