Retaining walls over 4 feet in height or supporting a surcharge require a building permit and engineered plans under the adopted International Building Code.
Boulder City has adopted the International Building Code which requires a building permit for any retaining wall over 4 feet tall measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, or any wall supporting a surcharge such as a driveway, structure, or slope above. Walls must be designed by a Nevada licensed engineer or built to approved standard details. Given the desert terrain and proximity to Lake Mead National Recreation Area, drainage and erosion control behind walls are critical. Tiered walls that act as a single structure are measured collectively if the horizontal separation is less than twice the height of the lower wall. Applications go through Community Development. Property owners are responsible for maintenance and must address bulging, cracking, or failure to avoid code violations.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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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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