MD-UD: Downtown - University District
Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.02.305
in effect18.02.305 - MD-UD: Downtown - University District
(a) Purpose The MD-UD district is intended to support the expansion of university-supportive uses south of the UNR campus. The MU-UD district supports a mix of student housing, educational facilities, ground floor retail, innovation and research uses, and related uses; however, the overall mix and location of uses in the district should consider the University of Nevada Reno Campus Master Plan. Cannabis and gaming establishments (including accessory) are prohibited.
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Table 2-18 MD-UD: Lot and Building Standards
General Standards
A | Lot width, minimum | 30 ft
FAR, minimum | 3.0 [1]
FAR, maximum | 4.0, additional FAR allowed for buildings that do not exceed 0.5 FAR per story [1]
Density, minimum | —
Density, maximum | —
Setbacks, minimum
Build-to Zone | 0-15 ft from setback to building; greater setback allowed to accommodate pedestrian amenities or plazas
B | Front (Virginia Street) | 18 ft [2]
B | Front (Other streets) | 12 ft [2] [3]
C | Side | 0 ft [3] [4]
D | Rear | 0 ft [3] [4]
Street-facing garage | 20 ft measured from sidewalk or planned sidewalk to face of garage
Building separation | 10 feet between primary buildings
Height, maximum
Height | —
Other
Accessory uses/structures: See Chapter 18.03 Article 4
Site and building standards for Urban Districts: See Chapter 18.04 Article 10
Development standards (parking, landscaping, etc.): See Chapter 18.04
Notes: [1] See general standards for density in MD districts in Section 18.04.1003(a)(4). [2] See general standards for front setbacks in MD districts in Section 18.04.1003(a)(2). Front setbacks shall be measured from the back of the curb or proposed curb. [3] 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. [4] If the building is located immediately adjacent to a residentially zoned property, the minimum setback shall be 5 feet.
(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_ART3URDI_18.02.305DONIDIFetched: 11/1/2026