Fence height regulated under Boulder City Code Title 11 (Zoning), Chapter 11-20. Fences under 4 ft (vinyl/chain link/wood) require no permit; all others need permits.
Chapter 11-20 of Boulder City's Zoning Code governs fence and wall height. Fences of vinyl, chain link, or wood under 4 feet do not require a building permit. Retaining walls under 2 feet also exempt. Taller fences require permits. Fences on property lines require neighbor sign-off unless property is surveyed. Standard residential limits: 3.5 ft front yard, 6 ft side/rear typical for the region. Contact Community Development at 702-293-9282.
Unpermitted fence: code enforcement notice, potential removal. Historic district violation: Certificate of Appropriateness required.
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Feeding wildlife including coyotes, burros, bighorn sheep, and waterfowl is prohibited in Boulder City. Wild burros are protected federally but intentional f...
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Livestock including horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and swine are prohibited in standard residential zones. Only R-R Rural Residential or agricultural parcels ...
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Exotic pet regulations under Boulder City Code §7-3-4. Non-dangerous exotic pets may be allowed; dangerous exotic animals prohibited.
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Boulder City does not impose breed-specific restrictions on dogs. Regulation focuses on vicious or dangerous dog behavior regardless of breed under Title 7.
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Boulder City requires dogs to be leashed in public areas. Off-leash is permitted only at the designated Boulder City Dog Park in Veterans Memorial Park.
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Beekeeping may be permitted in Boulder City with conditions under Title 11 Zoning. Nevada bee registration under NRS 561 required.
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