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Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Phone
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Code Enforcement
The mission of the Boulder City Code Enforcement Program is to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment. Through the efforts of the code enforcement officer, the City is able to help maintain and improve the quality of our community by administering a fair and unbiased enforcement program to correct violations of municipal codes and land use requirements. Additionally, the code enforcement program works with residents, neighborhood associations, public services agencies and other City departments to:
Facilitate voluntary compliance with City laws and codes.
Empower community self-help programs.
Develop public outreach programs.
Establish community priorities for enforcement programs.
Similar to other communities of a similar size in Nevada and across the country, our enforcement program is complaint driven.Each complaint is investigated, compliance is requested and documented, and if necessary – citations are issued if voluntary compliance is not achieved.Approximately 1 in 45 valid complaints does result in a citation and court action.
The program operates under the general premise that most violators do not know that they are in violation of the law.Zoning laws and other community codes can be complex and a mystery to most citizens.Code enforcement is principally an education campaign.We have found that most want to comply voluntarily and are happy to do so once the law is explained to them.
You can make Boulder City a better place to Live, Learn, Work and Play by following these steps to resolve code enforcement violations in your neighborhood:
·File a complaint by submitting a Code Enforcement Complaint Form. Please provide specific and detailed information, including exact location or address, and a complete description of the violation. All information provided is kept confidential. You may use the online form to report a code violation, fill out a form in the Community Development Department in City Hall, or you can call the Code Enforcement Office at (702) 293-5597 to leave a detailed description of the violation 24 hours a day.Return phone calls (when requested) are generally returned within 2 business days.Mailed complaints can either be sent via U.S. Mail to: Code Enforcement Officer, P.O. Box 61350, Boulder City, NV 89006, or by email to: codeofficer@bcnv.org. Please note that due to very limited resources for the part-time code enforcement officer, services have become primarily complaint-driven and all requests for service must be accompanied by a complaint form.
·Work with local neighborhood associations to resolve local issues.Often a polite knock on the door and discussion can resolve many problems.
·Coordinate local neighborhood clean-up efforts.Many homeowners in the community would like to be compliant, but do not have either the physical ability or financial wherewithal to clean their yards.Assisting your neighbors in their time of great need can lead to new friendships - and improved property values!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The following list of frequently asked questions has been provided to assist in the prevention of unsafe and offensive uses of property and to promote becoming a responsible property owner or tenant to maintain the quality of life in Boulder City.
Sales/Businesses
May a business be conducted from a residence?
How many garage/yard sales may I have each year? Is a permit required?
A 'garage sale' shall be restricted to two (2) per calendar year per residence, each lasting no longer than three (3) consecutive days. For the definition of a 'garage sale,' please reference City Code Section 4-1-22.G.4. A permit is required and may be obtained in the Utilities Office in City Hall.
May I advertise my garage sale?
One single-faced sign containing not more than four (4) square feet in total area may be placed upon residential premises where the sale of personal property has been permitted for the duration of the sale only.
May I post temporary signs on utility poles and/or other devices in public rights-of-way?
Temporary signs shall not be attached to utility poles, fences, or trees. They must be secured to the building, interior parking lot light pole, or ground. Temporary signs may not flash, blink, be illuminated, spin, rotate, block traffic visibility, constitute a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard, or cause a public nuisance of any kind (11-24-13.A.).
Swimming Pools
Who should I contact to report a green pool?
If a swimming pool has been neglected to the point that is has become hazardous, please submit a Code Enforcement Complaint Form to the Code Enforcement Office immediately. Until further notice, green pools are no longer referred to the Southern Nevada Health District.
May I drain my swimming pool into the street?
This depends upon the rate of discharge. If a swimming pool is to be drained slowly, say through a garden hose, then the water must be emptied through the emptying line (garden hose) and discharged into the sewer or street. If the pool will be drained using a hose larger than 2", a special permit may be required. Part of this special permit is the review process that includes a review of the discharge calculations to ensure the slug of water will not negatively impact the City's sanitary sewer system. If you believe a special permit may required to drain your pool, please contact the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department at 293-9200.
Vehicles
What is considered a junk vehicle?
Any vehicle that is wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, abandoned, discarded, stripped, scrapped, up on blocks or rendered inoperative. A person shall not leave a junk vehicle upon private property within the city for a period of time in excess of seventy two (72) hours.
May I keep a vehicle that is inoperable?
Yes, if the vehicle is placed in a completely enclosed building or not visible from any public way or adjoining property. A car cover does not satisfy the intent of this requirement.
May I repair vehicles at my house?
Yes, if the vehicle is owned by and registered to a permanent resident at the location where it is being repaired. Repairing vehicles for money or barter is prohibited in a residential zone, as it is not permitted as a home occupation.
May I sell a vehicle from my house?
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May I park or store a vehicle in the street?
No vehicle shall be parked on any street for a period of time longer than twenty four (24) hours, except in an area contiguous to his residence.
May I park a vehicle in the front or side yard of my property?
Vehicles can be stored on an approved driveway of concrete or asphalt that extends the full length and width of the vehicle.
May I store a recreational vehicle or trailer on my property?
A recreational vehicle or trailer can be stored on an approved driveway such as concrete or asphalt paving, gravel, or chat which extends the full length and width of the stored item. Vehicles and trailers cannot be parked on grass or within 1 foot of an adjacent public street or sidewalk.
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