Feeding wildlife including coyotes, burros, bighorn sheep, and waterfowl is prohibited in Boulder City. Wild burros are protected federally but intentional feeding is a violation.
Boulder City Municipal Code Title 7 and Nevada state law prohibit the intentional feeding of wildlife within city limits. This includes coyotes, bighorn sheep, wild burros, javelina, and waterfowl. Boulder City has a significant population of wild burros protected under the federal Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971; feeding or harassing them carries federal penalties enforced by the Bureau of Land Management. Approaching or feeding burros within city limits is also a local violation. Wildlife feeding attracts predators, spreads disease, and alters animal behavior. Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) enforces state wildlife laws. Reports to Boulder City Animal Control (702-293-9283) or NDOW (800-992-3030).
Misdemeanor citation locally; federal fines up to 2,000 dollars for burro feeding/harassment under the Wild Horse and Burro Act.
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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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