Boulder City Title 11 limits most single family residential buildings to 30 feet or 2 stories, with stricter limits in the Historic District.
Boulder City Municipal Code Title 11 limits building heights by zone. Single family residential districts typically cap height at 30 feet or 2 stories, whichever is less restrictive in a given zone. The Historic District has stricter height controls to preserve the character of the original 1930s townsite built for Hoover Dam workers, and any new construction or addition in this district requires Historic Preservation Committee review. Commercial zones may allow taller buildings but are still limited to maintain the small town character that residents value. Accessory structures like sheds and detached garages have lower height caps. Height is measured from average natural grade to the highest point of the roof excluding chimneys, vents, and antennas which may project a limited distance.
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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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Feeding wildlife including coyotes, burros, bighorn sheep, and waterfowl is prohibited in Boulder City. Wild burros are protected federally but intentional f...
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