Which Las Vegas neighborhoods are historic districts?
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Short answer
The City of Las Vegas administers five primary historic districts: Scotch 80s (1940s post-war), Huntridge (Mid-Century Modern, east of Las Vegas Boulevard), Mayfair (1940s-50s), John S. Park (1930s-50s), and McNeil (1940s-50s). Any exterior alteration, window replacement, roof change, or demolition inside a designated district requires a Certificate of Appropriateness. Interior-only work is typically exempt. Review adds 4-8 weeks in parallel with the standard permit cycle.
In detail
The City of Las Vegas administers five primary historic districts: Scotch 80s (1940s post-war), Huntridge (Mid-Century Modern, east of Las Vegas Boulevard), Mayfair (1940s-50s), John S. Park (1930s-50s), and McNeil (1940s-50s). Any exterior alteration, window replacement, roof change, or demolition inside a designated district requires a Certificate of Appropriateness. Interior-only work is typically exempt. Review adds 4-8 weeks in parallel with the standard permit cycle.
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