Tree Protection During Construction.
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 12.15.080
in effect12.15.080 - Tree Protection During Construction.
The following protective measures are established to further preserve trees protected by this chapter during development or redevelopment activity:
1. No grading construction, or construction related activities shall occur within the safety zone of a heritage tree or as defined by this chapter, including, but not limited to, storage of materials, grade changes, or attachment of wires to or around tree trunks, stems or limbs.
2. No structure or impervious paving shall be located within the safety zone or within a six-foot radius of the trunk perimeter, whichever is greater, of any heritage tree.
3. Heritage trees shall be shielded from damage during construction by chain link and steel stake fence enclosing the entire safety zone area. All exposed roots shall be inside the fence or barrier, which shall have a minimum height of four feet measured from grade. In all cases where a fence or barrier is to be used around a protected tree, the fence or barrier shall be installed prior to commencement of any development on the site and shall remain in place throughout the construction period.
4. Branches that could be injured by vehicles or that interfere with construction shall be pruned to the satisfaction of the City's landscape architectural consultant or designee.
(Ord. No. 3255, § 1, 12-4-2024)
Source: City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/north_las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12STSIPUPL_CH12.15URFOTRPR_12.15.080TRPRDUCOFetched: 11/1/2026