Shed permit rules in Boulder City, NV — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Sheds and accessory structures regulated under Boulder City Title 5 (Building) and Title 11 (Zoning). Permits required for structures over 200 sq ft or with utilities.
In Boulder City, accessory structures such as garages, workshops, greenhouses, and sheds are permitted as incidental to residential use. Permit thresholds: structures under 200 sq ft without electrical or plumbing generally do not require a permit; larger structures or those with utilities require building permits. Setback requirements apply per Title 11 Zoning Chapter 11-20. Structures may not be used for living/sleeping purposes in R1 zones.
Oversized unpermitted structure: code enforcement notice. Setback violation: correction or removal. Historic district: COA may be required.
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Boulder City Title 11 limits front yard fences to 3 to 4 feet and side and rear yard fences to 6 feet, with stricter rules in the Historic District.
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Boulder City enforces NRS 461A and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code requiring barriers at least 5 feet tall around pools deeper than 18 inches.
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Boulder City requires a building permit for most fences over 6 feet tall and for any fence in the historic district per Title 11 Planning and Zoning.
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Retaining walls over 4 feet in height or supporting a surcharge require a building permit and engineered plans under the adopted International Building Code.
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Boulder City allows common fence materials like wood, masonry, vinyl, and wrought iron, with additional design review required in the Historic District.
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