Beekeeping may be permitted in Boulder City with conditions under Title 11 Zoning. Nevada bee registration under NRS 561 required.
Nevada Department of Agriculture requires bee registration (NRS 561). Boulder City's Title 11 Zoning may permit beekeeping in residential zones with setback and hive number requirements. Setbacks from property lines and neighboring structures typically required. Contact Community Development (702-293-9282) for zone-specific rules and hive limits.
Unregistered hive: NDA citation. Quarantine zone non-compliance: hive removal possible. Nuisance bees: Animal Control response.
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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.
Boulder City, NV
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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Boulder City requires property owners to keep grass, weeds, and vegetation under 6 inches and free of dead brush to reduce fire risk in the desert climate.
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