Development and Design Standards

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code ch. 18.06, art. 2

in effect

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.06.201 Compliance with General Zoning and Development Standards

18.06.201 - Compliance with General Zoning and Development Standards All subdivisions and parcel maps subject to this chapter shall comply with the zoning and general development standards set forth in this Title, including: (a) The requirements for the zoning district(s) in which the subdivision is located, as stated in Chapter 18.02 Zoning Districts. (b) Requirements applicable to specific uses proposed for the subdivision, as stated in Chapter 18.03 Use Regulations; and (c) All generally applicable development and design standards stated in Chapter 18.04 Development Standards.

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.06.202 Required Improvements and Dedications

18.06.202 - Required Improvements and Dedications All subdivisions shall comply with the requirements for improvements stated in Chapter 18.04 Article 12, Improvement Standards for New Development, and the following general standards: (a) Dedications of land for streets, alleys, or other public ways shall be consistent with the adopted Master Plan and elements thereof, unless otherwise required by the City. Additional areas may be required based on the subdivision design and intended use. (b) Dedications of land for public parks, open space, and recreation facilities shall be consistent with the recommended usage and location shown in the adopted Master Plan and elements thereof, unless otherwise approved by the City. (c) Public easements for major drainage facilities, streams, or creeks shall be dedicated in an amount and location consistent with the proposed character of the subdivision.

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.06.203 Lot Design Standards

18.06.203 - Lot Design Standards (a) All lots shall provide an area not less than the areas required by applicable zoning district provisions. (b) No lot shall be divided by a city-county boundary line. (c) Side lot lines, where practical, shall be at approximate right angles to the street upon which the lot fronts. (d) Parcels designated as common area are exempt from minimum lot size requirements. (Ord. No. 6692, § 1(Exh. A), 1-8-25)

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.06.204 Provision for Emergency Access

18.06.204 - Provision for Emergency Access Public and private streets, rights-of-way, and collective driveways in all subdivisions and other developments shall be designed in accordance with the Public Works Design Manual.

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=CH18.06LADI_ART2DEDESTFetched: 11/1/2026