Purpose
Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.04.801
in effect18.04.801 - Purpose
The purpose of this article is to establish requirements and standards for landscape and screening to:
(a) Enhance the aesthetics of the community, including the visual appearance of city streets in all areas of the city;
(b) Prioritize the planting of shade trees to reduce urban heat, including the planting of large canopy shade trees where feasible;
(c) Improve the streetscape environment by providing street tree plantings, parkways, and other landscaping in new development and with transportation improvement projects;
(d) Encourage low impact development (LID) infrastructure that directs stormwater into landscaped or natural areas;
(e) Promote the use of xeriscape design principles utilizing drought-tolerant or native plants and the efficient use of water;
(f) Provide for the health and comfort of the public by using landscaping to aid in reducing dust and erosion, promote psychological benefits and natural diversify in the environment, and reduce the effects of heat and cold on buildings, public areas, and parking lots;
(g) Reduce visual pollution which might otherwise occur within an urbanized area;
(h) Encourage groundwater recharge, wetland preservation, and associated environmental benefits from open spaces;
(i) Integrate significant natural features of the city into a landscape that fosters their preservation and enjoyment;
(j) Promote screening of surface parking lots from public view; and
(k) Encourage landscaped parkways on all streets.
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/land_development_code?nodeId=CH18.04DEST_ART8LABUSCFE_18.04.801PUFetched: 11/1/2026