Boulder City vs North Las Vegas
How do native plants rules compare between Boulder City, NV and North Las Vegas, NV?
Boulder City and North Las Vegas have similar restriction levels.
Boulder City, NV
Clark County
Boulder City encourages xeriscape and native Mojave Desert plants through the SNWA Water Smart Landscapes program, with rebates for converting turf.
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Clark County
North Las Vegas encourages xeriscape and native Mojave plantings through SNWA Water Smart Landscapes rebates. AB 356 (2021) bans new non-functional turf in Clark County after 2027 and mandates conversion.
View full North Las Vegas rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Boulder City | North Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Rebate | - | Up to 3 dollars per sq ft turf |
| AB 356 | - | Bans non-functional turf |
| Deadline | - | 2026 to 2027 phase-in |
| Program | - | SNWA Water Smart |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Boulder City FAQ
North Las Vegas FAQ
Do I have to remove my backyard lawn by 2027?
Not if it is single-family residential functional turf (a yard your kids actually play on). AB 356 targets ornamental non-functional grass in medians, commercial, and HOA common areas.
What plants work best for a low-water NLV yard?
Mesquite and palo verde for shade, desert willow and Texas ranger for color, creosote and brittlebush for structure, and desert marigold and blackfoot daisy for groundcover.
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