Frequently Asked Questions

Please check with the Community Development Department before using or installing any type of sign, flag, or banner. Permanent and temporary signs may require review and approval prior to issuance of permits and installation.

Temporary signs shall not be attached to utility poles, fences, or trees and 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. For detailed information, review Title 11, Chapter 24 of the City Code.

Discovery for misdemeanor criminal cases prosecuted by the City of Boulder City can be ordered by sending a written request to the City Attorney's Office. A $5 charge is payable upon request.

The City Attorney has created a list of resources that can be found here.

The City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m., except in July, November, and December when the last meeting of the month is vacated. Special meetings of the City Council may be called from time to time. City Council meetings are held in City Council Chambers at City Hall which is located at 401 California Avenue in Boulder City. For more information:  

If you desire to receive electronic agendas, you may sign up through the City's website. If you wish to be added to the mailing list for City Council agendas, you may call the City Clerk's Office, submit a written request, or email the City Clerk with your request. The request is good for 6 months. Agendas are posted at City Hall, bcnv.org and notice.nv.gov.

A full City Council agenda packet is on the AgendaCenter and on file at the City Clerk's office. You may request the backup material be faxed, copied, or emailed to you by calling the City Clerk's Office. This information is available at no cost if requested prior to the council meeting.

To volunteer to serve on a board or commission, please visit  Volunteers  or contact the

Minutes may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 702-293-9208. Copies of records are subject to a charge of $1 per page (additional fees may apply for color copies, maps, and oversized copies). Minutes may also be obtained on the Agenda Center.

Early voting begins the 3rd Saturday preceding an election, and extends through the Friday prior to Election Day.

Early voting is held in the Parks and Recreation Building, 900 Arizona Street in Boulder City.

All registered voters may now vote on Election Day at any "Vote Center" in Clark County.  You no longer have to go to one specific "assigned" Election Day polling place.  Instead, you may choose the most convenient Vote Center for you.  If you have questions, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 702-293-9208.

You can apply for a passport at the city clerks office. Please visit the City Clerks passport page for information on obtaining a passport. 

Depending upon the type of complaint, you may need to submit a complaint form to Code Enforcement, the Police Department, the Public Works Department or the Southern Nevada Health District. The following is a list of common complaints and the department/agency that handles them, along with their contact information:
Police Department (702-293-9224)
- Parking violations on public streets and alleys
- Noise complaints
- Business being conducted without a business license (transient businesses)

Public Works Department (702-293-9200)
- Waste of water

Code Enforcement (702-589-9603)
- Public nuisances on private properties (green pools, weeds, dead vegetation, junk, etc.)
- Business being conducted without a business license (fixed locations)
- Illegal signs
- RVs occupied in a residential zone

Go to Planning Maps and Publications.  You may also call the Community Development Department at 702-293-9282 to obtain the zoning of a property. Zoning maps are also available for purchase in the Community Development Department at City Hall. You may contact the Community Development Department office at 702-293-9282.

The information on the County’s website is not for Boulder City zoning.

The city's Zoning Ordinance (Title 11) is part of the municipal code, which is available online.

Copies of specific chapters are also available at the Community Development Department. If you need to purchase a hard copy of the entire ordinance, you may contact the City Clerk's office at 702-293-9208.

You would 1st check the zoning chapter for your zone, such as Chapter 11-3 for R1 for single-family residential. If your property does not meet the minimum requirements for a lot in that zone.

For instance, if your property is in the R1-7 zone but it is less than 7,000 square feet in size or less than 70 feet in width), your property is entitled to some breaks on the setback requirements, which can be found in Chapter 11-21 for substandard lots of record.

These chapters address the principal building on your property (the house), and any additions to it. There are different setback requirements for accessory buildings, found in Chapter 11-20 of the

These regulations are found in Chapter 11-20 of the

These regulations are found in Chapter 11-20 of the

These regulations are found in Chapter 11-20 of the

Sign regulations are found in Chapter 24 of Title 11 of the

The sign regulations are found in Chapter 24 of Title 11 of the

The state’s population estimate for Boulder City for July 1, 2019 is 16,188 persons.  For up to date certified population and population projections, visit the 

The Planning Commission generally meets the third Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. Check with the City Planner at 702-293-9282 regarding any changed dates. Submission deadlines for applications are generally the last Thursday of the prior month, or about 3 weeks in advance. Please talk to the City Planner about items for Planning Commission approval.

The city’s zoning regulations for home occupations are found in Chapter 29 of Title 11. You may pick up an application at https://www.bcnv.org/DocumentCenter/View/4368/Business-License-application-PDF. Call the Economic Development Coordinator at 702-293-9393 if you have any questions about city requirements.

Ambulance Billing and Contact Information Due to the increased requirements on the medical billing industry, the City of Boulder City now contracts with Iris Medical for all Ambulance Billing services. Should you have any questions regarding a ambulance invoice you received. Please do not hesitate to contact: Digitech by email at PAYAMBULANCE.COM or by phone at 833-496-5001. You will need the patient’s name and date of transport.

Due to HIPPA privacy rules, only the patient or parent / guardian may obtain information or copies of patient care reports without a signed / notarized authorization form.

The City of Boulder City now contracts with Iris Medical for all Ambulance Billing services. Should you have any questions regarding a ambulance invoice you received. Please do not hesitate to contact: Iris Medical at 1-801-298-4747.

Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department to verify changes to this schedule, 702-293-9256 Monday thru Thursday 7am-6pm. Main open gym hours Monday - Thursday 3 p.m.- 8 p.m. Friday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday Closed

Start by creating an account on our new online portal, RecDesk. Select the facility you would like to request.  Fill out the facility use application which give us more information about your event. You will receive a reponse from the Parks and Recreation Department within the next few business days.

Our brochures are updated twice a year. Fall/Winter brochures are updated in September and Spring/Summer are updated in March.  Brochures are available at the Parks and Recreation Office, 900 Arizona Street and/or the link below.

Parks and Recreation Brochure

We offer spring break and summer parks at our Recreation Center. Kids from kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to join in on the fun. We offer games, crafts, organized games, field trips and much more. Stop by the Recreation Center for more information.

The water is turned on from May - October.

To remember someone special you may purchase a memory bench to have placed in one of our parks. The bench includes an inscription of your choice. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 702-293-9256 or email ParksandRecreation@bcnv.org for more information. 

Call B.C. Waste Free / B.C. Disposal at 702-293-2276 to schedule delivery and pick-up of the dumpster. If the dumpster is to be placed on any city right-of-way, an Obstruction Permit is needed prior to placement of the dumpster. An Obstruction Permit costs $50 and is available from the Public Works Engineering Division. To find out more about permitting requirements and to download forms please visit our Permitting page.

The following information must be included with the application for a building demolition permit: •Completed building permit application •Site Plan showing the structure to be demolished.  Site Plan must also show all other structures to remain on the site. •An approved copy of your Clark County Department of Air Quality and Environmental Management permit application for demolition of a structure •Required fee as specified in Table I of the Administrative Building Code -$85.00 if structure is less than 1,000 square feet -$115.00 if the structure is 1,001 square feet or greater If the structure to be demolished is located within the Boulder City Historic District, and is older than fifty years old, the following additional actions must be taken by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of a building demolition permit: •Make a historical record, both written (history, floor plans and elevations) and photographic, of the structure and site. •Review the condition of the building to determine the impact of the demolition to the neighborhood, and the technical feasibility of preservation of the structure. •Submit the proposed demolition activity to the City’s Historic Preservation Committee for their consideration for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the application to the demolition proponent. •The owner has been made aware by the Community Development Department of economic incentives available to rehabilitate historic resources. •The Community Development Department has encouraged the property owner not to demolish the building until an attempt can be made to locate either suitable tenants to make the building economically viable again or to find a purchaser who is willing to acquire and rehabilitate the structure. If within the Historic District, the demolition permit issuance can be delayed up to forty-five (45) days to allow for the above to be completed.

Public Works offers a home energy audit that can help with identifying ways to reduce electric consumption in your home. The primary use of electricity in most households is for cooling purposes. The City offers a rebate program for updating to a more efficient air conditioning system. See all available City rebates at www.bcnv.org/284/Electric-Rebate-Program. You can also install a programmable thermostat to help reduce energy consumption when you are not home. In addition, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) offers a rebate program for the removal of turf. Visit their web page at https://www.snwa.com/rebates/wsl/index.html

Boulder City has one of the most generous energy assistance programs (35% discount) for low income individuals. To qualify, you must apply and be accepted to the State Energy Assistance Program. You can find application information for the State at https://bcnv.org/DocumentCenter/View/4157/Energy-Assistance---State-of-Nevada. Another way to reduce costs is to improve the energy efficiency of your home through Nevada’s Housing Division’s Weatherization Assistance Program. For eligibility information, visit housing.nv.gov/programs/Weatherization/.

For those meetings that were live streamed for viewing, an archived version is also available.  Visit the City Council Live Stream & Archived Video page at this link.

The BCTV studio was closed in 2013 when Cox Cable closed the office on Nevada Way. Current offices are located at 401 California Ave, Boulder City, NV 89005, but there is no studio.

BCTV is a government access channel. You may submit videos for consideration but the use is at the discretion of the Communications Manager and the City Manager’s Office.  Please contact Digital Technician Holly Webb for more information: HWebb@bcnv.org. 

NO. Section 140 of the City Charter requires a vote at a general election for any city land sales for parcels over an acre in size. Adding a parcel to the Land Management List is still subject to the requirements of the City Charter and all other City Ordinances and related state or federal laws. 

According to City Ordinance, the period for accepting applications/nominations for parcels is September 1st through September 30th. (see section 9-2-2-A of the City Code)

Yes.  At the discretion of the City Council, an applicant could request City consideration outside the September time frame.  All other steps included in the Land Management Process (e.g. notice, Planning Commission consideration) would be required.