Fence Regulations in Clark County, NV (2026)

Clark County Code § 30.04.03(B)(1)(i)

(a) 3-foot maximum within the first 15 feet of the front setback. A fence may be increased to up to 6 feet if decorative. In the RS80, RS40, RS20 and RS10 districts, a 6-foot high wall is permissible along collector and arterial streets. (b) 6-foot maximum in all setbacks or on the property line, except when located in i(a) above...

Clark County Code § 22.02.190

A building permit shall not be required for the work as listed in the following: ... (K)Type A fencing not over six feet high and not part of a pool barrier.(L)Type B fencing including retaining walls not over twenty-four inches in height at any location;

Clark County Code § 30.04.03.C

i. Retaining walls shall be no more than 3 feet in height, as measured above finished grade of the street or sidewalk or adjacent property, except when in conformance with the below. ii. Tiered retaining walls may be used to an unlimited height when a landscaped 3-foot horizontal offset is provided between each 3 feet of vertical height. ...

Clark County Code § 30.04.03.B.2.ii

The following fence materials are prohibited: (a) Electrically charged fences in the Urban Area; (b) Barbed wire fences, except for security fencing per §30.04.03D, Security Fencing; (c) Concertina wire fences or similar, except for security fencing per §30.04.03D, Security Fencing; and (d) Fences constructed of chicken wire, corrugated metal, fabric, rope, fiberboard, or plywood, or other non-...