Minor Deviation
Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.08.804
in effect18.08.804 - Minor Deviation
(a) Purpose This section describes the process by which requests for minor deviations from strict compliance with the land development standards are reviewed for compliance with this Title and that potential impacts are considered.
(b) Applicability
(1) Minor Deviations from Code Requirements The Administrator may approve or deny minor deviations of less than ten percent from quantifiable development standards in this Title and in accordance with NRS Section 278.319.
(2) Minor Deviations in PUD or Specific Plan Districts The Administrator shall not grant minor deviations related to properties and land uses in Planned Unit Development (PUD) or Specific Plan (SPD) zoning districts unless the Administrator finds that there will be no significant effect on adjacent land uses located outside of the districts.
(c) Application Submittal and Review Procedures Figure 8-24, below, identifies the applicable steps from Article 3, Common Review Procedures, that apply to the review of requests for minor deviation from the land development standards of this Title. Additions or modifications to the common review procedures are noted below.
Figure 8-24: Summary of Minor Deviation Procedures
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(1) Application Submittal and Handling Minor deviation applications shall be initiated by application of the property owner with the written consent of the owner of any real property that would be affected by the deviation and be submitted, accepted, and revised, and may be withdrawn, in accordance with Section 18.08.303, Application Submittal and Handling.
(2) Staff Review and Decision
a. The Administrator shall review applications for minor deviations and approve or deny the minor deviation within 30 days of application submittal. In approving the minor deviation, the Administrator may require conditions as outlined in Subsection 18.08.804(e), below.
b. No hearing is required for a minor deviation of less than ten percent per NRS Section 278.319.
(3) Appeal
a. The decision of the Administrator may be appealed in accordance with Subsection 18.08.307(j), Appeal.
b. In addition to the right to appeal, an applicant may apply contemporaneously for a variance as provided in Section 18.08.801, Variance.
(d) Findings In addition to meeting the approval criteria in Section 18.08.304(e), Approval Criteria Applicable to all Applications, the following findings shall be made prior to approving a minor deviation:
a. Granting the minor deviation will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity; and
b. The proposed minor deviation is consistent with the intent and purpose of this Title.
(e) Conditions
(1) In approving a minor deviation, the Administrator may require conditions under which the lot or parcel may be used, or the building constructed, which, in the Administrator's opinion, will prevent material damage or prejudice to adjacent properties, and provide suitable safeguards to the public health, safety, and general welfare. These conditions may include:
a. Architectural considerations;
b. Access provisions;
c. Off-street parking;
d. Landscaping requirements; or
e. Other controls.
(2) All conditions must be satisfied, and violation of the conditions shall result in revocation of the permission granted by the minor deviation. Further use shall constitute a violation of this Chapter and shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1.05, Code Enforcement.
(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=CH18.08ADPR_ART8FLRE_18.08.804MIDEFetched: 11/1/2026