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Sign Permit (Sign Design Review) in Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada

Required for installation of most permanent commercial signage in unincorporated Clark County. The process has two parts: (1) a zoning entitlement review — Sign Design Review or Administrative Sign Design Review — through the Department of Comprehensive Planning, which confirms the sign complies with Title 30 Chapter 30.72 (On-Premise Signs); and (2) a construction/building permit from the Department of Building, billed under the same valuation-based Table 3-A schedule used for other building permits in this file. Simple property/yard signs may instead qualify for a lower-tier Property/Yard Sign Permit.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permanent on-premise signage (freestanding, monument, wall, nameplate, project identification, animated/electronic message, directional) is regulated under Title 30 Chapter 30.72 and Table 30.72-1, which sets maximum sign area, number of signs, height, setbacks, and minimum separations by zoning district and use
  • A Sign Design Review or Administrative Sign Design Review application must be submitted to Comprehensive Planning to demonstrate Title 30 compliance before a sign construction permit will be accepted; a pre-review appointment via the Citizen Access Portal is required before submittal
  • Application package generally includes: Application Form, Assessor's Parcel Map, current Deed, Justification Letter, Owner/Signing Authority documentation, and a Site Plan (elevations also required for the full Sign Design Review track)
  • Digital/electronic message sign conversions are a distinct category under §30.05.06, carrying their own much higher zoning fee, and are subject to luminance standards (signs may not increase lighting levels by more than 0.3 foot-candles over ambient at set measuring distances, per §30.72.040(13))
  • After zoning approval, actual sign construction still requires a separate building/construction permit from the Department of Building, billed under Table 3-A valuation-based fees (Clark County Code §22.02.390); required permit fees are doubled if construction begins before the permit is issued or exceeds the scope of the valid permit
  • No sign may be placed within a public right-of-way, drainage channel, or sight zone (Chapter 30.52), or in a way that obstructs a required door, window, fire escape, or standpipe, per §30.72.040
  • Up to 3 non-commercial flags are permitted per improved lot without a sign permit, subject to a 10-foot setback from any property line/right-of-way and the zoning district's height limit for principal structures (§30.72.040(11))

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Fee schedule

Sign Design Review Application FeeTitle 30 Fee Schedule Table 1, latest amendment effective 07/01/2026 (clarkcountynv.gov). Mailed Notice fee applies when the application requires notice.
$500 (+ $500 Mailed Notice fee)
Administrative Sign Design Review Application FeeTitle 30 Fee Schedule Table 1, effective 07/01/2026 — no mailed notice fee listed for this track.
$300
Property/Yard Sign PermitTitle 30 Fee Schedule Table 1, footnote 3: 'Construction permit fees are payable to the Department of Building. Required permit fees will be doubled if work for which a permit is required has been commenced without first obtaining the permit, or if the sign constructed exceeds the scope of a valid permit.'
$100
Digital Sign Conversion (§30.05.06)Title 30 Fee Schedule Table 1, effective 07/01/2026 — a one-time zoning fee, separate from any building permit fee for the physical conversion work.
$10,000 per sign face
Construction/Building Permit Fee (sign fabrication and installation)Per Title 30 Fee Schedule footnote 3, the zoning-entitlement fees above do not cover the physical construction permit; that is billed separately by the Department of Building under Table 3-A (Clark County Code §22.02.390), the same schedule used throughout this file.
Varies — valuation-based per Table 3-A

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Electrical (illuminated signs only)

    Wiring and connections for internally illuminated or electronic message signs, inspected under the associated electrical permit

  2. 2

    Final

    Sign built and located per the approved Sign Design Review/Administrative Sign Design Review plans and construction permit

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Tips

  • This is a two-department process: Comprehensive Planning handles the zoning entitlement (Sign Design Review or Administrative Sign Design Review), while the Department of Building issues the separate construction permit and bills it under Table 3-A.
  • Digital/electronic message sign conversions carry a much higher one-time zoning fee ($10,000 per sign face) than a standard Sign Design Review, plus luminance compliance requirements.
  • Simple property or yard signs may qualify for the lower-cost ($100) Property/Yard Sign Permit rather than a full Sign Design Review.
  • A pre-review appointment through the Citizen Access Portal is required before any sign application can be submitted.
  • Up to 3 non-commercial flags are allowed per improved lot without a sign permit, subject to setback and height limits.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Clark County requires a sign permit (sign design review) for: Permanent on-premise signage (freestanding, monument, wall, nameplate, project identification, animated/electronic message, directional) is regulated under Title 30 Chapter 30.72 and Table 30.72-1, which sets maximum sign area, number of signs, height, setbacks, and minimum separations by zoning district and use; A Sign Design Review or Administrative Sign Design Review application must be submitted to Comprehensive Planning to demonstrate Title 30 compliance before a sign construction permit will be accepted; a pre-review appointment via the Citizen Access Portal is required before submittal; Application package generally includes: Application Form, Assessor's Parcel Map, current Deed, Justification Letter, Owner/Signing Authority documentation, and a Site Plan (elevations also required for the full Sign Design Review track); Digital/electronic message sign conversions are a distinct category under §30.05.06, carrying their own much higher zoning fee, and are subject to luminance standards (signs may not increase lighting levels by more than 0.3 foot-candles over ambient at set measuring distances, per §30.72.040(13)); After zoning approval, actual sign construction still requires a separate building/construction permit from the Department of Building, billed under Table 3-A valuation-based fees (Clark County Code §22.02.390); required permit fees are doubled if construction begins before the permit is issued or exceeds the scope of the valid permit; No sign may be placed within a public right-of-way, drainage channel, or sight zone (Chapter 30.52), or in a way that obstructs a required door, window, fire escape, or standpipe, per §30.72.040; Up to 3 non-commercial flags are permitted per improved lot without a sign permit, subject to a 10-foot setback from any property line/right-of-way and the zoning district's height limit for principal structures (§30.72.040(11)). If your project isn't listed, confirm with Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department at (702) 455-3000 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Clark County, the published Sign Design Review Application Fee is: $500 (+ $500 Mailed Notice fee). Additional published fees: Administrative Sign Design Review Application Fee — $300; Property/Yard Sign Permit — $100; Digital Sign Conversion (§30.05.06) — $10,000 per sign face; Construction/Building Permit Fee (sign fabrication and installation) — Varies — valuation-based per Table 3-A. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated Clark County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department at (702) 455-3000 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Sign Design Review / Administrative Sign Design Review Application Form; Assessor's Parcel Map; Deed; Justification Letter; Site Plan. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Clark County may also ask for: Plan – Elevations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Clark County requires 2 inspection(s) for a sign permit (sign design review), in order: Electrical (illuminated signs only), Final. Schedule each through Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department ((702) 455-3000).

Apply through Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department at 4701 West Russell Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118. Phone: (702) 455-3000, email: pacenter@ClarkCountyNV.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (closed Fri, Sat, Sun). Official information: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/building___fire_prevention/.

Yes. Most permanent on-premise signage requires a Sign Design Review or Administrative Sign Design Review through the Department of Comprehensive Planning to confirm compliance with Title 30 Chapter 30.72, followed by a separate construction permit from the Department of Building (billed under the valuation-based Table 3-A schedule). Simple property/yard signs may instead use the lower-cost Property/Yard Sign Permit ($100).

Yes. Digital sign conversions fall under §30.05.06 and carry a separate $10,000-per-sign-face zoning fee (Title 30 Fee Schedule), and all illuminated signs must meet the county's luminance standard of no more than a 0.3 foot-candle increase over ambient light at specified measuring distances (§30.72.040(13)).

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-22.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Unincorporated Clark County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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