Restrictions on the Keeping of Pot-Bellied Pigs.
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.10.020
in effect6.10.020 - Restrictions on the Keeping of Pot-Bellied Pigs.
A. The restrictions of Section 6.10.010 of this Code do not apply to pot-bellied pigs kept at a detached single-family residence in accordance with this section.
B. Pot-bellied pigs kept at a detached single-family residence must:
1. Not exceed two in number; with a minimum lot size in an O-L, R-E, R-EL or R-1 zoning district of no less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet for one pot-bellied pig, and a minimum lot size of one-half acre for two pot-bellied pigs;
2. Not be kept or allowed within ten (10) feet of any property line;
3. Weigh not in excess of one hundred twenty (120) pounds;
4. Be not in excess of twenty-two (22) inches in height;
5. Be registered with the Pot-Bellied Pig Registry Service, Inc., Lakeville, IN, or other nationally recognized registry of pot-bellied pigs.
C. Any person who desires to keep a pot-bellied pig in an R-1 zoning district must first obtain a special use permit in accordance with the provisions of Title 17 of this Code.
D. Every person owning or possessing within the City any pot-bellied pig over the age of four months shall, within thirty (30) days after such pig attains the age four months, or within thirty (30) days after first bringing the pot-bellied pig into the City, obtain and thereafter continually maintain a current and valid pot-bellied pig license. The fee for such license shall be the fee required for dogs pursuant to this title.
E. Prior to issuance or renewal of any pot-bellied pig license, the owner of the pig must provide written verification from a licensed veterinarian of the animal's current height and weight in order to confirm compliance with this section.
(Ord. No. 3053, § 1, 12-16-2020)
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=TIT6AN_CH6.10EXANDAVIANSEAN_6.10.020REKEPLLPIFetched: 11/1/2026