Las Vegas, NV Fence Regulations: Fence Requirements (2026)

LVMC Title 19 caps residential fence height at 4 feet in the front yard setback and 6 feet in the side and rear yard. Corner lots have stricter front-yard rules on both street-facing frontages. Fences up to 6 feet are permit-exempt if they are of standard residential construction (wood, wrought iron, block). Above 6 feet — commonly requested for privacy on lots abutting arterial streets — a building permit is required and typically the additional height must be provided by engineered masonry pilasters with a lattice or engineered top. Sight-triangle rules at driveway exits and street corners require that fences, walls or landscaping not exceed 3 feet in height within defined triangular areas to preserve driver visibility. Block wall construction on the property line is standard in Las Vegas and shared-cost neighbor agreements are the norm; the IBC 'good neighbor' rule gives the neighbor of record on city permits joint maintenance responsibility. Fences made of reed, bamboo matting or temporary fabric are prohibited as permanent fencing.