SF-8: Single-Family Residential
Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.02.206
in effect18.02.206 - SF-8: Single-Family Residential
(a) Purpose The SF-8 district is intended primarily to accommodate single-family detached residential uses. Secondary uses include parks, schools, community gardens, and home occupations. This district is appropriate in many locations and can function as a transition between larger lot single family districts and multi-family, Urban Districts, or Employment Districts.
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Table 2-9 SF-8: Lot and Building Standards
Lots | Corner Lot | Interior Lot
Base density, maximum | 8 du/acre
A | Lot size, minimum | 7,000 sf | 6,000 sf
B | Lot width, minimum | 70 ft | 60 ft
Setbacks, minimum [1] | Principal Building | Accessory Structure
C | Front | 10 ft | [2]
D | Side | 5 ft | 5 ft
E | Rear | 20 ft | 20 ft/5 ft [3]
Street-facing garage | 20 ft measured from sidewalk or planned sidewalk to face of garage
Height, maximum | Principal Building | Accessory Structure
Height | 35 ft | 29 ft/16 ft/12 ft [4]
Building coverage, maximum | 40% of the lot or common open space shall be provided equal to 20% of the gross project area
Usable yard, minimum | 400 sf
Accessory uses/structures | See Chapter 18.03 Article 4
Site and building standards for residential districts | See Chapter 18.04 Article 9
Development standards (parking, landscaping, etc.) | See Chapter 18.04
Notes: [1] 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. [2] All accessory structures shall be located behind the front face of the existing principal structure. [3] The lower rear setback applies to any single-story accessory building/structure up to 16 feet in height. Other accessory buildings/structures shall comply with the higher rear setback. [4] 29 feet maximum for a single accessory building on each lot; 16 feet maximum for one-story residential garage or carport; 12 feet maximum for all other accessory structures.
(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_ART2REDI_18.02.206SIMIREFetched: 11/1/2026