Purpose
Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.401
in effect18.01.401 - Purpose
The purpose of this article is to regulate and limit the development and continued existence of uses, structures, lots, signs, and site features that were lawfully established prior to the effective date of this Title, but that no longer conform to the requirements of this Title. All such situations are collectively referred to in this Title as "nonconformities." It is the intent of this article to permit nonconformities to continue until they are removed or abandoned, but not to encourage their survival. It is further the intent of this article that nonconformities shall not be enlarged, expanded, or extended, except as specifically provided in this article. In addition, the presence of nonconformities may not be used as justification for adding other lots, buildings, uses, signs, or site improvements prohibited elsewhere in the same zoning district.
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_18.01.401PUFetched: 11/1/2026