Building Permits in Nelson, Nevada

We have not yet verified rules published by Nelson itself. Below are the Clark County and Nevada rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Nelson has no city government of its own, so building permits are usually issued by Clark County. Contact the county building or planning department.

Exempt from a permit: One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar non-occupiable space are exempt if floor area does not exceed 200 square feet and no mechanical or plumbing is installed source: clarkcountynv.gov
Size limit (sq ft): 200 source: clarkcountynv.gov
Issued by: Clark County Department of Building Fire Prevention source: clarkcountynv.gov
Permit required: Depends source: clarkcountynv.gov

Height limit (ft): 6 source: clarkcountynv.gov
Exempt from a permit: Type A fencing not over 6 feet high and not part of a pool barrier does not require a permit source: clarkcountynv.gov

Exempt from a permit: Replacement of roof covering materials, other than tile roofing, does not require a permit if no structural components are repaired or replaced and no more than 64 square feet of roof sheathing is replaced source: clarkcountynv.gov

Permit required: Yes source: clarkcountynv.gov
Exempt from a permit: An on-ground storable pool accessory to a single-family dwelling, with pool walls entirely above adjacent grade, does not require a building permit source: clarkcountynv.gov

Exempt from a permit: Minor demolition work restored to the previously permitted condition does not require a permit source: clarkcountynv.gov
Permit required: Yes source: clarkcountynv.gov

State defaults apply everywhere in the state; cities and counties may add stricter local rules.

Conditions: After January 1, 1974, any construction, alteration or change in the use of a building or other structure in this State must be in compliance with the technical provisions of the National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association in the form most recently approved by the governing body of the city or county in which the building or other structure is located source: leg.state.nv.us

Conditions: each governing body of a county whose population is 100,000 or more and each governing body of a city whose population is 60,000 or more shall adopt an ordinance that authorizes the development and use of an accessory dwelling unit on residential property source: leg.state.nv.us