North Las Vegas fences must sit behind front setback lines, respect sight triangles at corners and driveways, and comply with NLVMC Title 17 zoning. Arterial street walls need subdivision approval.
North Las Vegas zoning (NLVMC Title 17) regulates fence placement as well as height. Front-yard fences up to 3.5 feet may be located on the property line. Taller 6-foot rear and side yard fences must sit behind the front building setback line of the zoning district (typically 15 to 20 feet from front property line in R-E, R-1, R-2 zones). Sight triangles at driveways and street intersections must be kept clear of any obstruction taller than 30 inches between 2.5 feet and 8 feet above grade for a 15-foot triangle (25 feet at arterial intersections). Fences within utility easements (typically 10-foot rear and 5-foot side) are allowed but the homeowner must remove them at their own cost if utility work is needed. Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in residential zones. Razor wire is permitted only in industrial zones with Planning Commission approval. Perimeter subdivision walls along arterials like Craig, Cheyenne, Alexander, and Lake Mead follow the original master plan approval and typically cannot be altered by individual homeowners.
Fence in sight triangle: immediate trim or removal order, safety citation. Barbed wire in residential zone: abatement order plus fines. Violations continuing after notice: up to 1,000 dollars per day.
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