Boulder City declares overgrown weeds, dry brush, and rubbish on private property a public nuisance and can abate at the owner expense.
The Boulder City Municipal Code nuisance provisions make it unlawful for property owners to allow weeds, dry grass, dead brush, or accumulations of combustible material to remain on their property. Enforcement is handled by Code Enforcement with support from the Boulder City Fire Department during fire season. Property owners typically receive a notice to abate giving a set number of days to comply. If the owner fails to act, the city can enter the property, perform the abatement, and recover the costs through a lien. Given the desert and wildland interface near Lake Mead National Recreation Area, weed abatement is a critical fire safety measure. Vacant lots are a common source of complaints and must be maintained even when unoccupied.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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