Rural Event Center Task Force

The task force met monthly between March 2024 and August 2024. Clark County Council may review recommendations in 2026. 

Background

At the Council's direction, the director of Community Development is leading a task force created to explore possible code revisions in unincorporated Clark County. Issues to be contemplated include opening up current county code to allow property owners in R-5, R-10 and R-20 zones to engage in agri-tourism related activities not currently permitted.

The task force is comprised of:

  • Three farm owners operating in the R-5, R-10 or R-20 zones
  • Three winery owners operating in the R-5, R-10 or R-20 zones
  • Three residents living in the R-5, R-10 or R-20 zones who are unaffiliated with farms and wineries
  • Three residents who participate in a formal organization or board that represents the residents or businesses of Clark County

The task force meets once a month for three to five months. The meetings are in a hybrid format, meaning members can attend either in person or remotely. Microsoft Teams information to join remotely is included below. Members of the public are invited to attend the meetings for observation only. It is anticipated that the task force will wrap up its work by or before the end of July 2024.

Purpose and Duties

SECTION 1: PURPOSE

Community Development is leading a task force created to explore code revision options for the R-5, R-10 and R-20 zones in unincorporated Clark County.

SECTION 2: DUTIES

The Rural Event Center Task Force has the following duties and responsibilities, as directed by the director of Community Development, including, but not limited to:

  • The task force shall work to understand, discuss, and seek consensus on the proposed code revisions.
  • The task force shall share feedback collected from other citizens in each member’s represented category, as well as their own.
  • The task force shall be a liaison between citizens and staff, representing the interests and perspectives of the stakeholder groups.

SECTION 3: STANDARD OF CONDUCT

Members of the task force are expected to adhere to the following standards of conduct during the appointed term. Failure to do so will result in termination of the member’s term.

  • Discuss the issue being addressed by the task force, stated in section 4 of this document, without deviation or attention to unrelated issues.
  • Treat each other with dignity and respect even when in disagreement.
  • Refrain from use of inappropriate or aggressive language.
  • Use clear, concise, and courteous communication to arrive at goodwill solutions.
  • Arrive on time and prepared to withhold their duties.

SECTION 4: REASON

Clark County Code – Title 40 does not allow properties in the R-5, R-10 and R-20 zones to operate as event centers without operating a winery as well. Small farms have been increasingly advocating for additional revenue streams and to be included in the winery code regarding allowing event centers in rural residential zones.

SECTION 5: MEMBERSHIP

The Rural Event Center Task Force consists of twelve members. Members are appointed by the County Manager. Appointments shall attempt to include the following affiliations and categories, as suggested by the County Council. Such representation shall be: 

  • Three farm owners operating in the R-5, R-10 and R-20 zones.
  • Three winery owners operating in the R-5, R-10 and R-20 zones.
  • Three Residents living in the R-5, R-10 or R-20 zones who are unaffiliated with farms or wineries.
  • Three residents who participate in a formal organization or board that represents the residents or businesses of Clark County.

SECTION 6: TERMS OF OFFICE 

All members shall be appointed to one five-month term. Should the issue addressed by the task force be resolved in less than five months, the final meeting will mark the conclusion of the task force and the end of its members’ terms.

SECTION 7: MEETINGS

The Rural Event Center Task Force will meet in person, once a month for three to five months.