Henderson, NV Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issuer
- Building & Fire Safety Division
- No-permit threshold
- Under 100 cubic yards, isolated area
- Subdivision/hillside grading
- Requires approved grading plan + drainage study
- Max penalty
- $1,000 fine or 6 months jail, per day
Summary
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.
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...G.Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design professional.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 59 Update 3).
Full Breakdown
Under the city's Building and Fire Safety Administrative Code, no grading may proceed without a permit from the building official unless it falls within a listed exemption. The main exemption is isolated, self-contained grading not exceeding 100 cubic yards that won't endanger the public or affect adjoining properties. Larger cuts and fills, hillside development, and subdivision grading also require an approved grading plan and, per the Development Code, a technical drainage study consistent with the Clark County Regional Flood Control District's drainage manual before Public Works and Building & Fire Safety will issue the permit.
Violations & Fines
Unpermitted grading is a misdemeanor: up to a $1,000 fine or six months in jail, with each day of continued violation a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to grade my Henderson backyard?
Does drainage design get reviewed separately from grading?
Sources & Official References
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