Special Purpose Districts

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code ch. 18.02, art. 5

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Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.02.501 PGOS: Parks, Greenways and Open Space

18.02.501 - PGOS: Parks, Greenways and Open Space (a) Purpose The PGOS district is intended to preserve areas for drainage facilities, utilities, open space, conservation, recreation, or multi-use trails. In addition to providing active and passive recreational opportunities for the community, the district is intended to protect the scenic and environmental quality of sensitive natural areas. This district is generally owned by public agencies, however in some instances may include privately-owned and maintained open spaces. [image omitted; see the official code] Table 2-31 PGOS: Building Standards Setbacks, minimum A | Front | 10 ft B | Side | 5 ft C | Rear | 10 ft Height, maximum Height | 35 ft [1] Other Accessory uses/structures: See Chapter 18.03 Article 4 Development standards (parking, landscaping, etc.): See Chapter 18.04 Notes: [1] Additional height possible through minor site plan review. (Ord. No. 6692, § 1(Exh. A), 1-8-25)

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.02.502 PF: Public Facility

18.02.502 - PF: Public Facility (a) Purpose The PF district is intended to provide for public and quasi-public facilities and services. Primary uses include public institutions, cultural centers, religions institutions, government centers, libraries, hospitals, schools, and utility installations. Depending on the scale and impacts of the proposed use, additional mitigation may be appropriate when adjacent to residential districts. [image omitted; see the official code] Table 2-32 PF: Lot and Building Standards Lots A | Lot size, minimum | 6,000 sf [1] B | Lot width, minimum | 50 ft [1] Setbacks, minimum C | Front | 10 ft D | Side | 5 ft E | Rear | 10 ft Height, maximum Height | 45 ft [2] Other Accessory uses/structures: See Chapter 18.03 Article 4 Development standards (parking, landscaping, etc.): See Chapter 18.04 Notes: [1] Exceptions to minimum lot standards apply per Section 18.09.204(c), Exceptions to Minimum Lot Standards. [2] Additional height possible through minor site plan review. (Ord. No. 6692, § 1(Exh. A), 1-8-25)

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.02.503 UT-5: Unincorporated Transition 5 Acres

18.02.503 - UT-5: Unincorporated Transition 5 Acres (a) Purpose The UT-5 district is intended to preserve properties that Washoe County has planned for large lot residential development into a Reno zoning district without modifying the planned density. Secondary uses may include agriculture, energy production, and outdoor recreation. Table 2-33 UT-5: Lot and Building Standards Lots Lot size, minimum | 5 acres Density, maximum | 0.2 du/acre Lot width, minimum | 200 ft Setbacks, minimum | Principal Building | Accessory Structure Front | 30 ft | 30 ft Side | 15 ft | 5 ft / 15 ft [1] Rear | 30 ft | 5 ft / 30 ft [1] Height, maximum | Principal Building | Accessory Structure Height | 35 ft | 35 ft Notes: [1] Accessory buildings up to 12 feet tall are subject to the reduced setback. (Ord. No. 6692, § 1(Exh. A), 1-8-25)

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.02.504 UT-10: Unincorporated Transition 10 Acres

18.02.504 - UT-10: Unincorporated Transition 10 Acres (a) Purpose The UT-10 district is intended to preserve properties that Washoe County has planned for large lot residential development into a Reno zoning district without modifying the planned density. Secondary uses may include agriculture, energy production, and outdoor recreation. Table 2-34 UT-10: Lot and Building Standards Lots Lot size, minimum | 10 acres Lot width, minimum | 250 ft Density, maximum | 0.1 du/acre Setbacks, minimum | Principal Building | Accessory Structure Front | 30 ft | 30 ft Side | 50 ft | 5 ft / 50 ft [1] Rear | 30 ft | 5 ft / 30 ft [1] Height, maximum | Principal Building | Accessory Structure F | Height | 35 ft | 35 ft Notes: [1] Accessory buildings up to 12 feet tall are subject to the reduced setback. (Ord. No. 6692, § 1(Exh. A), 1-8-25)

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.02.505 UT-40: Unincorporated Transition 40 Acres

18.02.505 - UT-40: Unincorporated Transition 40 Acres (a) Purpose The UT-40 district is intended to preserve properties that Washoe County has planned for large lot residential development into a Reno zoning district without modifying the planned density. Secondary uses may include agriculture, energy production, outdoor recreation, or a preserved rural state due to environmental sensitivity. Table 2-35 UT-40: Lot and Building Standards Lots Lot size, minimum | 40 acres Lot width, minimum | 660 ft Density, maximum | 0.025 du/acre Setbacks, minimum | Principal Building | Accessory Structure Front | 30 ft | 30 ft Side | 50 ft | 5 ft / 15 ft [1] Rear | 30 ft | 5 ft / 30 ft [1] Height, maximum | Principal Building | Accessory Structure F | Height | 35 ft | 35 ft Notes: [1] Accessory buildings up to 12 feet tall are subject to the reduced setback. (Ord. No. 6692, § 1(Exh. A), 1-8-25)

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.02.506 SPD: Specific Plan District

18.02.506 - SPD: Specific Plan District (a) Purpose (1) The purpose of this district is to accommodate projects or plans where the design and configuration of the uses are so arranged as to constitute a single functionally integrated entity. In such projects the use of land within a component, and among the various components if there is more than one component, shall be designed to be compatible and complementary. In this district, the location, use, and physical characteristics of structures, improvements, and open space shall all work together in furthering the stated purpose of the design of the project or plan. (2) In order to achieve optimal functional integration in such projects or plans, the City recognizes that it may be desirable to regulate and restrict on a project- or plan-specific basis the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or use of buildings, structures, or land. (b) Permitted Uses The City recognizes that the master plan may be furthered by permitting a diversity of land uses not found in other zoning districts. In light of the diverse land uses that may be permitted in this district, and the need to ensure that such uses are internally compatible and both complementary and compatible with nearby existing and/or planned uses of land, it is the express intent of the City to subject requests for changes in zoning to the SPD to a heightened level of scrutiny during the review process and to apply appropriate restrictions to maintain compatibility over time. (c) Development Standards (1) Generally, all development and design standards should be based on an existing base zone district. The project applicant shall be responsible for demonstrating the benefits of modifications to the standards that would otherwise be applicable in a standard zoning district. (2) Any potentially modified provisions for lot and building standards, land uses, or development standards shall result in an improvement to the overall design and compatibility of the project. (3) Requirements and standards pertaining to public safety, natural resources, and public infrastructure shall not be modified.

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.02.507 PUD: Planned Development

18.02.507 - PUD: Planned Development (a) Purpose The Planned Unit Development (PUD) District is intended to achieve the following purposes: (1) To implement the Reno Master Plan; (2) To allow various combinations of land uses; (3) To ensure compatibility between residential and mixed-use or nonresidential areas and to minimize potential impacts to residential areas from adjacent more intensive uses; and (4) To facilitate development by permitting greater flexibility than allowed by the strict application of this Title in exchange for more creative and imaginative designs with a higher level of amenities and public benefits than would otherwise occur under the standard zoning districts. (b) Permitted Uses A PUD is subject to the approval of the City Council and may include any uses permitted in any zone classification, provided that any combination of uses is planned in a manner compatible to each and to the surrounding environment. (c) Minimum Development Size A PUD shall contain a minimum of ten contiguous acres of land unless proper justification for a smaller size is made to the satisfaction of the decision-making body. (d) Site and Building Intensity Standards A PUD shall be located within city limits. Lot size, lot coverage, street width, height, and distance between buildings shall meet health, safety, and welfare requirements and reflect good planning practices subject to the approval of the City Council. (e) Development Standards (1) Generally, all development and design standards should be based on an existing base zone district. The project applicant shall be responsible for demonstrating the benefits of modifications to the standards that would otherwise be applicable in a standard zoning district. (2) Any potentially modified provisions for lot and building standards, land uses, or development standards shall result in an improvement to the overall design and compatibility of the project. (3) Requirements and standards pertaining to public safety, natural resources, and public infrastructure shall not be modified. (f) Common Open Space (1) Amount A planned unit development including residential development shall provide common open space developed with recreational amenities. The landowners may apply for an exemption from the City of Reno's Residential Construction Tax Program with the amount of the exemption to be based on the merits of the plan and as approved by the City Council. (2) Management A planned unit development which includes common open space shall be subject to the requirements and regulations pertaining to organization for ownership and maintenance and procedures for enforcing payments of assessments for the maintenance of common open space as provided in NRS Sections 278A.130 to 278A.160, inclusive. (g) Composition of Final Plan The graphic and textual elements together compose the final plan.

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_ART5SPPUDIFetched: 11/1/2026