Henderson Zoning & Land Use Guide
Key Zoning Facts
Henderson Zoning Overview
Henderson is Nevada's second-largest city, located in the Las Vegas metropolitan area southeast of the Las Vegas Strip. Originally established as a basic magnesium processing town during World War II, Henderson has grown into one of the most desirable residential communities in Southern Nevada. The city features master-planned communities like Green Valley, Anthem, and Lake Las Vegas, along with a revitalizing Water Street downtown district.
Community Development administers a zoning code that reflects Henderson's emphasis on planned growth, quality development standards, and diverse housing options. The city has been proactive in updating its development code to accommodate mixed-use projects, transit-oriented development, and housing variety.
Key Zoning Districts
Henderson uses RS (Residential Single-Family) and RM (Residential Multi-Family) districts with density designations, CC (Community Commercial), RC (Regional Commercial), and industrial zones. The city extensively uses planned community and planned unit development designations for master-planned communities.
ADU Regulations
Henderson allows accessory dwelling units in certain residential zones under local ordinance. Nevada has no statewide ADU mandate. Many Henderson neighborhoods are governed by HOAs that may have additional restrictions on ADU construction.
Development Process
Henderson's development process involves pre-application meetings, formal applications, and review by Community Development staff. The Planning Commission and City Council handle major entitlements, including rezoning, use permits, and master plan amendments.
Regulatory Layers That Apply in Henderson
Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.
Federal
- FEMA Flood Zones: Applicable
- View FEMA Flood Map
State — Nevada
- Building Code: No mandatory statewide residential code; local adoption
County — Clark County
- Role: Property records, tax assessment, unincorporated area planning
City / Municipal
The city's zoning ordinance, building codes, and local permits form the primary layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
No overlay districts identified.
Private Restrictions
- HOA / CC&Rs common: Yes
- Check HOA CC&Rs for additional restrictions.
Primary Zoning Districts
- Min Lot
- 6,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 20 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Rear Setback
- 15 ft
- Min Lot
- 6,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 45 ft
- Front Setback
- 20 ft
- Side Setback
- 10 ft
- Rear Setback
- 20 ft
- Min Lot
- 10,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 50 ft
- Front Setback
- 10 ft
- Side Setback
- 0 ft
- Rear Setback
- 10 ft
ADU Rules in Henderson
- Max Size
- 1,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 20 ft
- Rear Setback
- 5 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Parking
- 1 off-street space required
- Owner Occupancy
- Owner must occupy primary dwelling
- Permit Timeline
- 4-8 weeks
Permit Costs & Timelines
Permit Costs & Timelines
Specific permit fee schedules for Henderson are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.
Check Henderson permit fees →