Enforcement, Violations, and Penalties

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code ch. 18.01, art. 5

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Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.501 Liability for Violations

18.01.501 - Liability for Violations Any person who erects, constructs, reconstructs, alters, repairs, converts, or maintains any building, structure, or sign, or part thereof, in violation of this Title, and any person who uses any building, structure, or land in violation of this Title, shall be subject to penalties and enforcement action in accordance with this article.

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.502 Violations

18.01.502 - Violations It shall be a violation of this Title to undertake any of the following activities: (a) Activities Inconsistent with This Title Erect, construct, reconstruct, remodel, alter, maintain, expand, move, or use any land, building, structure, or sign; or engage in development or subdivision of any land contrary to the regulations and procedures of this Title. (b) Land-Disturbing Activities Inconsistent with This Title Excavate, grade, cut, clear, or undertake any other land disturbance activity contrary to the provisions of this Title or without first obtaining all requisite land use approvals or permits required by this Title or other applicable regulations. (c) Nonconformities Inconsistent with This Title Create, expand, replace, or change a nonconforming use, lot, sign, or site improvement except in compliance with this Title. (d) Making Lots or Setbacks Nonconforming Reduce or diminish the lot area, setbacks, or open space below the minimums required by this Title. (e) Increasing Intensity of Use Increase the intensity of use of any land or structure, except according to the standards of this Title. (f) Activities Inconsistent with Approval or Permit Engage in any development, use, construction, remodeling, or other activity of any nature in any way inconsistent with the terms and conditions of any permit, approval, agreement, or other form of authorization required under this Title to engage in such activity. (g) Activities Inconsistent with Conditions of Approval Fail to comply with any terms, conditions, or limitations placed by the deciding body upon any final development plan, subdivision plat, site plan, permit, or other form of authorization. (h) Failure to Remove Signs Fail to remove any sign installed, created, erected, or maintained in violation of this Title, or for which the sign permit has lapsed.

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.503 Enforcement Actions

18.01.503 - Enforcement Actions (a) Responsibility for Enforcement (1) The Administrator is the primary administrative and enforcement official for purposes of administering and enforcing this Title of the Reno Municipal Code and is referred to in this Title as the "Administrator." (2) The Administrator may delegate decisions to an authorized designee. (3) In administering this Title, other individuals may assist the Administrator. (b) Enforcement Authority and Powers The Administrator shall have the authority and powers necessary to determine whether an administrative violation of this Title exists and shall have the authority to take appropriate action to gain compliance with the provisions of this Title. These powers include all power and authority granted enforcement officials in Chapter 1.05, Code Enforcement, including the power to issue notices of violation, administrative citations, notices and orders, the power to inspect public and private property, and use the administrative remedies available under this Title and Chapter 1.05, Code Enforcement.

Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.504 Remedies and Penalties

18.01.504 - Remedies and Penalties The Administrator shall have the power to enforce this Title subject to the following penalties: (a) Code Enforcement Authority Unless a different remedy or penalty is expressly specified in a provision of Title, any person violating any of the provisions of this Title shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 1.05, Code Enforcement. In addition, building permits may be withheld for zoning violations in accordance with Chapter 14.03, Appeals. (b) Deny, Withhold, or Revoke Entitlements (1) Unless otherwise addressed in a specific provision of this Title, the City may deny, withhold, or revoke any permit, approval, or other authorization granted under this Title, as applicable, after notice and opportunity to be heard, for any of the following reasons: a. Inability to make applicable findings required by this Title; b. Developing, establishing, or conducting a use of land contrary to the conditions of the permit or in violation of any law or ordinance; c. Developing or conducting a use of land in such a manner as to create a public nuisance or constitute a danger to the public health, safety, or welfare; or d. Fraud, misrepresentations, or false statements in the permit or development application. (2) The deciding body that originally granted final approval or authorization shall have the authority to deny, withhold, or revoke the final approval or authorization, unless otherwise specified in this Title. No work or construction shall proceed after service of a revocation notice. (c) Stop-Work Orders (1) The Administrator may issue a stop-work order whenever any building, structure, site, or portion of a building, structure, or site is being demolished, constructed, reconstructed, altered, or repaired, in substantial violation of this Title. (2) The Administrator may issue a stop-work order on any property with an uncorrected violation of this Title or approval issued under this Title. (3) A stop-work order shall be in writing and directed to the person doing the work and shall specify the provision of this Title or the project approval requirement in violation. (4) If a stop-work order is issued, no work shall proceed on any building, structure, site, or portion of a building, structure, or site subject to the order except to correct a violation or to comply with the order. (5) Once conditions cited in the stop-work order have been adequately addressed, the Administrator shall rescind the stop-work order.

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_ART5ENVIPEFetched: 11/1/2026