Exemptions.
Reno Administrative Code § 14.16.080
in effectSec. 14.16.080. - Exemptions.
The following signs shall not require a sign permit. These exemptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of this Code or any other law or ordinance regulating the same.
(1) The changing of the advertising copy on a painted or printed sign only, except for theater marquees and similar signs specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy. Signs painted on buildings, fences or walls shall not be exempted from obtaining a sign permit.
(2) Painting, repainting or cleaning of existing copy of an advertising structure or the changing of the advertising copy thereon shall not be considered an erection or alteration which requires a sign permit unless a structural change is made.
(3) Permanent signs of six square feet or less which are non-illuminated.
(4) Temporary signs of 32 square feet or less which are non-illuminated.
(5) Any sign less than four square feet.
(6) Signs erected by transportation authorities.
(Ord. No. 3362, § 1, 2-10-86; Ord. No. 3809, § 1, 5-8-89; Ord. No. 5196, § 1, 10-10-00; Ord. No. 6208, § 3, 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_CH14.16SI_ARTIIPE_S14.16.080EXFetched: 11/1/2026