Henderson requires grading permits for earthwork that alters drainage patterns. The Community Development Department reviews grading plans to ensure proper drainage is maintained. All grading must comply with Clark County Regional Flood Control District standards and Henderson's development code.
Grading permits are required for filling, excavating, or altering land contours. Grading plans must demonstrate proper drainage management and compliance with flood control standards. In Henderson's desert terrain, grading must account for flash flood drainage paths and not redirect flows to neighboring properties. Desert tortoise habitat surveys may be required for previously undeveloped land.
Grading without a permit may result in stop-work orders, fines, and required restoration. Blocking drainage washes is a serious flood safety violation.
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