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Noise Ordinances in Boulder City, NV (2026)

9 verified noise ordinances for Boulder City, Nevada, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

Boulder City limits residential noise to 70 decibels at all times. Musical instruments restricted to 7 AM–8 PM. Noise ordinance effective February 2022.

Boulder City Noise Ordinance

Some Restrictions

Construction Hours

Construction allowed 5 AM–8 PM (May–September) and 6 AM–7 PM (October–April). No Sunday restriction specified but general noise limits apply.

Boulder City Construction Hours

Some Restrictions

Barking Dogs

Nuisance barking dogs prohibited under Boulder City nuisance and animal codes. Title 7 Police Regulations governs animal-related disturbances.

Boulder City Barking Dog Rules

Some Restrictions

Leaf Blower Rules

Boulder City does not have a dedicated leaf blower ordinance but regulates their use under the general noise code limiting residential noise to 70 decibels at all times.

Noise: Leaf Blower Rules

Some Restrictions

Amplified Music & Events

Amplified music in Boulder City must comply with the 70 dB residential limit and musical instrument hours of 7 AM to 8 PM. Special event permits required for amplified outdoor events.

Noise: Amplified Music

Heavy Restrictions

Aircraft Noise

Aircraft noise is federally regulated. Boulder City is near Henderson Executive Airport and Las Vegas area airspace. No local aircraft noise ordinance.

Boulder City Aircraft Noise

Few Restrictions

Industrial Noise

Industrial noise in Boulder City is capped at 100 dB during 7 AM to 9 PM and 90 dB at all other hours. Industrial zones are limited due to the controlled growth ordinance.

Noise: Industrial Noise

Some Restrictions

Decibel Limits

Boulder City sets hard decibel limits: 70 dB residential at all times, 100 dB commercial 7 AM to 9 PM, 90 dB commercial at other hours. Among the strictest in Clark County.

Noise: Decibel Limits

Heavy Restrictions

Outdoor Music

Outdoor music in Boulder City is allowed 7 AM to 8 PM residential and up to 9 PM commercial. Historic downtown events require special event permits from the City Clerk.

Noise: Outdoor Music

Some Restrictions

Looking for Clark County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Boulder City city rules.

Noise Ordinances in Clark County