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Lot Coverage Limits: Boulder City vs Paradise

How do lot coverage limits rules compare between Boulder City, NV and Paradise, NV?

Paradise has fewer restrictions than Boulder City.

Boulder City, NV

Clark County

Heavy Restrictions

Boulder City Title 11 limits lot coverage by buildings to typically 30 to 40 percent in residential zones to preserve open space and drainage.

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Paradise, NV

Clark County

Some Restrictions

Clark County caps lot coverage under Title 30 UDC. R-1 zones typically allow 50 percent building coverage. Impervious surface limits apply in FEMA flood zones and sensitive watershed areas.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBoulder CityParadise
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R-1 Coverage-50 percent typical
Rural Zones-20 to 30 percent
Flood Areas-Extra impervious limits
Code-Title 30 UDC

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Boulder City FAQ

Paradise FAQ

How much of my Clark County lot can be buildings?

Typical R-1 zoning allows about 50 percent building coverage including accessory structures. Rural zones cap coverage lower at 20 to 30 percent. Master-planned communities may be stricter through Specific Plans.

Does my pool count toward lot coverage?

Pools themselves are often treated as impervious surface rather than building coverage, but pool decks, patios, and cabanas do count. In FEMA flood zones, all impervious surface is capped together.

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