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Boulder City vs Las Vegas

How do shoreline management rules compare between Boulder City, NV and Las Vegas, NV?

Boulder City, NV

Clark County

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Las Vegas, NV

Clark County

Some Restrictions

Las Vegas does not have a municipal shoreline management ordinance. Waterway protections are handled through stormwater regulations and Clark County flood control, while Lake Mead shoreline management falls under federal National Park Service jurisdiction.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBoulder CityLas Vegas
Municipal Ordinance-No shoreline-specific ordinance
Lake Mead-Federal NPS jurisdiction (36 CFR 7.48)
Storm Drains-Discharge prohibited; flows to Lake Mead
Flood Control-Clark County Regional Flood Control

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Boulder City FAQ

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Las Vegas FAQ

Does Las Vegas have shoreline regulations?

Las Vegas does not have a municipal shoreline management ordinance. Lake Mead is managed by the National Park Service. The city regulates storm drain discharges and coordinates with Clark County on flood channel development.

Can I discharge water into Las Vegas storm drains?

No. Discharging pool water, chemicals, or other pollutants into street gutters or storm drains is illegal with penalties of $500 per incident, since storm drains flow untreated to Lake Mead.

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