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Planning commission approves use permit for 12 hens with phase‑out condition
Summary
The commission approved a use permit allowing a homeowner to keep 12 hens on a Sunrise Manor lot but imposed conditions: no roosters, no replacement of hens as they die off, and a three‑year review, after staff noted Title 30 limits in non‑urban areas.
The Clark County Planning Commission approved a use permit allowing the property owner to keep 12 hens on a 0.17‑acre single‑family lot in Sunrise Manor subject to conditions that phase the flock out over time.
Applicant Victor Martinez told the commission he has "12 hens" and asked to continue caring for them in his yard. Staff clarified that under Title 30 the maximum permissible number of small livestock in non‑urban areas is 10 animals, with a limit of five roosters; because this property is within the urban area the use permit was required. Commissioners examined coop dimensions, herd management and odor controls; Martinez said he uses moisture‑absorbing pellets and a mister system to control smell. Commissioner (S14) moved to approve UC26-0322 with conditions: no roosters and no replacement of hens as they die off, and to schedule a review in three years; the motion carried.
The approval is recorded as final action unless appealed. The transcript contains no full roll‑call tally for the vote; the meeting record notes the motion passed.
