PERMITS

Reno Administrative Code tit. 14, ch. 14.16, art. II

in effect

Reno Administrative Code § 14.16.040 Required.

Sec. 14.16.040. - Required. (a) A sign shall not be erected, re-erected, constructed, or altered except as provided by this Code and after a permit for the same has been issued by the building official. A separate permit shall be required for a sign or signs for each business entity, and a separate permit shall be required for each group of signs on a single supporting structure. In addition, electrical permits shall be obtained for electric signs. (b) Evidence that every firm, person, partnership or corporation erecting, hanging, servicing or removing signs shall hold a valid state contractor's license and shall provide evidence of financial responsibility by bond or proof of insurance, with liability coverage of not less than $50,000.00 to be submitted with a business license renewal form. (c) This section shall not apply to those signs exempt by section 14.16.080 (Ord. No. 3362, § 1, 2-10-86; Ord. No. 6208, § 3, 9-28-11)

Reno Administrative Code § 14.16.050 Application.

Sec. 14.16.050. - Application. (a) Application for a sign permit shall be made in writing upon forms furnished by the building official. Such application shall contain the location by street and number of the proposed sign structure, as well as the name and address of the owner and the sign contractor or erector. The building official may require the filing of plans or other pertinent information where in his opinion such information is necessary to ensure compliance with this Code. (b) Permits for commercial work shall be issued only to persons in conformance with state contractor's laws. (Ord. No. 3362, § 1, 2-10-86; Ord. No. 6208, § 3, 9-28-11)

Reno Administrative Code § 14.16.060 Issuance.

Sec. 14.16.060. - Issuance. It shall be the duty of the building official, upon filing of an application and payment of fees for a sign permit, to investigate same, and if it shall appear that the proposed sign is in compliance with all the requirements of this chapter, and the provisions of any other lawful ordinance, he shall then issue the sign permit. (Ord. No. 3362, § 1, 2-10-86)

Reno Administrative Code § 14.16.070 [Reserved.]

Reno Administrative Code § 14.16.080 Exemptions.

Sec. 14.16.080. - Exemptions. The following signs shall not require a sign permit. These exemptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of this Code or any other law or ordinance regulating the same. (1) The changing of the advertising copy on a painted or printed sign only, except for theater marquees and similar signs specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy. Signs painted on buildings, fences or walls shall not be exempted from obtaining a sign permit. (2) Painting, repainting or cleaning of existing copy of an advertising structure or the changing of the advertising copy thereon shall not be considered an erection or alteration which requires a sign permit unless a structural change is made. (3) Permanent signs of six square feet or less which are non-illuminated. (4) Temporary signs of 32 square feet or less which are non-illuminated. (5) Any sign less than four square feet. (6) Signs erected by transportation authorities. (Ord. No. 3362, § 1, 2-10-86; Ord. No. 3809, § 1, 5-8-89; Ord. No. 5196, § 1, 10-10-00; Ord. No. 6208, § 3, 9-28-11)

Reno Administrative Code § 14.16.090 Fees.

Sec. 14.16.090. - Fees. (a) See resolution adopting an annual fee schedule, available in city clerk's office. (Ord. No. 3362, § 1, 2-10-86; Ord. No. 6208, § 3, 9-28-11)

Reno Administrative Code § 14.16.100 [Reserved.]

Source: City of Reno, Nevada, Administrative Code, City Charter and Annexation and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/reno/codes/administrative_code?nodeId=PT2READCO_TIT14BUCO_CH14.16SI_ARTIIPEFetched: 11/1/2026