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Reno Administrative Code tit. 14, ch. 14.03

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Reno Administrative Code § 14.03.005 Definitions.

Sec. 14.03.005. - Definitions. Building official means the building official, his duly authorized agent, or other designated person charged with administration and enforcement of this chapter and the inspection of structures in accordance with NRS 278.570. Building permit means an official document or certificate issued by the building official authorizing performance of a specified activity. (Ord. No. 5501, § 1, 9-24-03)

Reno Administrative Code § 14.03.010 Authority.

Sec. 14.03.010. - Authority. The provisions of this chapter are adopted pursuant to NRS 278.310 and 278.570 et seq. (Ord. No. 5501, § 1, 9-24-03)

Reno Administrative Code § 14.03.020 Purpose.

Sec. 14.03.020. - Purpose. The purpose of the chapter is: (1) To provide a procedure by which zoning regulations may be enforced by means of withholding a building permit, and (2) To provide an appeal procedure for persons aggrieved by (1) an inability to obtain a building permit, or (2) a decision by an administrative officer or agency based upon or made in the course of the administration or enforcement of the provisions of any zoning regulation or any regulation relating to the location or soundness of structures. (Ord. No. 5501, § 1, 9-24-03)

Reno Administrative Code § 14.03.040 Issuance of building permit.

Sec. 14.03.040. - Issuance of building permit. (a) The building official shall not issue a building permit for the use of any structure or part thereof which does not comply with zoning regulations. (b) The building official shall ascertain the exact location of the property on which the building is to be located to determine whether the proposed structure complies with zoning regulations including those in a special use permit, other special exception, license, or variance as applicable. (Ord. No. 5501, § 1, 9-24-03)

Reno Administrative Code § 14.03.060 Time limitations on granting a building permit.

Sec. 14.03.060. - Time limitations on granting a building permit. The building official shall not issue a building permit until all time limits for appeal have been exhausted and no appeal has been filed. (Ord. No. 5501, § 1, 9-24-03)

Reno Administrative Code § 14.03.080 Appeal of the building officials decision, order or modification to hearing examiner or city council, as applicable.

Sec. 14.03.080. - Appeal of the building officials decision, order or modification to hearing examiner or city council, as applicable. (a) Any person aggrieved by (1) an inability to obtain a building permit or (2) a decision of any administrative officer or agency based upon or made in the course of the administration or enforcement of the provisions of any zoning regulation or regulation relating to the location or soundness of structure may appeal the decision of the building official in accordance with RMC Chapter, section 18.06.208, as amended. (b) If the aggrievement results from a decision regarding a sign, whether on-premises or off-premises, the appeal is governed by the provisions set forth Chapter 14.16. (Ord. No. 5501, § 1, 9-24-03; Ord. No. 5729, § 12, 9-14-05; Ord. No. 6092, § 2, 2-11-09; Ord. No. 6208, § 1, 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_CH14.03APFetched: 11/1/2026