IN GENERAL

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

in effect

Reno Administrative Code § 14.16.010 Purpose and scope.

Sec. 14.16.010. - Purpose and scope. The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, quality of materials, construction, clearance, electrification and maintenance of the physical characteristics of signs and sign structures. (Ord. No. 3362, § 1, 2-10-86; Ord. No. 6208, § 3, 9-28-11)

Reno Administrative Code § 14.16.020 Authority.

Sec. 14.16.020. - Authority. This chapter is adopted pursuant to NRS 268.012, 278.570 and 278.580. For additional regulations, see RMC Chapter 14 generally and the codes adopted thereunder. (Ord. No. 3362, § 1, 2-10-86; Ord. No. 3546, § 1, 8-24-87; Ord. No. 5081, § 1, 11-9-99; Ord. No. 6208, § 3, 9-28-11)

Reno Administrative Code § 14.16.030 Definitions.

Sec. 14.16.030. - Definitions. Abandoned sign means a sign which has not been maintained in accordance with the provisions of this Code for a period in excess of 90 days following notice from the building official to the owner of property and the owner of the advertising display that said sign does not meet minimum maintenance standards. Building official is the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the RMC and adopted codes therein or his duly authorized representative pursuant to NRS 268.012 and 278.570. Temporary sign means a sign which is not permanently mounted and is designed and constructed in such a manner that it can be conveniently moved from place to place and is allowed by Chapter 18.16 to remain in use for a limited time only. (Ord. No. 3362, § 1, 2-10-86; Ord. No. 5196, § 1, 10-10-00; Ord. No. 6208, § 3, 9-28-11)

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_ARTIINGEFetched: 11/1/2026