NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Reno Administrative Code tit. 1, ch. 1.05, art. II

in effect

Reno Administrative Code § 1.05.100 Notice of violation; procedures.

Sec. 1.05.100. - Notice of violation; procedures. Whenever it is determined that a violation of the Code exists, the enforcement official may issue a notice of violation to the responsible person. The notice of violation shall include the following information: (1) The name and address of the responsible person in violation. If the notice pertains to events occurring on or the status or condition of property, the notice shall also be served on all property owners of record. The notice shall contain the address and assessor's parcel number of the property; (2) A statement from the enforcement official identifying the conditions which violate the Code and the specific provisions of the Code which have been violated; (3) A statement that the property owner or responsible person in violation may request an administrative hearing within ten business days after the date the notice is served; (4) If applicable, a list of necessary corrections to bring the property into compliance; (5) If applicable, a deadline or specific date to correct the violations listed in the notice of violation. (Ord. No. 5063, § 1, 11-9-99; Ord. No. 5839, § 1, 6-14-06)

Reno Administrative Code § 1.05.105 Recording notices of violation; purpose.

Sec. 1.05.105. - Recording notices of violation; purpose. The council finds that there is a need to give notice of pending enforcement actions to persons who may subsequently acquire property subject to a violation as a means to ensure the violations will be corrected. An appropriate method to accomplish this is through the issuance and recording of notices of violation. (Ord. No. 5063, § 1, 11-9-99)

Reno Administrative Code § 1.05.110 Procedures for recording notices of violation.

Sec. 1.05.110. - Procedures for recording notices of violation. (a) Once an enforcement official has issued a notice of violation to a responsible person and the property is in violation after the deadline established in the notice of violation, the enforcement official may record the notice of violation in the official records of Washoe County. (b) Before recording, an enforcement official shall provide to the responsible person, and all owners of record a notice of intent to record stating that a notice of violation will be recorded if the violation is not corrected within ten business days from the date of the notice of intent to record. (1) The notice shall include a statement that a responsible person may, within ten business days after the date the notice is served, request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with sections 1.05.500 through 1.05.560 of the Code. (2) The notice shall include a statement that the responsible person will be liable for the fees and costs of removal of the notice of violation. (c) Any costs associated with recording the notice of violation, will be assessed against the property as provided for in sections 1.05.030 through 1.05.045 of the Code. (d) The failure of any person to file a request for administrative hearing in accordance with these provisions shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing and shall not affect the validity of the recorded notice of violation. (Ord. No. 5063, § 1, 11-9-99; Ord. No. 5839, § 1, 6-14-06)

Reno Administrative Code § 1.05.115 Service of notice of violation.

Sec. 1.05.115. - Service of notice of violation. A copy of the recorded notice of violation shall be served on the responsible person and all owners of record as set forth in section 1.05.050 of the Code. (Ord. No. 5063, § 1, 11-9-99)

Reno Administrative Code § 1.05.120 Administrative hearing on recordation.

Sec. 1.05.120. - Administrative hearing on recordation. (a) The request for and the conduct of the administrative hearing shall be governed by Sections 1.05.500 through 1.05.560 of the Code. (b) The purpose of the hearing is for the responsible person to state any reasons why a notice of violation should not be recorded. (c) The Hearing Officer shall consider evidence to the following issues: (1) Whether the conditions listed in the notice of violation violate the Code; and (2) Whether the enforcement official afforded the responsible person due process by adhering to the notification procedures specified in this chapter; and (3) Whether the conditions listed in the notice of violation continue unabated. (d) If the hearing officer affirms the enforcement official's decision, the enforcement official may proceed to record the notice of violation. (e) If the hearing officer determines that recording the notice of violation is improper, the hearing officer shall invalidate the enforcement official's decision to record the notice of violation. (Ord. No. 5839, § 1, 6-14-06)

Reno Administrative Code § 1.05.125 Reserved.

Reno Administrative Code § 1.05.130 Notice of compliance; notice of violation removal procedures.

Sec. 1.05.130. - Notice of compliance; notice of violation removal procedures. (a) When the violation(s) listed on the notice of violation have been corrected, the responsible person may file with the enforcement official a written request for a notice of compliance on a form provided by the city clerk. (b) Once the enforcement official receives a request for a notice of compliance, the enforcement official shall confirm the violation(s) have been corrected or abated, which confirmation may include the reinspection of the property. The enforcement official shall provide a notice of compliance to the responsible person if the enforcement official determines that: (1) All violations listed in the recorded notice of violation have been corrected; (2) All necessary permits have been issued and finalized; (3) All administrative fines have been paid; and (4) The party requesting the issuance of the notice of compliance has paid all administrative fees and costs due to the city. (c) Pursuant to the request by the responsible person, the enforcement official shall either: (1) Record or cause to be recorded the notice of compliance in the official records of Washoe County, and the responsible party will be liable for the fees and actual costs of recording the notice; or (2) Serve the notice of compliance to the responsible person for the responsible person's own recording of such notice in the official records of Washoe County. If so requested by the responsible person, the notice of compliance shall be served by personal service or certified mail as listed in Section 1.05.050 of this code. The notice of compliance shall include the same information as provided in the original recorded notice of violation. The recording of the notice of compliance shall have the effect of canceling the recorded notice of violation. (d) If the enforcement official denies a request to issue a notice of compliance, the enforcement official shall serve the responsible person with a written explanation setting forth the reasons for the denial. The written explanation shall be served by personal service or certified mail as listed in section 1.05.050 of this Code. (Ord. No. 5063, § 1, 11-9-99; Ord. No. 5839, § 1, 6-14-06)

Reno Administrative Code § 1.05.135 Prohibition against issuance of municipal permits and business licenses.

Sec. 1.05.135. - Prohibition against issuance of municipal permits and business licenses. For properties where a notice of violation has been recorded, the city may withhold all approvals for applications of special use permits, business licenses and building permits until a notice of compliance has been issued by the enforcement official. (Ord. No. 5063, § 1, 11-9-99; Ord. No. 5839, § 1, 6-14-06)

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_TIT1GEPR_CH1.05COENDMPR_ARTIINOVIFetched: 11/1/2026