Clark County, NV - Title 16 - ROADS AND HIGHWAYS

Clark County, Nevada - Code of Ordinances Title 16 - ROADS AND HIGHWAYS SHOW CHANGES MORE VERSION: FEB 6, 2026 (CURRENT) PRINT OR DOWNLOAD TABLE OF CONTENTS CLARK COUNTY CODE 1966 (This content was modified in this version of the code.) modified FOREWORD SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE (This content was modified in this version of the code.) modified EXPAND TITLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS EXPAND TITLE 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL Title 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL EXPAND TITLE 3 - COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND DISTRICTS Title 3 - COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND DISTRICTS EXPAND TITLE 4 - REVENUE AND TAXATION Title 4 - REVENUE AND TAXATION EXPAND TITLE 5 - FRANCHISES Title 5 - FRANCHISES EXPAND TITLE 6 - BUSINESS LICENSES* Title 6 - BUSINESS LICENSES* EXPAND TITLE 7 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS* Title 7 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS* EXPAND TITLE 8 - LIQUOR AND GAMING LICENSES AND REGULATIONS* Title 8 - LIQUOR AND GAMING LICENSES AND REGULATIONS* EXPAND TITLE 9 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SANITATION* Title 9 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SANITATION* EXPAND TITLE 10 - ANIMALS Title 10 - ANIMALS EXPAND TITLE 11 - ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES Title 11 - ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES EXPAND TITLE 12 - PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS Title 12 - PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS EXPAND TITLE 13 - FIRE AND FIRE PREVENTION Title 13 - FIRE AND FIRE PREVENTION EXPAND TITLE 14 - TRAFFIC* Title 14 - TRAFFIC* EXPAND TITLE 15 - TRANSPORTATION Title 15 - TRANSPORTATION COLLAPSE TITLE 16 - ROADS AND HIGHWAYS Title 16 - ROADS AND HIGHWAYS EXPAND CHAPTER 16.06 - SPECIAL EVENTS Chapter 16.06 - SPECIAL EVENTS EXPAND CHAPTER 16.08 - NEWSRACKS Chapter 16.08 - NEWSRACKS EXPAND CHAPTER 16.09 - SALES AND DISPLAY ON UNIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY Chapter 16.09 - SALES AND DISPLAY ON UNIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY EXPAND CHAPTER 16.10 - CIVIL INFRACTION IN LIEU OF CRIMINAL VIOLATION CHAPTER 16.10 - CIVIL INFRACTION IN LIEU OF CRIMINAL VIOLATION EXPAND CHAPTER 16.11 - OBSTRUCTIVE USES OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS Chapter 16.11 - OBSTRUCTIVE USES OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS EXPAND CHAPTER 16.12 - OFF-PREMISES CANVASSING Chapter 16.12 - OFF-PREMISES CANVASSING EXPAND CHAPTER 16.13 - PEDESTRIAN FLOW ZONES Chapter 16.13 - PEDESTRIAN FLOW ZONES EXPAND CHAPTER 16.15 - LITTERING Chapter 16.15 - LITTERING EXPAND TITLE 18 - PUBLIC PROPERTY Title 18 - PUBLIC PROPERTY EXPAND TITLE 19 - PARKS AND RECREATION Title 19 - PARKS AND RECREATION EXPAND TITLE 20 - AIRPORTS* Title 20 - AIRPORTS* EXPAND TITLE 22 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION Title 22 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION EXPAND TITLE 24 - WATER, SEWAGE AND OTHER UTILITIES Title 24 - WATER, SEWAGE AND OTHER UTILITIES EXPAND TITLE 25 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS* Title 25 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS* Title 30 - UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE EXPAND APPENDICES APPENDICES ORDINANCE LIST (This content was modified in this version of the code.) modified BONDING ORDINANCES GAMING REGULATIONS LIQUOR LICENSING ORDINANCES 15.30.120 - Violation—Penalty. Title 18 - PUBLIC PROPERTY Title 16 - ROADS AND HIGHWAYS SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS Chapters: Chapter 16.06 - SPECIAL EVENTS SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS Sections: 16.06.010 - Special event defined. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS As used in this chapter the words "special event" mean any competitive activity consisting of running or biking races, or other athletic type of activities, and other special activity which may include but not limited to block parties or grand openings which require the temporary closure of any public street or right-of-way. (Ord. 1233 § 1 (part), 1990: Ord. 942 § 1 (part), 1985) 16.06.020 - Person defined. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS As used in this chapter the word "person" means and includes any individual, firm, copartnership, corporation, city, city and county, municipality, district or other political subdivision. (Ord. 942 § 1 (part), 1985) 16.06.030 - Permit required. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS A person shall not conduct, manage, or participate in any way in any special event unless a permit has first been procured therefor and shall not conduct, manage or participate in any special event in violation of or in any manner contrary to the provisions of such permit. (Ord. 942 § 1 (part), 1985) 16.06.040 - Permit application. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS Any person desiring to conduct or manage a special event shall, not less than thirty nor more than one hundred twenty days before the date on which it is proposed to conduct such a special event, file with the Las Vegas metropolitan police department a verified application on a form furnished by the department setting forth the following information: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the applicant and of any other persons, organizations, firms or corporations on whose behalf the application is made and the purpose of the event; (2) The name, address and telephone number of the person who will be the special event chairman and will be responsible for the event; (3) The name, address and telephone number of the person or organization to whom the permit is to be issued; (4) The date or dates when such special event is to be conducted and the time when the special event is to commence and finish; (5) The route to be traveled, the starting point, termination point, and assembly and disassembly area; or other areas to be used; (6) Whether parking is requested or prohibited, and the area to be closed if any; (7) The estimated number of persons who will participate; (8) The estimated number of vehicles and a description of such vehicles which will participate; (9) Whether or not charity, gratuity, or offerings will be solicited or accepted, or sales of food, beverages or other merchandise will occur. (Ord. 942 § 1 (part), 1985) 16.06.050 - Consideration of application and decision. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS (A) After receipt of the application, the Las Vegas metropolitan police department must review the application and forward it to the Clark County director of public works with its report and recommendation within fifteen days. (B) The director of public works, after receipt of the recommendation of the Las Vegas metropolitan police department, shall consider the recommendation and application and shall make such decision thereon as is warranted under the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 942 § 1 (part), 1985) 16.06.060 - Restriction on streets and times for event. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS (1) No permit shall be granted to use Las Vegas Boulevard South between Sahara Avenue and Tropicana Avenue except on Saturdays and Sundays and legal holidays between one hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset, due to heavy traffic and no effective alternate route for such traffic. (2) Any application for an event to use any street or highway under control of the state of Nevada Department of Transportation must also have the approval of both the Nevada Highway Patrol and the Department of Transportation. (Ord. 1233 § 1 (part), 1990: Ord. 942 § 1 (part), 1985) 16.06.070 - Permit conditions. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS No special event permit shall be issued unless the applicant therefor shall obtain and furnish satisfactory proof of either: (A) A comprehensive general liability insurance policy, issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in Nevada with coverage for any claim, demand or action arising from said special event, such policy shall name the county of Clark and Las Vegas metropolitan police department as an additional insured. The policy limits of such insurance shall be not less than the following: EXPAND Property damages ..... $ 100,000 each occurrence Bodily injury or death ..... $ 500,000 each person $1,000,000 each occurrence (B) A comprehensive indemnity bond issued by a surety authorized to do business in Nevada. The indemnity bond shall indemnify the county of Clark and the Las Vegas metropolitan police department against liability for all claims for damage to property or injury to or death of persons arising out of or resulting from the conduct of the special event. The bond limits shall not be less than the following: EXPAND Property damages ..... $ 100,000 each occurrence Bodily injury or death ..... $ 500,000 each person $1,000,000 each occurrence (Ord. 942 § 1 (part), 1985) 16.06.080 - Safety protection. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS (1) Every applicant shall, at his own expense, provide barricades and warning devices where such protection is found necessary for the public safety in accordance with a traffic control plan approved by the Clark County department of public works. (2) The applicant shall be responsible for any and all additional police cost incurred as a consequence of such a special event. The number and type of officers shall be determined and specified by the Las Vegas metropolitan police department to provide for the public safety and protection of public property in and around the area of the special event. (Ord. 942 § 1 (part), 1985) 16.06.090 - Litter collection. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS Every applicant shall provide for the collection and removal of all trash, garbage, and litter caused by or arising out of such special event. Permittee shall be responsible for any and all additional cost incurred by the county of Clark as a consequence of such special event. (Ord. 942 § 1 (part), 1985) 16.06.100 - Claims for damages. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS Every applicant shall agree to assume the defense of and indemnify and save harmless the Las Vegas metropolitan police department, county of Clark, its boards, commissions, officers, employees and agents, from all suits, actions, damages or claims to which they may be subject of any kind or nature whatsoever resulting from, caused by, arising out of, or as a consequence of such special event and the activities permitted in connection therewith. (Ord. 942 § 1 (part), 1985) 16.06.110 - Compliance. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS Prior to issuance of a permit under this chapter, all applicable ordinances, rules and regulations shall be complied with and all required permits and licenses shall be secured in connection with such special event, or the proposed activities associated therewith including, but not limited to, charitable solicitations, collections or acceptance of gratuities, the sale of food, beverages or other merchandise, or the use of candles, torches, fires or other combustibles, including pyrotechnics. The Clark County department of business license may require the applicant to obtain any appropriate business license or a bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in this state to cover any stated prize or gratuity advertised to the contestants of the special event. (Ord. 942 § 1 (part), 1985) 16.06.120 - Conditions for issuance of permit. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS Any permit granted under this chapter shall contain conditions reasonably calculated to reduce or minimize the dangers and hazards to vehicular or pedestrian traffic and public health, safety, tranquility, morals or welfare, including, but not limited to, changes in time, duration, numbers of participants, or level of sound. (Ord. 942 § 1 (part), 1985) 16.06.130 - Standards for issuance. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS A permit shall be issued by the metropolitan police department when, from a consideration of application and from such other information as may otherwise be obtained, a finding is made that all of the following circumstances exist: (1) Permit application approved by the following departments or agencies: (a) The metropolitan police department, (b) Clark County public works department, (c) Clark County fire department, (d) Clark County managers office, and (e) Clark County department of business license; (2) Applicant has obtained the insurance or bond as provided by Section 16.06.070; (3) If any state roadway is part of the area to be used for a special event the applicant must obtain any and all necessary permits and approval from the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Nevada Highway Patrol; (4) That the applicant has contracted with the Las Vegas metropolitan police department or agencies approved by said department to provide the necessary additional police service; (5) The applicant has contracted for the proper barricades and warning devices as required in a traffic control plan approved by the Clark County public works department; (6) The applicant has not knowingly or with an intent to deceive, made any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of material fact in the application for a permit or in any other document required pursuant to this chapter; (7) The applicant has met the standards in this chapter, and paid in advance any and all fees required, and agrees to such conditions as are imposed in the permit; (8) The time, duration and size of the special event will not require the diversion of so great a number of police officers as to prevent the normal police protection; (9) The concentration of persons and/or equipment will not unduly interfere with proper fire and police protection, or ambulance service to event area and areas contiguous to such special event; (10) The special event will not unduly interfere with the orderly operation of public roadways, hospitals, parks, schools, or other public and quasipublic institutions in the county; (11) The applicant has provided reasonable means for informing all interested persons and all persons participating in the special event of the terms and conditions of such permit and applicable laws thereto; (12) The special event will not conflict with or interfere with another special event for which a permit has been granted. (Ord. 942 § 1 (part), 1985) 16.06.140 - Notice of issuance or denial. SHARE LINK TO SECTION PRINT SECTION DOWNLOAD (DOCX) OF SECTIONS EMAIL SECTION COMPARE VERSIONS Written notice of the issuance or denial of a permit shall be provided to the applicant by the Las Vegas metropolitan police department within thirty days of receipt of an application or as soon as practicable [Text truncated for display. Full text available on Congress.gov.]