Henderson, NV Landscaping Rules: Tree Trimming (2026)
Key Facts
- Sidewalk clearance
- at least 10 feet
- Street clearance
- at least 16 ft. 4 in.
- Removal notice
- 24 hours before violation
- Enforcement
- Public works, code enforcement, police
- Ongoing violation
- each day is separate offense
Summary
Henderson bans trees, shrubs, or foliage that overhang a public sidewalk lower than 10 feet or a street lower than 16 feet 4 inches, treating the growth as an unlawful right-of-way obstruction subject to code enforcement after notice.
It is unlawful for any person to erect, place or maintain any obstruction, or to cause or permit any obstruction to encroach within, upon, or over any public right-of-way, including any public street, public sidewalk, or public alley... "Obstruction" means a structure, installation, amenity or improvement of any kind within the right-of-way... This term includes any tree, plant, or shrub that overhangs a sidewalk less than ten feet above the sidewalk or less than 16 feet and four inches above any street, or any overhanging foliage that presents a danger to the public.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 59 Update 3).
Full Breakdown
Under Henderson Municipal Code § 11.03.010, an "obstruction" in the public right-of-way includes any tree, plant, or shrub that overhangs a sidewalk less than 10 feet above it or less than 16 feet 4 inches above a street, plus any overhanging foliage that presents a danger to the public. Maintaining such growth is unlawful unless covered by a city encroachment agreement. Public works, code enforcement (community development and services), or Henderson police can issue a 24-hour notice to remove the obstruction, and each day it remains after that window is a separate offense. Owners abutting the right-of-way are effectively responsible for keeping branches trimmed to the required clearance.
Violations & Fines
Leaving branches or shrubs below the 10-foot sidewalk or 16-foot-4-inch street clearance after a 24-hour removal notice: each additional day the obstruction remains is charged as a separate offense under the encroachment ordinance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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