Remedies and Penalties
Reno Annexation and Land Development Code § 18.01.504
in effect18.01.504 - 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_ART5ENVIPE_18.01.504REPEFetched: 11/1/2026