MD-RD: Downtown - Riverwalk District
Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.02.304
in effect18.02.304 - MD-RD: Downtown - Riverwalk District
(a) Purpose The MD-RD district is intended to support the downtown regional center with a particular focus along the Truckee River frontage, which serves as a major resource and amenity to the community. Minimum densities are applied to support the use of transit and other alternative modes. Primary uses include a mix of employment uses, retail, and cultural facilities, and high-density residential. This district transitions in height and intensity south of the Truckee River where it abuts adjacent central neighborhoods.
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Table 2-17 MD-RD: Lot and Building Standards
General Standards
A | Lot width, minimum | 30 ft
FAR, minimum | 1.0 [1]
FAR, maximum | —
Density, minimum | 21 du/acre [1]
Density, maximum | —
Setbacks, minimum
B | Front (Virginia Street) | 18 ft [2]
B | Front (All other streets) | 12 ft [2] [3]
C | Side | 0 ft [3] [4]
D | Rear | 0 ft [3] [4]
Street-facing garage | 20 ft measured from sidewalk or planned sidewalk to face of garage
Setback from Truckee River | See Section 18.04.101(d)
Building separation | 10 ft between primary buildings
Height, maximum
Height | [5]
Other
Accessory uses/structures: See Chapter 18.03 Article 4
Site and building standards for Urban Districts: See Chapter 18.04 Article 10
Development standards (parking, landscaping, etc.): See Chapter 18.04
Notes: [1] See general standards for density in MD districts in Section 18.04.1003(a)(4). [2] See general standards for front setbacks in MD districts in Section 18.04.1003(a)(2). Front setbacks shall be measured from the back of the curb or proposed curb. [3] A minimum zero-foot setback is allowed when the property line abuts an alley and at least 24 feet of backup space (including the alley) is provided from all garage doors and parking spaces that backup onto an alley. [4] If the building is located immediately adjacent to a residentially zoned property, a minimum setback shall be 5 feet. [5] Major site plan review required for buildings greater than 45 feet.
(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=CH18.02ZODI_ART3URDI_18.02.304DOIVDIFetched: 11/1/2026