Exotic pet regulations under Boulder City Code §7-3-4. Non-dangerous exotic pets may be allowed; dangerous exotic animals prohibited.
Boulder City Code §7-3-4 addresses rules for keeping exotic, non-dangerous pets. Dangerous wild animals are prohibited. NRS Chapter 202 governs dangerous animals at state level. Nevada allows some exotic pets that California bans; ferrets are legal in Nevada. Contact Animal Control for specific species questions.
Wild/exotic animal possession: seizure and citation. No exceptions. Harming protected species: federal charges possible.
Boulder City, NV
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.
Boulder City, NV
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.
Boulder City, NV
Retaining walls over 4 feet in height or supporting a surcharge require a building permit and engineered plans under the adopted International Building Code.
Boulder City, NV
Boulder City allows common fence materials like wood, masonry, vinyl, and wrought iron, with additional design review required in the Historic District.
Boulder City, NV
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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