Applicability
Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.04.802
in effect18.04.802 - Applicability
(a) New Development The landscaping and screening standards of this article shall apply to all new development except for approved temporary open lot parking or unless otherwise expressly exempted by this article or Title.
(b) Existing Uses
(1) Expansion of an Existing Use When an existing site or use that does not comply with the standards of this article is expanded, landscaping shall be provided in an amount that is proportionate to such expansion. Preference shall be given to placing landscaping along public streets and other high-visibility areas. An example is provided below to illustrate this requirement:
Table 4-12 Expansion of Use Landscaping Example
Existing building area: 10,000 sq. ft. Proposed expansion area: 1,000 sq. ft. (10%)
District | Standard | Calculation | Required Landscaping
Professional Office (PO) | 20% | 10% increase x 20% standard = 2% | 2% of site shall be new landscaping
Industrial (I) District: | 100% of required front yard (e.g., 2000 sq. ft.) | 10% increase x 2000 sq. ft. standard = 200 sq. ft. | 200 sq. ft. shall be new landscaping
(2) Improvements to Existing Parking Areas When more than 10% percent of an existing parking area is repaved, reconstructed, or expanded, excluding top seal or restriping, (unless the restriping increases or decreases the number of parking stalls by more than 10%), the parking area shall be brought into compliance with the landscaping and screening requirements for parking lots of this article to the extent that the required minimum amount of parking spaces can still be provided. The priority for newly installed landscaping shall be a 5-foot minimum planter along street rights-of-way.
(3) If development is unable to meet the requirements of this section, the changes or enlargements to a substandard development may be approved through a minor site plan review when the proposed changes are not detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. No. 6692, § 1(Exh. A), 1-8-25)
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_18.04.802APFetched: 11/1/2026