What approvals apply to an accessory dwelling or casita in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas treats an ADU, casita or converted accessory structure as a parcel-specific land-use and building project rather than a universal no-plan permit.
Permit guides
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Las Vegas treats an ADU, casita or converted accessory structure as a parcel-specific land-use and building project rather than a universal no-plan permit.
Las Vegas requires permits and plans for a deck more than 30 inches above grade and for building a patio or enclosing an existing patio.
Las Vegas requires a permit for a main-panel change, upgrade or relocation and lists panel and service changes as no-plan online permits.
Las Vegas requires a permit for a block wall over 30 inches or an ornamental-iron or wood fence over seven feet.
Las Vegas requires a permit to install or change heating or cooling systems and offers a no-plan online record for an exact changeout or repair.
Las Vegas requires permits and plans when interior or exterior walls are opened, added, moved or removed or when an existing room is reconfigured.
Las Vegas provides a no-plan residential reroof permit for tile-to-tile work or work involving more than 64 square feet of structural sheathing.
Las Vegas requires a permit for a photovoltaic system; systems not on the no-plan list use electronic plan review.
Las Vegas requires a permit to install or replace a water heater and offers a no-plan online record for a same-for-same replacement, including tankless.
Las Vegas requires permits and plans to cut a new window or door opening or widen an existing opening; same-opening replacement should be checked against the current no-plan permit list.