Las Vegas requires permits for block walls over 2 feet in height. Standard wood, vinyl, or wrought iron fences under 6 feet in rear/side yards may not require a permit. The city has a specific fence/wall permit application. Front yard fences have strict visibility requirements.
Las Vegas building and zoning codes require permits for block/masonry walls over 2 feet in height, which is the dominant fencing material in the Las Vegas Valley. The city provides a specific fence or wall permit application form for single-lot residential properties. Standard wood, vinyl, or wrought iron fences up to 6 feet in rear and side yards may not require a building permit, though zoning compliance is still required. Front yard fences are limited to 5 feet maximum height with the top 3 feet required to be open for visibility. Hedges in front yards cannot exceed 3 feet. Retaining walls in front yards are limited to 2 feet. The permit application requires a site plan showing the fence location relative to property lines, easements, and the street. Pool barrier fences must be at least 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates per the IRC swimming pool barrier requirements. Corner lot sight-triangle requirements affect fence placement and height near intersections.
Unpermitted block walls: code violation, fines starting at $100, possible required removal. Non-compliant front yard fences: modification order.
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