Boulder City does not impose breed-specific restrictions on dogs. Regulation focuses on vicious or dangerous dog behavior regardless of breed under Title 7.
Boulder City Municipal Code Title 7 (Police Regulations) does not ban or restrict specific dog breeds such as pit bulls or rottweilers. Instead, the code regulates dogs based on behavior, defining dangerous and vicious dogs by conduct. Owners of dogs declared dangerous must comply with confinement, muzzling, and insurance requirements. Nevada Revised Statute 202.500 similarly regulates dangerous dogs by behavior rather than breed and specifically preempts breed-based restrictions statewide. Rental housing and homeowners insurance may impose their own breed restrictions that are not controlled by city code. Boulder City limits households to three dogs/cats/common pets excluding puppies and kittens under six months.
Misdemeanor for failure to comply with dangerous dog orders. Felony if the dog seriously injures a person.
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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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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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