1. A.
   Purpose
   The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth requirements for achieving a connected transportation system as outlined in the City of Las Vegas 2050 Master Plan to provide a safe and accessible environment for a variety of transportation modes and users. As referred to in the City’s Master Plan, the Layered Complete Street Network consists of the streets, trails, and facilities within the City that safely and comfortably accommodate all users, regardless of mode, age, or ability. This includes pedestrians, bicyclists, mobility devices, public transportation, carpoolers, motorcyclists, single-occupant vehicles, trucks, public safety officials, and other users of the City’s streets, as generally described within this Chapter.  All proposed development shall be designed in a manner that provides for and facilitates the logical overall design, placement and continuity of streets with respect to adjacent land parcels, and in accordance with this Title, the City’s Master Plan of Streets and Highways and LVMC Title 13.
2. B.
   Applicability

   1. 1.
      The street connectivity standards set forth herein are minimum requirements and shall apply to all new development projects whether utilizing public streets, private streets or private drives. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, any request to deviate from these standards shall require the submittal of an application for a Variance, which shall be subject to the procedures and standards set forth in LVMC 19.16.140.
   2. 2.
      Where a proposed development is adjacent to existing improvements, the Director of Public Works shall determine the extent to which it is appropriate to implement the standards outlined in this Chapter and approve, if necessary, designs for the transition from existing improvements to those that meet the standards of this Chapter.  The Director may approve a deferral of the Amenity Zone standards pursuant to LVMC 19.02.025.

(Ord. 6630 § 20, 08/15/18)

(Ord. 6802 § 2, 01/05/22)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. The Layered Complete Street Network shall include a roadway network within the City, including Downtown Las Vegas, as well as trails and bike streets, all as described, referred to or contained in:
   1. Subsections (B) through (D) of this Section;
   2. The Master Plan of Streets and Highways adopted pursuant to LVMC Chapter 13.12; and
   3. The documents constituting the element of the Master Plan required by NRS 278.160(1)(h), including a streets and highways plan, a transit plan, and a transportation plan.
2. The roadway network of the City shall generally be laid out as outlined below:
   1. Arterials shall follow section lines unless otherwise addressed in LVMC Title 13.
   2. Major collector road spacing shall be at distances not exceeding 2,640 feet (1/2 mile) from an arterial or another major collector;
   3. Minor collector road spacing shall not be closer than 660 feet from an arterial, major collector or another minor collector;
   4. Residential and Local Street spacing shall be at intervals of no more than 660 feet.
   5. High Density Residential or Mixed-Use Development shall provide street connections at intervals of no more than 330 feet.
3. The roadway network within the Downtown Las Vegas Overlay (DTLV-O), as described in LVMC 19.10.110, shall include the following street types consistent with the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan to provide compatible thoroughfare standards between Transect Zones enumerated within LVMC Chapter 19.09:
   1. Downtown Alleys shall provide mid-block mobility and access abutting properties.
   2. Minor Neighborhood Streets shall generally serve residential neighborhoods and local traffic.
   3. Major Neighborhood Streets shall generally serve residential, commercial, and mixed-use neighborhoods.
   4. Commercial Streets shall generally serve commercial and mixed use neighborhoods and distribute traffic from minor or major neighborhood streets to avenues or boulevards.
   5. Avenues shall generally distribute traffic from minor or major neighborhood streets to avenues or boulevards and provide access to commercial and residential neighborhoods.
   6. Bike Emphasis Avenues shall generally provide additional space for bicycle traffic, while also distributing traffic from minor or major neighborhood streets to avenues or boulevards and providing access to commercial and residential neighborhoods.
   7. Boulevards shall generally move high volumes of vehicular traffic through Downtown.
   8. Transit Emphasis Streets shall consist of identified routes with lanes dedicated to accommodate a form of high-capacity transit, such as light rail transit or bus rapid transit.
4. The trails and bike street network of the City shall generally be integrated into or overlay the roadway networks described in Subsections (B) and (C). These facilities are for the exclusive use or shared use of pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrians, or a combination thereof. Where completely separated from a roadway, these facilities shall follow their own respective alignments. The trails and bike street network consists of a combination of:  
   1. Regional trails, as further addressed in LVMC 19.04.410.
   2. Shared-use trails, as further addressed in LVMC 19.04.420.
   3. Urban paths, which include urban trails, protected bike lanes, and cycle tracks, as further addressed in LVMC 19.04.430.
   4. Equestrian trails, as further addressed in LVMC 19.04.440.
   5. Off-street trails, as further addressed in LVMC 19.04.450.

(Ord. 6802 § 3, 01/05/22)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Pedestrian and vehicle separation shall be accomplished by the following treatments:

1. Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of all public and private streets in accordance with City Standards, except that private gated community streets as referred to in LVMC 19.04.230 are only required to have sidewalk on one side of the street.
2. Sidewalks shall be provided adjacent to private drives to separate pedestrian and vehicular movements, which include, but are not limited to commercial center drives, commercial driveways, park entrances and multi-family residential developments.
3. Sidewalks shall be offset from vehicular travel lanes along arterial and collector streets as illustrated for each such street classification in LVMC 19.04.170 through 19.04.200.
4. Sidewalk location on residential streets should be as illustrated for each such street classification in LVMC 19.04.210 through 19.04.230. The ultimate location shall be determined by the approved roadway cross section for the development.
5. Pedestrian roadway crossings not located at intersections, also known as mid-block crossings, must receive the approval of the City Traffic Engineer prior to being marked or used for such purposes.

(Ord. 6630 § 21, 08/15/18) 

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   Connectivity is a measurement of the diversity of vehicular or pedestrian options a transportation network provides within and around its transportation network. It is measured using a Connectivity Ratio. The higher the ratio, the more options there are for travelers in a given neighborhood and the lower the ratio, less options are available.
2. B.
   The Connectivity Ratio is calculated as the ratio of the number of street links (road sections between intersections) in the development’s street layout divided by the number of street nodes (intersections and terminations). For comparison purposes, a perfect street grid has a Connectivity Ratio of 2.0, while a subdivision with only culs-de-sac has a Connectivity Ratio of 1.0. Figure 1 illustrates the elements used to determine a site’s Connectivity Ratio.

Figure 1 - Calculating the Connectivity Ratio for a Site 19.04.040(B)
Connectivity Ratio Equation = Links/Nodes* 9(Links)/6(Nodes) = 1.5 *Only Links and Nodes that are Internal to the site are used in the connectivity equation.

1.   
   1. 1.
      As set forth in Table 1 of this Section, elements of a development’s transportation network shall have the assigned value for use in calculating a development’s Connectivity Ratio.

1.   
   4. iv.
      Temporary stub-out streets proposed for connection to a future phase or adjacent property shall provide a temporary turnaround. The additional right-of-way needed to accommodate a temporary turn around shall be provided through a temporary easement which must be clearly labeled on the Final Map.
   5. v.
      If the temporary stub-outs street shall ultimately provide connectivity to the adjacent property, the following shall apply:

      1. a.
         For all projects where the connection stub street is constructed as part of the initial or only phase of construction, a sign stating “Street Connection to Future Development” shall be installed by the developer at the end of the stub street prior to the first Certificate of Occupancy being issued. Maintenance of the sign shall be the responsibility of the developer until City of Las Vegas, Homeowners Association or other private entity accepts the streets for maintenance.
      2. b.
         For projects where the connections are not constructed until future phases, stub streets shall be constructed to extend to the end of the radii at the intersection with the future street. A sign stating “Future Internal Street and Connection to Future Development” shall be installed by the developer at the end of the stub street. The sign shall be placed immediately after the placement of the base paving course. Maintenance of the sign shall be the responsibility of the developer until the City of Las Vegas, Homeowners Association or other private entity accepts the streets for maintenance.
   6. vi.
      The Final Map shall disclose and identify all stub streets and include any notations of any street stubs which are intended to provide future connection to adjoining future streets or undeveloped property.
   7. vii.
      The minimum required Connectivity Ratio is 1.30 (links/nodes) for all development in R-D, R-1, R-SL, R-MH, R-CL, R-TH, R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning districts. The Connectivity Ratio required for multi-family residential developments will be determined by the Director, with advice from the Director of Public Works, based on the proposed site layout.

      1. a.
         The required Connectivity Ratio may be reduced by the Director, with the advisement of the Director of Public Works, through the submittal of an application for an Administrative Deviation, which shall be subject to the procedures and standards set forth in LVMC 19.16.120, if the applicant demonstrates it is impossible or impracticable to achieve due to topographic conditions, natural features, adjacent existing development patterns, or other site limitations.
      2. b.
         Applications for Tentative Maps within the specified zoning districts shall identify the calculated Connectivity Ratio concurrent with submittal. The Connectivity Ratio shall also be noted on the recorded Final Map.
   8. viii.
      For developments proposed in zoning districts not identified in Paragraph (2) above, there is no minimum Connectivity Ratio requirement; however, a Connectivity Ratio shall be calculated as provided for in this Section and submitted with any Site Development Plan Review or Tentative Map submittal.

(Ord. 6270 § 3, 09/18/13)

(Ord. 6323 § 3, 06/04/14)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. The naming of streets and the assignment of addresses and address numbers to building and lots within the City shall conform to the provision of this Section.
2. The intersection of Main and Fremont Streets shall be the initial point of assigning the address numbers to all blocks, lots and building in the City.
3. Street Numbering - East-West Streets
   1. All buildings or lots that front on east-west streets which intersect or start from Main Street shall be assigned address numbers beginning at that point with the numbers one and zero, and thereafter be numbered progressively through each block. Following each intersection with a numbered street, the numbering shall begin again with the numbers one and zero, with the number of hundreds indicated by the number of the intersecting street.
   2. All numbers on the east-west streets shall be even on the north side and odd on the south side.
   3. Where Main Street terminates at Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas Boulevard South shall be the base line for numbering along east-west streets to the southerly City limits.
4. Street Numbering - North-South Streets
   1. All buildings or lots that front on north-south streets which intersect or start from Fremont Street (or the northwesterly prolongation thereof, as described in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection) shall be assigned address numbers beginning at that point with the numbers one hundred and one hundred one, and thereafter progressively through each block. Approximately eight blocks shall be assigned per mile; provided, however, that in areas in which other jurisdictions have established a different pattern, the numbers shall be apportioned accordingly.
   2. For purposes of Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, the northwesterly prolongation of Fremont Street shall be defined as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the northwesterly prolongation of Fremont Street and that portion of Ogden Avenue located between City Parkway and Main Street; westerly along U.S. Highway 95 to the easterly prolongation of Westcliff Drive, the easterly prolongation of Westcliff Drive, and the westerly prolongation of Westcliff Drive with minor deviations north and south to the intersection with the CC 215 Beltway; Far Hills Avenue and the westerly prolongation of Far Hills Avenue to the intersection of the westerly prolongation of Westcliff Drive; the westerly prolongation of Westcliff Drive to the westerly City limits.
   3. Buildings or lots on north-south streets shall be assigned address numbers that are even on the east side and odd on the west side.
   4. Where Fremont Street intersects Charleston Boulevard, Charleston Boulevard shall become the base line for assigning address numbers along north-south streets to the easterly City limits.
   5. The assignment of address numbers for buildings or lots on north-south streets south of Charleston Boulevard shall begin with one thousand one hundred. Thereafter, the base numbering for each succeeding block shall increase by one hundred over the preceding block’s base number.
   6. The assignment of address numbers for buildings or lots on north-south streets north of Charleston Boulevard shall begin with one and zero, and the assignment of numbers up to one hundred shall continue on those streets until their intersection with Sunrise Avenue.
   7. The assignment of address numbers for buildings or lots on north-south streets north of Sunrise Avenue shall begin with two hundred and, thereafter, the base numbering of each succeeding block shall increase by one hundred over the preceding block’s base number.
5. In internal areas of the City in which numbering conflicts with the rules set out in Subsections (C) and (D), the assignment of new numbers shall conform to the existing pattern where possible.
6. That certain document entitled “City of Las Vegas Street Naming and Address Assignment Regulations, 2009 Edition,” a copy of which shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk, is adopted by reference and made a part of this Code as if fully set forth herein. The provisions thereof, as they may be amended and supplemented from time to time by ordinance or resolution of the City Council, shall govern the naming of streets and other rights-of-way and the assigning of addresses within the City.
7. The provisions of this Section are minimum requirements for the naming of streets and assignment of addresses within the City. Any request to deviate from these requirements shall be processed by means of a Variance application, which shall be subject to the procedures and standards set forth in LVMC 19.16.140.
8. It is unlawful for any person to:
   1. Use or display a street name, building number or address number that does not conform to the provisions of this Section;
   2. Display a street name, building number or address number in a manner that does not conform to the provisions of this Section; or
   3. Fail to display a street name, building number or address number in the manner required by this Section.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   The Amenity Zone may consist of an Amenity Area, Sidewalk, Off-site Buffer Strip, and On-site Planting Area. The required elements for each street or thoroughfare classification are as indicated by the tables and illustrated by the figures in LVMC 19.04.170 through 19.04.380 for each street or thoroughfare type respectively. The Amenity Zone is intended to enhance pedestrian access and safety, while providing adequate space for landscaping and utility and public safety features. Unless otherwise required for tree wells, planter areas, utilities, public safety features or pursuant to the requirements of a special area plan, the Amenity Zone shall be hardscaped to match the adjacent sidewalk in order to maximize the available public pedestrian space.
2. B.
   The Amenity Zone Boundaries are identified by referenced inside and outside delineations in accordance to one of the following cases:

   1. 1.
      Case (A). The zone is located fully within the dedicated public right-of-way and is delineated as follows:

      1. a.
         The inside delineation shall be set at the back-of-curb, or if there is no curb, then the edge of the paved roadway; and
      2. b.
         The outside delineation shall be the right-of-way line.
   2. 2.
      Case (B). The zone is located partially within the dedicated right-of-way and extends into the adjacent private property, common element, or open space that has been set aside for landscaping and public pedestrian access and is delineated as follows:

      1. a.
         The inside delineation shall be set at the back-of-curb, or if there is no curb, then the edge of the paved roadway; and
      2. b.
         The outside delineation shall be clearly identified, by a recorded document with appropriate public easements for such purposes.
   3. 3.
      Case (C). The zone is located fully outside the dedicated right-of-way, as the right-of-way line is at the back of the curb, and is in the adjacent private property, common element, or open space that has been set aside for landscaping and public pedestrian access and is delineated as follows:

      1. a.
         The inside delineation shall be set at the back of-curb, or if there is no curb, then the edge of the paved roadway; and
      2. b.
         The outside delineation shall be clearly identified, by a recorded document with appropriate public easements for such purposes.

(Ord. 6876 § 3, 08/21/24) 

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Private streets must comply with applicable City Standards and with the following requirements:

1. A.
   Private streets shall have the same dimensions as the comparable public streets unless separated by gates.  Private gated community streets may conform to the provisions of LVMC 19.04.230.
2. B.
   Where access control gates are to be used in conjunction with private streets, the principal vehicular entrance gate must have a minimum width of 50 feet and comply with the Uniform Standard Drawings and LVMC 19.02.250. Additional access control gates for vehicles must be designated and signed for residents only, have automatic methods of opening, and may be of a narrower width and depth as determined by the Director of Public Works.
3. C.
   Private streets shall meet the minimum construction standards for public streets.  All private streets shall be located on a separate common lot or lots that are maintained by an HOA or other approved private maintenance organization.
4. D.
   Street name signs for private streets shall bear the words “privately maintained,” and shall be a color and design established by the City and in conformance with the most recent edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The color of such a sign shall be brown with white letters.
5. E.
   Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections (A) through (D) of this Section, an administrative deviation of standards may be approved by the Director of Public Works for private streets meeting the following:

   1. 1.
      The street must end in a cul-de-sac that conforms to LVMC 19.04.100;
   2. 2.
      The street cannot provide access to more than four single family residential lots;
   3. 3.
      The street, if located on a separate common lot, must be privately maintained by an HOA or other maintenance organization; and
   4. 4.
      The applicant must demonstrate that the alternative design, including any reduction in street width, can safely accommodate vehicular and pedestrian traffic circulation, along with required underground utility separations.

(Ord. 6630 § 22, 08/15/18)

(Ord. 6922 § 3, 08/20/25) 

Effective on: 1/1/1901

19.04.080 PRIVATE DRIVE REQUIREMENTS

Private drives shall only be permitted in multi-family residential and nonresidential developments and shall:

1. Have a minimum pavement width of twenty-four feet;
2. Be accessible only from a public or private street;
3. Terminate in:
   1. An intersection with a public or private street; or
   2. A cul-de-sac that conforms to LVMC 19.04.100; and
4. Be provided with street name signs that bear the words “privately maintained,” and are of a color and design established by the City and in conformance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The color of such a sign shall be brown with white letters.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

All alleys constructed after the effective date of this Title shall be private alleys and privately maintained unless otherwise authorized by the Director of Public Works. Where public alleys are to be provided, they shall be paved and have a minimum width of twenty feet and be in accordance with City Standards.

(Ord. 6630 § 23, 08/15/18) 

Effective on: 1/1/1901

For public streets which terminate other than at an intersection with another public street, and private streets that terminate other than at an intersection with another private or public street, the termination shall be provided by one of the following, as applicable:

1. A cul-de-sac with a minimum radius of 40 feet as measured from the flowline of the curb for street lengths up to 600 feet; or
2. In the case of a private street up to 250 feet in length that is located behind a gate, a hammerhead meeting the Standard 212.1.S1 design.

Street lengths in excess of those stated in Paragraphs (A) and (B) above may be allowed only if approved by the Fire Code Official.

(Ord. 6630 § 24, 08/15/18) 

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Whenever there exists a partially dedicated street or alley abutting a proposed subdivision, the remainder of the required right-of-way shall be dedicated and improved by the subdivider unless the City approves a plan to vacate the street or alley.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, whenever the owner or developer of property abutting a planned street or highway as shown on the Master Plan of Streets and Highways Map, other than a freeway or expressway, is required by this Title, or by any other law or regulation, to install any improvement on a proposed or existing planned street or highway, he shall improve the area from the right-of-way line to the centerline, or from such point within the right-of-way to the centerline as may be required by the City Engineer.
2. Whenever the owner or developer of property abutting a federal or state highway as shown on the Master Plan of Streets and Highways Map, is required by this Title, or by any other law or regulation, to install any public roadway improvement on a proposed or existing street or highway, the owner or developer shall provide all public roadway improvements on both sides of the roadway or as required by the City Engineer.
3. Any required improvement shall also include the additional area created by the curbline radius as described in LVMC 13.12.100

Effective on: 1/1/1901

19.04.130 RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS

1. Interior Blocks Requirements
   Within the interior of residential subdivisions:
   1. Blocks should be 330 to 660 feet in length, measured centerline to centerline, unless it is determined by the Director of Public Works to be impractical to do so due to topographical conditions, environmental constraints, lot shape, or site accessibility;
   2. Blocks shall not exceed one thousand feet in length between intersections, except where topographical or other conditions require longer blocks; and
   3. Block depths should be designed so as to provide two rows of lots, except where lots are planned to back on a major highway, drainage channel, shopping center, or common open space area. Nothing in this Subsection, however, is intended to prevent the inclusion within any subdivision plan of blocks of greater depth or of irregular outline, where they are necessary to provide access to central areas within the subdivision.
2. Exterior Blocks Requirements
   Along the exterior of a residential subdivision’s block, lengths shall be consistent with road network spacing standards established by LVMC 19.04.020.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Commercial or industrial blocks shall be of a length and width necessary and appropriate for the proposed use with adequate provision for off-street parking and deliveries.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. Signs Prohibited in Public Rights-of-Way
   1. General Rule. Signs shall be prohibited in the public right-of-way, except as provided in this Section.
   2. Presumption. A sign erected or placed in the public right-of-way and containing an individual’s name, telephone number, address or identification of a product shall be presumed to have been erected or placed by or at the direction of the person or entity associated with that name, business, telephone number, address or product. That presumption is a rebuttable presumption which the affected person or entity may disprove by competent evidence in any enforcement action or administrative proceeding involving such signs. However, in an administrative proceeding against the affected person or entity, the presumption is not rebutted if the sign was erected or placed by a person or entity who, pursuant to contract or otherwise, is acting on behalf of the affected person or entity.
2. Signs Permitted in Public Rights-of-Way
   The following signs may be permitted in the public right-of-way:
   1. Public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body to post legal notices, identify public property, convey public information and direct or regulate pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
   2. Bus stop signs erected by a public transit company;
   3. Informational signs of a public utility regarding its poles, lines, pipes or facilities;
   4. Marquee, projecting and suspended signs projecting over a public right-of-way in conformity with the provisions in this Title;
   5. Development entry statement signs and interior directional signs may be permitted as provided for in this Title and provided the sign owner(s) enters into an encroachment agreement with the City;
   6. Other signs which have been authorized by the City, including but not limited to signs on bus stop shelters, signs permitted by the approval of an encroachment agreement or emergency warning signs erected by a governmental agency, a public utility company or a contractor doing authorized or permitted work within the public right-of-way. Such signs are exempted from all requirements of this Title.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The Transportation - Land Use Matrix, Table 1 of this Section, is intended to demonstrate the inter-connectedness of land use and the adjacent transportation network. As used in this Section, the matrix identifies each zoning district and indicates the compatibility of the that district with the range of streets detailed in this Chapter. As indicated by the matrix key:

1. A.
   Green identifies compatible street - land use combinations where no mitigation is anticipated;
2. B.
   Yellow identifies compatible street - land use combinations where mitigation may be requested; and
3. C.
   Blue identifies less compatible street - land use combinations where mitigation may be required.

Mitigation may take the form of site orientation considerations, increased perimeter buffer areas, enhanced landscaping or other measures meant to improve the compatibility and connection of development with the adjacent transportation network. Mitigation measures, if any, will be determined on a case-by-case basis as part of the Site Development Plan Review or the Tentative Map review.

(Ord. 6270 § 4, 09/18/13) 

(Ord. 6323 § 4, 06/04/14)

(Ord. 6346 § 1, 09/03/14)

(Ord. 6562 § 3, 01/04/17)

(Ord. 6630 § 25, 08/15/18) 

(Ord. 6649 § 3 thru 5, 10/17/18)

Table 1 - Transportation - Land Use Matrix 19.04.160

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A street or highway which has a minimum right-of-way width of 120 feet and an existing or potential design capacity of three or more travel lanes of traffic in each direction with 10 feet for an amenity zone and sidewalk on each side and divided by a landscaped median.

Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions 19.04.170

Table 1 -AMENITY ZONE 19.04.170 (see Figures 2 and 3)				Figure 2 - Amenity Zone - Utility and Public Safety Features
A.	Utility & Mechanical Boxes	Above ground utilities shall be sited outside of the right-of-way 1
B.	Street Lights	18 inches from back of curb 2
C.	Fire Hydrants	Shall be placed in the amenity area in accordance with the fire code
D.	Tree Placement 3	Trees shall be placed within amenity area to provide maximum shade of the sidewalk
E.	Tree Spacing	45 feet on center
F.	Sidewalk Width	5 feet		Figure 3 – Amenity Zone - Landscaping/ Sidewalk
G.	Off-site Buffer Strip	3 feet
H.	Maintenance	Maintenance of the amenity zone shall be the responsibility of the adjacent property owners
Footnotes: 1. If permitted within the right-of-way, above ground utilities shall be located in the amenity area. 2. Street light conduits and permitted underground dry utilities shall be located under the sidewalk. 3. In addition to any landscaping standards provided in this Title, all planting within the right-of-way must comply with LVMC Chapter 13.48.

Collector Streets Map

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A street which has a minimum right-of-way width of one hundred and six feet and an existing or potential design capacity of three or more travel lanes of traffic in each direction, divided by a raised median with left turn pockets.

Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions 19.04.180

Table 1 -AMENITY ZONE (see Figures 2 and 3) 19.04.180				Figure 2 - Amenity Zone - Utility and Public Safety Features
A.	Utility & Mechanical Boxes	Above ground utilities shall be sited outside of the right-of-way 1
B.	Street Lights	18 inches from back of curb 2
C.	Fire Hydrants	Shall be placed in the amenity area in accordance with the fire code
D.	Tree Placement 3	Trees shall be placed within amenity area to provide maximum shade of the sidewalk
E.	Tree Spacing	45 feet on center
F.	Sidewalk Width	5 feet		Figure 3 – Amenity Zone - Landscaping/ Sidewalk
Maintenance		Maintenance of the amenity zone shall be the responsibility of the adjacent property owners
Footnotes: 1. If permitted within the right-of-way, above ground utilities shall be located in the amenity area. 2. Street light conduits and permitted underground dry utilities shall be located under the sidewalk. 3. In addition to any landscaping standards provided in this Title, all planting within the right-of-way must comply with LVMC Chapter 13.48.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A street which has a minimum right-of-way width of eighty feet and an existing or potential design capacity of two travel lanes of traffic in each direction with a center turn lane or raised median with left turn pockets.

Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions 19.04.190

Table 1 -AMENITY ZONE (see Figures 2 and 3) 19.04.190				Figure 2 - Amenity Zone - Utility and Public Safety Features
A.	Utility & Mechanical Boxes	Above ground utilities shall be sited outside of the right-of-way 1
B.	Street Lights	18 inches from back of curb 2
C.	Fire Hydrants	Shall be placed in the amenity area in accordance with the fire code
D.	Tree Placement 3	Trees shall be placed within amenity area to provide maximum shade of the sidewalk
E.	Tree Spacing	40 feet on center
F.	Sidewalk Width	5 feet		Figure 3 – Amenity Zone - Landscaping/ Sidewalk
Maintenance		Maintenance of the amenity zone shall be the responsibility of the adjacent property owners
Footnotes: 1. If permitted within the right-of-way, above ground utilities shall be located in the amenity area. 2. Street light conduits and permitted underground dry utilities shall be located under the sidewalk. 3. In addition to any landscaping standards provided in this Title, all planting within the right-of-way must comply with LVMC Chapter 13.48.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A street with a minimum right-of way width of sixty feet which collects traffic from the local streets and distributes them to the major collector or arterial system.

19.04.200 - Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions

Table 1 -AMENITY ZONE (see Figures 2 and 3)  19.04.200				Figure 2 - Amenity Zone - Utility and Public Safety Features
A.	Utility & Mechanical Boxes	Above ground utilities shall be sited outside of the right-of-way1
B.	Street Lights	18 inches from back of curb2
C.	Fire Hydrants	Shall be placed in the amenity area in accordance with the fire code
D.	Tree Placement 3	Trees shall be placed within amenity area to provide maximum shade of the sidewalk
E.	Tree Spacing	40 feet on center
F.	Sidewalk Width	5 feet		Figure 3 – Amenity Zone - Landscaping/ Sidewalk
Maintenance		Maintenance of the amenity zone shall be the responsibility of the adjacent property owners
Footnotes: 1. If permitted within the right-of-way, above ground utilities shall be located in the amenity area. 2. Street light conduits and permitted underground dry utilities shall be located under the sidewalk. 3. In addition to any landscaping standards provided in this Title, all planting within the right-of-way must comply with LVMC Chapter 13.48.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A street with a minimum right-of way width of sixty feet, with no included amenity zone, which collects traffic from the local streets and distributes them to the major collector or arterial system.

19.04.210 - Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions

(Ord. 6922 § 5 & 6, 08/20/25)  

Effective on: 1/1/1901

19.04.220 47’ RESIDENTIAL STREET (NARROW LOT)

A street, typically adjacent to residential lots with lot widths of less than forty feet, with a minimum right-of way width of forty-seven feet which is designed to carry residential traffic between minor collectors and is designed to accommodate on-street parking. This alternative residential street design shall also be used for residential development with lots greater than forty feet where residential sprinklers are not anticipated or required.

19.04.220 - Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions

Table 1 -AMENITY ZONE (see Figures 2 and 3) 19.04.220				Figure 2 - Amenity Zone - Utility and Public Safety Features
A.	Utility & Mechanical Boxes	Above ground utilities shall be sited outside of the right-of-way 1
B.	Street Lights	18 inches from back of curb 2
C.	Fire Hydrants	Shall be placed in the amenity area in accordance with the fire code
D.	Sidewalk Width	5 feet
E.	Tree Spacing	1 tree per lot placed to provide maximum shade of sidewalk while providing adequate root growth area
F.	Sidewalk Width	5 foot wide planting area adjacent to the front property line		Figure 3 – Amenity Zone - Landscaping/ Sidewalk
Maintenance		Maintenance of the amenity zone shall be the responsibility of the adjacent property owners
Footnotes: 1. If permitted within the right-of-way, above ground utilities shall be located in the amenity area. 2. Street light conduits and permitted underground dry utilities shall be located under the sidewalk.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A private street located within a gated community, with a minimum width of 24 feet measured to the face of the curb, which is designed to carry residential traffic between minor collectors and local streets. The 24 foot width is minimum width, and a greater width may be required as the City deems necessary to accommodate all required underground utilities within the limits of the roadway, in accordance with the most recent separation standards of the utility agencies and as shown in the Uniform Standard Drawings for Public Works Construction of Off-site Improvements Clark County Area Nevada, Typical Underground Utility Locations in Residential Streets with 60 F.T. or Less Right-Of-Way (DWG. NO. 501). The street is designed to carry residential traffic between minor collectors and local streets. On-street parking may or may not be provided.

19.04.230 - Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions

(Ord. 6630 § 26, 08/15/18) 

(Ord. 6922 § 7 & 8, 08/20/25) 

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   The purpose of LVMC Sections 19.04.310 to 19.04.380 is to describe standards for development of roadway network thoroughfares within the Downtown Las Vegas Overlay District (DTLV-O) in a manner that is consistent with the Vision 2045 Downtown Las Vegas Masterplan. Each thoroughfare type is intended to provide compatible complete streets between Transect Zones and a hierarchy of intensity between different thoroughfare types and transportation modes. Each Thoroughfare provides a primary emphasis, including pedestrian, bicycle, automobile, and transit, suitable to a single street, while also accommodating other modes. These Downtown Thoroughfare standards supplement City of Las Vegas Engineering Standards. Where the provisions of these Downtown Thoroughfare Standards conflict with City Engineering Standards, the Engineering Standards shall apply, unless in the judgement of either the Director of Public Works or the City Traffic Engineer the application of the Downtown Thoroughfare Standards is consistent with the intent of the Engineering Standards or otherwise provides an acceptable alternative.

    

2. B.
   As specified in LVMC Title 19.09.090, District Thoroughfare Plans shall be mapped for each Downtown District to:

   1. 1.
      Designate all public thoroughfares within the district consisting of the standards set forth in LVMC 19.04.310 to 19.04.380
   2. 2.
      Designate all public thoroughfares as Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary for the purposes of establishing a hierarchy for transportation accessibility and intensity, building frontages, vehicular access, and utility locations.

       

3. C.
   For the Amenity Zone of any Downtown thoroughfare as set forth in LVMC 19.04.320 to 19.04.380:

   1. 1.
      The following amenities may be placed within the prescribed width of each zone:

      1. a.
         Benches and seating,
      2. b.
         Bicycle racks, lockers, or corrals,
      3. c.
         Bollards and pedestrian safety elements,
      4. d.
         Electric vehicle charging stations,
      5. e.
         Fire hydrants, placed in accordance with the fire code
      6. f.
         Kiosks,
      7. g.
         Mailboxes,
      8. h.
         Newspaper racks,
      9. i.
         Parking meters,
      10. j.
          Public art,
      11. k.
          Shade structures, hanging plants, banners, flags, or lighting,
      12. l.
          Streetlighting, signage, or traffic control devices,
      13. m.
          Transit shelters for bus stops or transit stations
      14. n.
          Trash or recycling bins
      15. o.
          Trees and landscaping, planted in compliance with LVMC Chapter 13.48
      16. p.
          Any other amenity deemed acceptable by the Director of Community Development or the Director of Public Works that enhances the thoroughfare’s urban environment and does not create a hazardous condition for pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorists.
   2. 2.
      Utility conduits and permitted underground dry utilities shall be located under the sidewalk.
   3. 3.
      Utility and mechanical boxes shall be sited outside of the right-of-way wherever possible. If permitted within the right-of-way, above ground utilities shall be located within the Amenity Zone. No utility or utility appurtenance may be placed in such a manner that blocks or inhibits pedestrian flow, access to a building door or entrance, ramp, or accessway, prevent or otherwise obstruct a handicapped or disabled pedestrian from passing or traversing, or cause a safety hazard.

       

       

4. D.
   The following thoroughfare design elements may be applied as warranted and determined by existing or future conditions, provided that the addition of such a treatment enhances pedestrian and bicyclist safety, protects transit users, ensures motorist sight-lines and visibility, and improves the public realm:

   1. 1.
      The intersections between any two thoroughfare may include:

      1. a.
         Bike boxes
      2. b.
         Diagonal (scramble) pedestrian movements
      3. c.
         Curb extensions, chokers, or bus bulbs
      4. d.
         Mini-roundabouts
   2. 2.
      Mid-block locations along a thoroughfare may include:

      1. a.
         Mid-block crosswalks
      2. b.
         Where medians are present, pedestrian refuges or Danish offsets
      3. c.
         Curb extensions, pinchpoints, or chicanes

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A Downtown Alley is a narrow public thoroughfare providing mid-block mobility and access to the rear-abutting properties. Typical Downtown Alleys are a minimum of 20 to 24 feet wide and are designed for low-volume pedestrian and bicycle traffic, and, wherever possible, shall be utilized by vehicular traffic to access parking and loading zones. Downtown alleys are intended to be used for utility easements.  Required utility infrastructure shall be located within an alley right-of-way to serve all adjacent or abutting property to the extent practicable. A Downtown Alley is not governed by the provisions of LVMC 19.04.090. Best practices and processes for Downtown Alleys can be found within the Downtown Alley Design Guidebook: Components for a Successful Environment.

Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions - 19.04.310

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A Minor Neighborhood Street primarily serves residential neighborhoods, local traffic, and is characterized by low design speeds and a seven-foot wide amenity zone separating vehicular traffic and the sidewalk. Minor Neighborhood Streets are designed for low volume pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic, with bicycle traffic accommodated by sharrows.

Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions - 19.04.320

(Ord. 6759 § 2, 12/02/20)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A Major Neighborhood Street serves residential, commercial, and mixed-use neighborhoods, and is characterized by low design speeds. On-street parking separates vehicular traffic from the sidewalk and amenity zone. Major Neighborhood Streets are designed for medium volumes of pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic, with bicycle traffic accommodated with striped bicycle lanes.

Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions - 19.04.330

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A Commercial Neighborhood Street serves residential, commercial, and mixed-use neighborhoods, and distributes traffic between Neighborhood Streets and Avenues or Boulevards. Commercial Neighborhood Streets are characterized by a low-speed design, wide sidewalks that accommodate high volume of pedestrian traffic, and a consistent tree canopy to provide shade and increase the quality of the public realm. A Commercial Neighborhood Street is designed for pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic, with bicycle traffic accommodated through sharrows.

Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions - 19.04.340

Effective on: 1/1/1901

An Avenue distributes traffic between Major or Minor Neighborhood Streets to Avenues or Boulevards and provides access to commercial and residential neighborhoods. An Avenue is designed primarily for medium pedestrian and vehicular traffic and may feature a parking lane or median to enable protected or permitted left-turn movements; where possible, bicycle traffic is accommodated through sharrows.

Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions - 19.04.350

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A Bike Emphasis Avenue distributes traffic between Major or Minor Neighborhood Streets to Avenues or Boulevards and provides land access to commercial and residential neighborhoods. A Bike Emphasis Avenue is designed with greater deference to pedestrian and bicycle traffic, with bicycle traffic accommodated by buffered bicycle lanes.

Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions - 19.04.360

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A Boulevard has the greatest overall right-of-way width and are designed to carry high volumes of vehicular traffic. Boulevards are major arterials typically with four to six vehicular traffic lanes, an alternating landscaped median/turn lane, and bicycle traffic accommodated with buffered bicycle lanes. Boulevards distribute traffic to other Boulevards, Avenues, and Neighborhood and Commercial Streets and carry traffic through Downtown to other surrounding peripheral neighborhoods, Interstate highway interchanges, or other parts of the region.

Figure 1 - Street Section/Dimensions - 19.04.370

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A Transit Emphasis Street is a special street section intended for the operation of a light rail transit (LRT), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), or other high-capacity transit system within dedicated lanes or mixed-flow traffic conditions within the right-of-way. A Transit Emphasis Street may be overlayed or combined with other Thoroughfare types and is intended to move high volumes of transit passengers and pedestrians. Transit Emphasis Streets are designed to enable transit-oriented development and mixed-use hubs, and are integrated with surrounding high intensity Transect zones.

Figure 1 - Street Section - Side Running Configuration/Dimensions - 19.04.380

Figure 2 - Street Section - Side Running (Loop) Configuration/Dimensions - 19.04.380

Figure 3 - Street Section - Center Running Configuration/Dimensions - 19.04.380

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A. Purpose and Intent

This Section provides standards for the construction, placement and operation of parklets and streateries. The intent of these guidelines is to promote the activation of space for public activity in an orderly and safe manner that provides aesthetic enhancement to the community.

B. Applicability

The standards set forth in this Section are minimum requirements that apply to a parklet or streatery approved through a license agreement or other document qualifying as an "encroachment agreement" under LVMC 13.32.020. The provisions of this Section and compliance therewith are not intended to supersede the application of any other provision of the Municipal Code that may pertain to the use of public right-of-way. A Variance, Administrative Deviation or Waiver under this Title is not available to vary any standard set forth herein regarding parklets or streateries.

C. Parklet and Streatery Design Standards

1. 1.
   Parklet and Streatery Location Types. Parklets and streateries are designed to offer creative usable outdoor space within compact urban areas where open space opportunities are limited.

   1. a.
      Streetside. Parklets and streateries typically will be located within one or more existing on-street public parking spaces adjacent to a host/sponsor business. Parking spaces may be angled, parallel or perpendicular. See Figure 1 for examples. No parklet or streatery may occupy handicapped parking spaces at any time.
   2. b.
      Other public rights-of-way. Occasionally there may be unimproved rights-of-way that allow for a parklet or streatery. Eligible locations may be predesignated by the City. In addition, individual locations may be identified by a prospective host/sponsor business as an ideal location. The prospective host/sponsor business shall coordinate with the Department of Planning and the Department of Public Works to determine the feasibility of utilizing any such location.

2. 2.
   Parklet or Streatery Location Types. See Figure 2 and Table 1 for Physical Design Standards

Figure 2: Parklet or Streatery Physical Design Standards
Table 1: Parklet or Streatery Physical Design Standards
A	Setback from vehicle travel lane	Minimum 18 inches
B	Parking Lane Width	8-9 feet
C F	Wheel Stops	Shall be provided 4 feet from the edge of the parklet or streatery when adjacent to another parking space or travel lane; otherwise not required.
D	Sidewalk Clearance	Physical obstacles such as trees, utility boxes, or fire hydrants shall be at least 4 feet from the parklet or streatery.
E	Prohibited Locations	Shall not be located in front of any painted curb, fire hydrant or fire department connection.
G	ADA/PROWAG Conformance	Shall meet all ADA and PROWAG requirements for wheelchair turning movement and resting space; shall provide 4 feet of clearance from physical obstacles such as trees, utility boxes, or fire hydrants.
H	Height	Minimum 30 inches with a continuous exterior edge.

3. 3.
   Accessibility

   1. a.
      Design and construction compliance. Proposed structures must be designed and constructed in conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 2010 Standards for Accessible Design, and the Public-Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).
   2. b.
      Accessible deck surface. The connection between parklet or streatery and the sidewalk (if applicable) must be level.
   3. c.
      Accessible entry. The parklet or streatery must incorporate at least one ADA access point a minimum of 48 inches wide for each parking space utilized.
   4. d.
      Wheelchair turning space. The parklet or streatery must allow for a minimum turning space of 60 inches in diameter entirely within the platform.
   5. e.
      Wheelchair landing. A 36-inch by 48-inch clear floor area must be provided for wheelchair use. The wheelchair landing space may overlap with the wheelchair turning space.

4. 4.
   Visibility

   1. a.
      The applicant for a parklet or streatery shall submit to the Department of Public Works a sight visibility study for review as part of the license agreement or similar approval pursuant to LVMC 13.32.020.
   2. b.
      Proposed landscaping or other objects shall not block motorist line-of-sight visibility requirements established in this Title and in current AASHTO guidelines.
   3. c.
      All shade structures shall be securely fastened to the parklet or streatery and shall be wind resistant.
   4. d.
      Signage on the structure, umbrellas, awnings or canopies of a parklet or streatery shall be limited to the business logo of the associated business and may not exceed 20 percent of the overall area of the structure, umbrella, awning, or canopy.

5. 5.
   Platform Design. Platform design standards shall be in accordance with this Paragraph 5 and Figure 3 below.

   1. a.
      Clearance. The structure shall maintain 18 inches of clearance from the adjacent travel lane, or 18 inches clearance from the outside edge of the marked parking space.
   2. b.
      Materials. Durable materials must be used that can withstand wear and tear from the elements. The applicant(s) is (are) responsible for maintaining all platform elements and ensuring they are in good condition.
   3. c.
      Existing Public Utilities. Structures within the parking lane shall not restrict access to public utilities.
   4. d.
      Threshold. The deck or platform shall be flush with the sidewalk and shall not leave a horizontal separation greater than one-half inch or a vertical separation greater than one-quarter inch (See Figure 3, subparts A, B, and C).
   5. e.
      Attachment Prohibited. At no time shall structures be bolted or affixed in any way to the roadway or any structure, including but not limited to buildings, fire hydrants, street trees, streetlights, signage or traffic poles.
   6. f.
      Use of Concrete Prohibited. Pouring concrete for shared space platforms is prohibited. Concrete pavers on a platform structure are permitted.
   7. g.
      Access. Fire hydrants and other fire department connections shall remain accessible at all times.
   8. h.
      Platform Surface. Surface materials must be textured or treated with a non-skid coating to ensure a safe walking surface. Loose particles, such as sand or lose stone, are prohibited.
   9. i.
      Drainage. Platforms shall allow for curbside drainage flow. A six-inch by six-inch minimum clear gutter space must be provided along the entire length of the proposed platform. (See Figure 3, subparts D and E).

Figure 3: Parklet or Streatery Platform Design Standards
A
B
C
D
E

6. 6.
   Maintenance. Parklets and streateries shall be:

   1. a.
      Maintained by the sponsor or host business at all times. If the sponsor/host business goes out of business, the parklet or streatery shall be removed and the public right-of-way restored to its normal condition.
   2. b.
      Maintained in good structural condition, in compliance with all building and electrical codes, and in conformance with this Section at all times.
   3. c.
      Maintained in a clean and orderly manner to be free of trash and litter, and free from fading, peeling, chipping or other states of disrepair.

7. 7.
   Neighborhood Notification.

The applicant for a parklet or streatery under this Section must provide public notice of the applicant's intent to install a parklet or streatery. Such notice must be posted for a minimum of 10 days during the application period. The notice must be printed on a sheet of paper of at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size and must be posted in a conspicuous location that allows for patrons to view it without entering the host/sponsor business, if applicable. The notification must include, at a minimum, the following:

1. a.
   A statement of purpose that includes the set-up date, tear-down date and hours of operation;
2. b.
   A site plan showing the parklet or streatery in context with the street, sidewalk or other public area (as applicable);
3. c.
   Elevations of the parklet or streatery structure; and
4. d.
   Contact information for the applicant.

(Ord. 6795 §2, 08/18/21)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   The purpose of LVMC 19.04.410 through 19.04.460 is to establish standards for development of a trail network and bike streets throughout the City in a manner consistent with the “Layered Complete Street Network” described within the Master Plan. Where the provisions of trail standards conflict with City Engineering Standards, the Engineering Standards shall govern, unless in the judgment of the Director of Public Works (or a designee), the application of the trail standards is consistent with the intent of the Engineering Standards or otherwise provides an acceptable alternative. 
2. B.
   Where a proposed development is adjacent to existing improvements, the Director of Public Works or designee shall determine the extent to which it is appropriate to implement the standards set forth in LVMC 19.04.410 through 19.04.460 and approve, if necessary, designs for the transition from existing improvements to those that meet the standards described. The Director or designee may approve a deferral of those standards pursuant to LVMC 19.02.025, except for those pertaining to trail paths.
3. C.
   To the extent relevant to trails and bike streets, the provisions of LVMC 13.12.020 pertaining to streets and highways are incorporated herein.
4. D.
   If trail standards have been adopted in connection with the approval of a master planned community, those standards shall govern to the extent inconsistent with LVMC 19.04.410 through 19.04.440.
5. E.
   With respect to any of the trail types described in LVMC 19.04.410 through 19.04.440, the following shall apply to the Amenity Zone pertaining to those trail types:

   1. 1.
      In addition to required landscaping, the following amenities may be placed within the prescribed width of each Amenity Zone:

      1. a.
         Benches and seating.
      2. b.
         Bicycle racks, lockers, or corrals.
      3. c.
         Bollards and pedestrian safety elements.
      4. d.
         Electric vehicle charging stations where adjacent to on-street parking.
      5. e.
         Fire hydrants, placed in accordance with the City's Fire Code.
      6. f.
         Mailboxes.
      7. g.
         Parking meters.
      8. h.
         Public art.
      9. i.
         Shade structures, hanging plants, or trail lighting.
      10. j.
          Street lighting, public or permitted signage, or traffic control devices.
      11. k.
          Transit shelters for bus stops or transit stations.
      12. l.
          Trash or recycling bins.
      13. m.
          Any other amenity that is deemed acceptable by the Director of Community Development or the Director of Public Works upon a determination that the amenity enhances the thoroughfare’s urban environment and does not create a hazardous condition for pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrians, or motorists.
   2. 2.
      Drought-resistant and water-efficient plant materials consistent with the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition Regional Plant List are appropriate for public and private trails.
   3. 3.
      Utility conduits and permitted underground dry utilities shall be located under the trail and are not permitted under trail landscaping, except when such landscaping is appurtenant to meandering sidewalks. In the case of meandering sidewalks, utility conduits and permitted underground dry utilities shall be placed under the trail hardscaping as much as possible, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works.
   4. 4.
      No utility or utility appurtenance may be placed in such a manner as to: 

      1. a.
         Block or inhibit pedestrian flow or access to a building door or entrance, ramp or access way;
      2. b.
         Prevent or otherwise obstruct a handicapped or disabled pedestrian from passing or traversing the area in which the utility or appurtenance is located;
      3. c.
         Conflict with the sight visibility restriction zone provisions of LVMC 19.02.190; or
      4. d.
         Otherwise create a safety hazard.
6. F.
   For purposes of LVMC Title 19, the term “public improvement” includes trails to be built on publicly-owned property or on property subject to a public easement. LVMC 19.02.130 makes a subdivider responsible for the construction of all public improvements and for any private improvements associated with the parcel map or subdivision that may be required by the City. Other sections of this Title provide for landscaping plans along street corridors and the scheduling or improvements. Recreation trails required by the City will be constructed by a developer and dedicated to the City to be owned and maintained by the City. Within new developments, whether in new areas or infill areas, the City in appropriate cases, under LVMC Title 19 and other authority, may place the responsibility for the construction and maintenance of recreation trails and other trails on homeowners’ associations or other maintenance organizations. The City may require as a condition of development approval the dedication of the right-of-way for a trail and its construction by a developer whose property the trail crosses.

(Ord. 6802 § 4, 01/05/22)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Regional trails are major regional trailways and greenways for pedestrians and bicyclists that have minimal street crossings, grade-separated overcrossing or undercrossings, and dedicated rights-of-way, and that connect to other jurisdictions within the region. Regional trails sometimes share space with a major freeway, highway, utility corridor, or regional flood control facility. A pertinent illustration, cross section and development requirements are as set forth in Figure 1 and Table 1 below.

Figure 1

Regional Trails

(Ord. 6802 § 4, 01/05/22)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Shared-use trails are local-serving paved paths and trails that are shared by bicyclists and pedestrians. A pertinent illustration, cross section and development requirements are as set forth in Figure 1 and Table 1 below.

Figure 1

Shared-Use Trails

(Ord. 6802 § 4, 01/05/22)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A. Urban paths consist of the following three unique trail designations:

1. 1.
   Urban trail, consisting of a marked and designated route, especially within Downtown Las Vegas. A pertinent illustration, cross section and development requirements are as set forth in Figure 1 and Table 1 below. An alternative to that which is depicted in Figure 1 and Table 1 is as set forth in Figure 2 and Table 2 below.
2. 2.
   Protected bike lane, consisting of a bikeway at street level that may use a variety of methods for physical protection from passing motor vehicle traffic. A pertinent illustration, cross section and development requirements are as set forth in Figure 3 and Table 3 below. 
3. 3.
   Cycle track, consisting of a street with the following characteristics: 

   1. a.
      A minimum right-of-way width of eighty feet;
   2. b.
      An existing or potential design capacity of two travel lanes of traffic in each direction;
   3. c.
      A center turn lane or raised median with left turn pockets; and
   4. d.
      Exclusive use by bicyclists and pedestrians along one side of the street.

A pertinent illustration, cross section and development requirements are as set forth in Figure 4 and Table 4 below. 

2. B.
   In addition to the amenities described in LVMC 19.04.390(C)(1), the following amenities may be placed in an urban path amenity zone:

   1. 1.
      Overhead weather protection attached to abutting building facades.
   2. 2.
      Any other amenity that is deemed acceptable by the Director of Planning or the Director of Public Works upon a determination that the amenity enhances the thoroughfare’s urban environment and does not create a hazardous condition for pedestrians, bicyclists, equestrians, or motorists. 

Figure 1

Urban Trails

Figure 2

Urban Trails Alternative

Figure 3

Protected Bike Lane

Figure 4

Cycle Track

(Ord. 6802 § 4, 01/05/22)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Equestrian trails are specifically dedicated for equine use, using materials different from those not designed for equine use, but can also be used by hikers and pedestrians. A pertinent illustration, cross section and development standards are as set forth in Figure 1 and Table 1 below.

Figure 1

Equestrian Trails

(Ord. 6802 § 4, 01/05/22)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Off-street trails include existing improved off-street trails and future unimproved off-street trails that serve a low-impact recreational purpose and are designed exclusively for hikers, mountain bikes, or equestrians. They may consist of any type of natural surface within a City park or an open space, natural desert, arroyo, hillside, foothill, or mountainous area. The Director of Community Development or the Director of Public Works may establish development standards for off-street trails on a per-project basis.

(Ord. 6802 § 4, 01/05/22)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

In the case of any specific trail project, bike street project, capital improvement project, or other complete street roadway project regarding which a segment has been specifically designated for purposes of high quality urban design, safety, or multi-modal transportation, the Director of Community Development or the Director of Public Works may establish a project-specific cross section and related standards that are unique to the project.

(Ord. 6802 § 4, 01/05/22)

Effective on: 1/1/1901