Environmental Rules in Henderson, NV (2026)
4 verified environmental rules for Henderson, Nevada, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
Henderson bans discharging anything but rain into its storm drains, and requires NPDES permit coverage and BMPs for construction and industrial sites citywide.
Henderson Storm Drain Discharge Rules
Significant RestrictionsHenderson Municipal Code § 13.04.100(A)(1)-(2)
No discharge of wastewater or stormwater in any form...shall be made into the storm water system or waters of the State of Nevada that would cause a violation of the NPDES storm water permit. No discharge of any pollutant...shall be made into the stormwater system or waters of the State of Nevada within the City of Henderson without first obtaining the appropriate NPDES permit from the State of...
Erosion Control
Henderson requires a grading permit from Building & Fire Safety for most earthwork, with a narrow exemption for isolated grading under 100 cubic yards that poses no danger to the public.
Grading Permit Required in Henderson
Some RestrictionsHenderson Municipal Code § 15.01.150
A grading permit shall not be required for the following: A.Grading in an isolated, self-contained area, not exceeding 100 cubic yards, provided there is no danger to the public, and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties or on-site structures; B.Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this Code; C.Cemetery graves...F.Mining, quarrying, excavation......
Flood Zones
Henderson requires new construction and substantial improvements on flood-hazard building sites to be elevated or anchored, built with flood-resistant materials, and reviewed by the Department of Public Works before a permit issues.
Henderson Flood Hazard Building Rules
Some RestrictionsHenderson Municipal Code § 13.04.270
The department of public works shall review all building permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding. If a proposed building site is in a location that has a flood hazard, any proposed new construction or substantial improvement ... must (i) be designed (or modified) and anchored to preve...
Flood Elevation Requirements
Henderson requires new construction and substantial improvements on flood-hazard sites to be anchored against flotation and built with flood-resistant materials. Public Works checks building permits for flood safety before issuing them.
Flood-Hazard Building Standards in Henderson
Some RestrictionsHenderson Municipal Code § 13.04.270
If a proposed building site is in a location that has a flood hazard, any proposed new construction or substantial improvement (including prefabricated and mobile homes) must (i) be designed (or modified) and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure; (ii) use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage; and (iii) use const...
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