Boulder City requires property owners to keep grass, weeds, and vegetation under 6 inches and free of dead brush to reduce fire risk in the desert climate.
Boulder City Municipal Code addresses overgrown vegetation as a public nuisance. Grass, weeds, and other rank vegetation exceeding approximately 6 inches in height must be cut, and dead or dry vegetation that poses a fire hazard must be removed. Given the desert climate and proximity to Lake Mead National Recreation Area wildland interface, weed abatement is especially important for fire prevention. Code Enforcement can issue notices of violation requiring cleanup within a set period, and the city may abate the nuisance and lien the property for costs if the owner fails to act. Non functional turf is further regulated under the Southern Nevada Water Authority Water Smart program and Assembly Bill 356 passed in 2021.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Boulder City, NV
Boulder City Title 11 limits front yard fences to 3 to 4 feet and side and rear yard fences to 6 feet, with stricter rules in the Historic District.
Boulder City, NV
Boulder City enforces NRS 461A and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code requiring barriers at least 5 feet tall around pools deeper than 18 inches.
Boulder City, NV
Boulder City requires a building permit for most fences over 6 feet tall and for any fence in the historic district per Title 11 Planning and Zoning.
Boulder City, NV
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, NV
Boulder City allows common fence materials like wood, masonry, vinyl, and wrought iron, with additional design review required in the Historic District.
Boulder City, NV
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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