Authority, Applicability, and Exceptions

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code ch. 18.01, art. 3

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Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.301 Authority

18.01.301. - Authority This Title is enacted under the Charter of the City of Reno and the powers granted and limitations imposed on municipalities by the Constitution and laws of the State of Nevada, including without limitation NRS Chapters 268, Powers and Duties Common to Cities and Towns Incorporated Under General or Special Law; 278, Planning and Zoning; 278A, Planned Development; and 278B, Impact Fees for New Development, as revised.

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.302 General Applicability

18.01.302 - General Applicability This Title shall apply to the erection, movement, construction, reconstruction, extension, enlargement, or alteration of any building or structure, and to the subdivision, use, occupation, or development of all land, public or private, within the corporate limits of the City of Reno, except as expressly or specifically provided otherwise in this Title or pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute (NRS).

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.303 Minimum Standards.

18.01.303. - Minimum Standards. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Title shall be held to be minimum requirements necessary for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare.

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.304 Relationship to Master Plan

18.01.304 - Relationship to Master Plan The adoption of this Title is consistent with, compatible with, and furthers the goals, policies, objectives, and programs of the Master Plan. No regulatory decision by an appointed or elected official or any city employee shall be made with respect to any zoning action or use of property under this Title that is not in substantial compliance with the Master Plan as officially adopted or amended.

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.305 Conflicting Provisions

18.01.305 - Conflicting Provisions (a) If the provisions of this Title are inconsistent with those of the state or federal governments, the more restrictive provision will control, to the extent permitted by law. (b) If the provisions of this Title are inconsistent with one another, or if they conflict with provisions found in other adopted codes, ordinances, or regulations of the City of Reno, the more restrictive provision will control unless otherwise expressly stated. (c) It is not the intent of this Title to interfere with, abrogate, annul, or prevent the private enforcement of any easement, covenant, deed restriction, or other agreement between private parties. The provisions of this Title are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any restriction imposed by a private agreement, provided that when this Title mandates a greater restriction than those imposed or required by such easements, covenants, or agreements, this Title shall govern. The City is not responsible for monitoring or enforcing private agreements or restrictions.

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.306 Exceptions

18.01.306 - Exceptions (a) Prior Development Approvals (1) This Title shall not affect the validity of any lawfully issued and effective development permits issued prior to the effective date of this Title, if construction was commenced prior to the effective date of this Title and if the construction continued uninterrupted until complete. If any such permit expires prior to completion, all future development shall be in conformance with the requirements of this Title. (2) Unless otherwise provided in the initial approval, any proposed amendment to a permit or other form of approval issued under prior regulations shall be reviewed based on the development standards in effect at the time of submission of a complete application for the amendment. (3) Unless otherwise provided in the initial approval, any conditions of approval applied to a discretionary approval under the regulations in effect prior to the effective date of this Title shall continue to apply. The Administrator shall have discretion to sunset any conditions of approval applied under the regulations in effect prior to the effective date of this Title upon demonstration that the site is in conformance with the current applicable code standards.

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.307 Authority to Correct Scrivener's Errors

18.01.307 - Authority to Correct Scrivener's Errors (a) The Administrator is authorized to correct scrivener's errors to this Title and to the Master Plan, including ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Council, without the need for readoption. (1) For purposes of this section, a scrivener's error includes one or more of the following: a. Misspelling; b. Grammatical error; c. Numbering error; d. Cross-referencing error; or e. Inconsistency with the rules of style. (2) A correction to an ordinance or resolution shall be accompanied by a scrivener's note on or attached to the corrected ordinance or resolution. (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=CH18.01GEPR_ART3AUAPEXFetched: 11/1/2026