Other Development Permits and Approvals
Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.08.606
in effect18.08.606 - Other Development Permits and Approvals
(a) Outdoor Dining Permit
(1) Purpose This section describes the process by which proposals for outdoor dining are reviewed for compliance with the development and design standards of this Title. The permit review procedure ensures that potential impacts of outdoor dining are considered before approval or issuance of a building permit.
(2) Applicability Outdoor dining, including sidewalk cafes, is not allowed without authorization of an outdoor dining permit as set forth in this section. This section shall not apply to outdoor dining authorized by a special event permit issued pursuant to Chapter 4.48.
(3) Application Submittal and Review Procedure Figure 8-13, below, identifies the applicable steps from Article 3, Common Review Procedures, that apply to the review of outdoor dining permits. Additions or modifications to the common review procedures are noted below.
Figure 8-13: Summary of Outdoor Dining Permit Procedures
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a. Application Submittal and Handling Outdoor dining permit applications shall be submitted, accepted, and revised, and may be withdrawn, in accordance with Section 18.08.303, Application Submittal and Handling.
b. Staff Review and Decision The Administrator shall review the application and shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application for outdoor dining permit within 30 days of receiving the completed application in accordance with Section 18.08.304, Review and Action, and shall make the findings set forth in this section.
c. Appeal The decision of the Administrator may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner and subsequently the City Council in accordance with Subsection 18.08.307(j), Appeal.
d. Post-Decision Actions and Limitations
1. Suspension or Revocation An outdoor dining permit may be suspended or revoked for any of the following reasons:
[a] Conducting the business of outdoor dining contrary to the conditions of the permit or in violation of any law or ordinance; or
[b] Conducting the business of outdoor dining in such a manner as to create a public nuisance or constitute a danger to the public health, safety, or welfare.
2. Duties of the Permittee Every permittee authorized to conduct business under this section shall:
[a] Ascertain and comply with all laws and provisions of this Title applicable to the operation of an outdoor dining cafe;
[b] Terminate the business after the expiration of the permit and during any period when such permit has been suspended or revoked; and
[c] Surrender the permit promptly upon its revocation or suspension.
(4) Conditions of Approval Approval of an outdoor dining permit shall be subject to the following conditions under which outdoor dining may occur:
a. Compliance with the Sidewalk Cafe use regulations in Subsection 18.03.405(o);
b. Execution of a hold harmless agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney;
c. Certificate of insurance carrying comprehensive general liability issued by an authorized representative of the insurance carrier. Each certificate will bear a 30-day written notice of cancellation to the certificate holder and shall name the City as an additional insured.
d. Such other conditions as are necessary for public safety or to protect public improvements.
e. Conditions necessary to restore the appearance of the sidewalk on termination of use.
(5) Findings To approve an outdoor dining permit, the recommending or deciding body shall make the following findings:
a. The proposed design and signage complies with the requirements of this Title; and
b. Granting of the outdoor dining permit will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity.
(b) Grading Permit
(1) Purpose This section describes the process by which proposals for grading are reviewed for compliance with the development and design standards of this Title. The permit review procedure ensures that potential impacts of grading are considered before approval or issuance of a permit.
(2) Applicability No person shall excavate, fill, or otherwise alter the existing grade of any property without first obtaining a grading permit, except in the following instances:
a. An excavation below finished grade for landscaping or for basements and footings of a building, retaining wall or other structure authorized by a valid building permit. This subsection shall not exempt any fill made with the material from such excavation nor exempt any excavation having an unsupported height greater than five feet after the completion of such structure.
b. Cemetery graves.
c. Excavations for wells or utilities.
d. Exploratory excavations under the direction of soil engineers or engineering geologists in the preparation of a geotechnical report for a subdivision or development.
e. A grading permit is still required following the approval of any applicable discretionary review procedure.
(3) Application Submittal and Review Procedure Figure 8-14, below, identifies the applicable steps that apply to the review of grading permits.
Figure 8-14: Summary of Grading Permit Procedures
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(4) Security Required
a. Before issuance of a grading permit on slopes exceeding 3:1 or as required by the City to protect areas disturbed by project grading and/or other associated construction activity, the applicant shall deposit with the Development Services Department a bond or letter of credit in the amount determined by the applicant and approved by the City to assure that the plantings on cut and fill slopes will be established.
b. In the event the City determines that plantings have not been established within a four-year period following completion of development, the City will determine the cost to replace and established such plantings. Such costs shall be deducted from the security and retained by the City for re-establishing such plantings. Any unencumbered security will be returned to the applicant at the end of the 48-month period.
(c) Demolition Permit
(1) See Title 14, Buildings and Construction.
(2) In addition to other applicable requirements, applications to fully or partly demolish any structure over 50 years in age shall require documentation of the structure design and any historically significant features. At a minimum, documentation shall include:
a. Digital photographs with a 5 mb minimum file size of each exterior building facade
b. Close-up photographs or any unique interior or exterior design elements, including as materials, trim, eaves, vertical elements, crown molding, and similar elements;
c. Approximate floor plans for each floor of the building with ceiling heights noted.
(d) Building Permit See Title 14, Buildings and Construction, and Sections 14.03.040—14.03.080, for applicable procedures.
(e) Fence or Wall Permit See Chapter 14.18, Fences, for applicable fence or wall permit procedures.
(f) Sign Permit See Chapter 14.16, Signs, and Chapter 18.05 for applicable sign permit procedures.
(g) Mobile Home Park/RV Park Permit See Title 14, Buildings and Construction, for applicable Mobile Home Park/RV permit procedures.
(h) Demolition Certificate and Certificate of Appropriateness in Historic Districts or for Designated Landmarks
(1) See Chapter 18.07 Historic Preservation, for applicable procedures.
(2) In addition to other applicable requirements, applications to fully or partly demolish any structure over 50 years in age shall require documentation of the structure design and any historically significant features. At a minimum, documentation shall include:
a. Digital photographs with a 5 mb minimum file size of each exterior building facade
b. Close-up photographs or any unique interior or exterior design elements, including as materials, trim, eaves, vertical elements, crown molding, and similar elements;
c. Approximate floor plans for each floor of the building with ceiling heights noted.
(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=CH18.08ADPR_ART6DEPE_18.08.606OTDEPEAPFetched: 11/1/2026