Nonconforming Structures
Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.404
in effect18.01.404 - Nonconforming Structures
Nonconforming structures, as defined in Chapter 18.09 Rules of Construction and Definitions, are subject to Section 18.01.402, Regulations Applicable to All Nonconformities, and the following standards:
(a) Expansion of Structure
(1) Generally
a. A nonconforming structure may be expanded provided that any such expansion is in full compliance with this Title.
b. No nonconforming structure may be enlarged or altered in a way that increases its nonconformity, as determined by the Administrator, unless allowed by this section.
(2) Conditional Use Permit Required Except as provided in this section, no nonconforming structure shall be enlarged or changed to increase the level of nonconformity, unless an application for a conditional use permit for the enlargement or change has first been approved in accordance with subsection 18.08.605(e), Findings, and the following specific findings:
a. The expansion or change of the nonconforming structure will not damage the character or quality of the neighborhood in which it is located, or hinder the future development of the surrounding properties; and
b. Improvements necessary for the expansion are in conformance with requirements of this Title.
(b) Restoration After Damage
(1) Restoration Permitted Except as provided in Section 18.04.102, Flood Hazard Areas, a nonconforming structure that is damaged or destroyed by an act or nature or other calamity may be repaired or reconstructed to its pre-existing configuration.
(2) No Increase in Nonconformity
a. Modifications made when repairing or reconstructing a damaged nonconforming structure shall not result in an increase in a nonconformity, as determined by the Administrator.
b. A building permit shall be applied for within 18 months of the date of the damage or destruction.
(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=CH18.01GEPR_ART4NO_18.01.404NOSTFetched: 11/1/2026