GENERAL PROVISIONS

Reno Administrative Code tit. 8, ch. 8.23, art. I

in effect

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.005 Purpose, interpretation, and application.

Sec. 8.23.005. - Purpose, interpretation, and application. The purpose of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted to regulate the use of parks and recreation facilities, as defined in this chapter, of the City in order that all persons may enjoy and make use of such parks, lands and facilities. Among other purposes, these provisions are intended to authorize the director, under the supervision and control of the City Manager, to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the use of parks and recreation facilities. This chapter shall govern the use of all parks and recreation facilities, and the observance of such provisions shall be a condition under which the public may use such parks and recreation facilities. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any public officer, public employee or peace officer who is acting within the course and scope of the public business or pursuant to lawful authority. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.010 Jurisdiction.

Sec. 8.23.010. - Jurisdiction. The department of parks, recreation, and community services shall have jurisdiction over all areas and their facilities which are declared parks, public lands, recreation facilities, and such other areas and/or facilities as may be designated by the city council to be under the jurisdiction of parks, recreation, and community services (collectively "parks and recreation facilities"). "Park" means a land owned, operated or maintained by the City of Reno and specifically set apart for the recreational use of the public or for the beautification of public streets or facilities. "Recreation facility" means any building or facility owned, operated or maintained by the City of Reno and specifically set apart for the recreation use of the public. "Public lands" mean a parcel of land or unimproved excess right-of-way owned, operated or maintained by the City of Reno and specifically set apart as public open space. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05; Ord. No. 6217, § 1, 1-18-12)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.012 Public plazas defined.

Sec. 8.23.012. - Public plazas defined. (a) City Plaza, located at First Street and Virginia Street; (b) West Street Plaza, located at First Street and West Street; (c) ReTrac Plaza, located at Commercial Row and Virginia Street; (d) Any other open area that is: (1) Owned and operated by or on behalf of the City; (2) Designed for use as a gathering place for the public or for the public enjoyment of cultural activities; and (3) Designated as a public plaza by resolution of the city council upon consultation with the recreation and parks commission or its successor entity. (e) All parks and recreation regulations contained in chapter 8.23 apply to public plazas and the director is authorized to apply such regulations per the use of each individual plaza. (Ord. No. 6486, § 1, 10-24-18)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.015 Director.

Sec. 8.23.015. - Director. The "director" refers to the director of parks, recreation and community services as defined by RMC sections 2.06.030 and 2.06.050. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.020 Authority shall reside in authorized subordinates.

Sec. 8.23.020. - Authority shall reside in authorized subordinates. Wherever the title of a city officer, official or employee is used in this chapter that title shall include not only the person holding the positions named but also the authorized subordinates and representatives of the person in the position named. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)

Reno Administrative Code § 8.23.025 Enforcement.

Sec. 8.23.025. - Enforcement. The responsibility for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and the Reno Municipal Code (the "Code"), including the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in this chapter, shall be vested in the City Manager, and subject to the direction and control of the City Manager, in the director, and their duly authorized subordinates, assistants or agents. Should the title of the position of director be changed, the authority and duties provided for in this chapter shall, without further action, be granted to the person whose duties and responsibilities include the management of the City's parks and recreation facilities. (Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05; Ord. No. 6217, § 1, 1-18-12)

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_TIT8PUPESAMO_CH8.23PARE_ARTIGEPRFetched: 11/1/2026