Parts of the Plan

The Master Plan contains five interrelated sections in addition to this introductory section. The core values serve as a foundation for each of these Master Plan components. Below provides an overview of the key components of each section.

SECTION 2: Countywide Goals and Policies. Establishes a policy framework to guide day-to-day decision-making on issues of importance to Clark County as a whole.

SECTION 3: Growth Framework. Addresses the various factors that influence growth and development in unincorporated Clark County:

  • Planned Land Use. Includes the Countywide Planned Land Use Map and Land Use Category definitions.
  • Infrastructure and Services. Provides an overview of infrastructure and service provision at a countywide level, generally, who provides which services, how they are funded, what plans and regulations are in place, and who administers them. Topics addressed include flood control and drainage, libraries, public safety, recreation and open space, schools, transportation, utilities, and water and wastewater.
  • Natural and Manmade Hazards. Provides an overview of land- and water-related hazards that directly impact growth and development in Clark County.
  • Federal Lands. Summarizes land use and resource considerations that apply to the more than 4.5 million acres of federal land in Clark County.
  • Airport Environs. Provides an overview of land use considerations related to Clark County’s many airports and associated maps.

SECTION 4: Area-Specific Goals and Policies. Supplements Section 2: Countywide Goals and Policies with guidance unique to each of the 11 planning areas in Clark County—Enterprise, Laughlin, Lone Mountain, Northeast County, Northwest County, South County, Spring Valley, Summerlin South, Sunrise Manor, Whitney, and Winchester/Paradise. This section also supplements Section 3: Growth Framework with Planned Land Use maps for each of the planning areas.

SECTION 5: Implementation. Highlights major initiatives that will support the implementation of the Master Plan through the coordinated efforts of Clark County departments in collaboration with multiple governmental agencies and partner organizations.

APPENDICES: Five appendices provide a library of supporting data, information, and documentation related to sections of the Master Plan and information required by NRS §278.160.

  • Appendix A. Supplemental Information (Countywide). Contains technical information and data relevant to Section 2 related to transportation, recreation and open space, federal lands, and conservation issues in Clark County and supplement the overview provided in Section 3: Growth Framework.
  • Appendix B. Supplemental Information (Area-Specific). Contains background information specific to each of the 11 planning areas. Topics addressed include infrastructure and services, natural and manmade hazards, historic and cultural resources, and habitat conservation.
  • Appendix C. The State of the County report. Provides an overview of the County’s jurisdiction, representation, services, distinct geographies, regional partners, and other factors that influence how Clark County provides services and plans for the future. Also provides contextual data and trends associated with Clark County’s population, demographics, housing stock, growth, and economy.
  • Appendix D. Glossary of Terms. Defines key terms used throughout the Master Plan as a reference for users.
  • Appendix E. Community Outreach Summaries. Includes a summary of input received during the Master Plan update.