Henderson, NV Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Barred outright
- Reflective, razor wire, barbed wire fencing
- Chain link
- Banned except vacant lots, flood facilities
- CMU walls
- Smooth-face concrete block prohibited
- Plain colored CMU cap
- Max 50% of wall, 2 courses
- Design standard
- Must match primary structure's architecture
Summary
Henderson bans reflective, razor wire, and barbed wire fencing citywide, plus most chain-link and smooth-face CMU walls, and requires fence and wall materials to match the architectural style of the primary structure on site.
Reflective, razor wire, and barbed wire fencing, and smooth-face concrete masonry units (CMU) are prohibited. Chain link fencing is prohibited except for vacant property as authorized below, along regional flood control facilities, or as otherwise expressly permitted by this Code.
Full Breakdown
Henderson's Development Code prohibits reflective, razor wire, and barbed wire fencing in every zoning district, along with smooth-face concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls. Chain-link fencing is prohibited too, except on vacant lots fenced to deter dumping, along regional flood control facilities, or where another Code section expressly permits it. Plain gray or painted CMU is barred outright; plain colored block may make up no more than half of a decorative wall, and no more than two courses at a time. Style, color, and material of screen walls and fences should be compatible with the architecture of the primary structure on the lot.
Violations & Fines
Building & Fire Safety Division reviews fence and wall permits for these material standards; non-compliant fencing can be denied a permit or ordered removed or rebuilt to code.
Frequently Asked Questions
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