Boulder City, NV Sign Regulations: Holiday Displays (2026)

Boulder City Municipal Code does not have a specific ordinance regulating seasonal or holiday decorations on private residential property. Homeowners may display lights, inflatable decorations, nativity scenes, menorahs, Halloween decor, and similar seasonal displays without a permit. General standards still apply — displays cannot create excessive glare on neighboring property or passing traffic, cannot obstruct pedestrian passage on sidewalks, cannot encroach into the public right of way without a permit, and cannot create noise that violates the city noise ordinance (typically 10 pm to 7 am quiet hours). Amplified music associated with holiday displays is regulated under the noise ordinance and may be limited in duration and decibel level. Very elaborate displays that attract significant traffic or visitor congregation may trigger separate complaints about parking, traffic, or neighborhood disturbance — the Boulder City Police Department and Code Enforcement have discretion to address traffic or nuisance concerns while generally respecting the homeowner right to display. No city permit is required for standard holiday displays of reasonable size. HOAs in Boulder City may impose additional restrictions on holiday displays within community standards. Commercial and non-residential holiday displays may be subject to separate commercial sign rules.