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City Seeks Feedback on Proposed Business Licensing Code Updates
The City of Reno continues to seek public feedback as it updates the business license and special event code.
07/10/2024 9:56 a.m.
Reno Works+ Helps 7 People Transition Out of Homelessness
The current Reno Works class will graduate on April 29, 2024
04/24/2024 7:09 p.m.
City Invites Public to Attend Virtual Meetings on Housing and Affordability Initiatives
The City of Reno continues to address challenges with local housing and affordability and invites the public to attend four upcoming virtual meetings
04/08/2024 8:19 a.m.
City of Reno to Host Six Biggest Little Spring Clean-Ups
Residents in the City of Reno are invited to participate in a series of upcoming spring-cleaning opportunities.
04/04/2024 8:42 a.m.
Reno Works Program Expands with $75,000 Grant from SilverSummit Healthplan
Reno Works, a 16-session program that provides a group of people experiencing homelessness with workshops and classes focused on life and job skills, has expanded to Reno Works+ thanks to a $75,000 grant from SilverSummit Healthplan.
03/27/2024 10:59 a.m.
City of Reno Launches Survey for Accessory Dwelling Units and Short-Term Rentals
The City of Reno continues to address the issue of affordable housing and is inviting the public to take a survey regarding the possible implementation of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance.
01/17/2024 1:58 p.m.
City Invites Public to Attend Virtual Meetings on Affordable Housing
The City of Reno continues to address the issue of affordable housing and is inviting the public to attend upcoming virtual meetings to learn about the City’s efforts and to share input.
01/02/2024 11:15 a.m.
City Seeks Feedback on Reno Municipal Code Business Licensing Updates
From mobile vending units to alcohol and tobacco, the City of Reno is looking for public feedback as it begins the process of updating certain business and privileged license titles of Reno Municipal Code (RMC).
10/02/2023 12:19 p.m.
City of Reno Releases Fall 2023 Community Clean-Up Dates
The City of Reno is announcing the dates of its upcoming fall clean-ups.
08/15/2023 11:54 a.m.
Virginia Range Revegetation for Wildlife Project
Two local families, the Dolans, through its wholly-owned Dolan Ranches, LLC and the Dolan Automotive Group, along with the Benna Family are partnering to improve vegetation for wildlife on the Virginia Range.
01/05/2023 2:04 p.m.
Washoe County HOME Consortium allocating over $4 million in HOME-ARP funds to organizations assisting vulnerable populations
The City of Reno, acting as the lead agency for the Washoe County HOME Consortium (WCHC), is currently seeking funding applications from eligible organizations supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, and victims of domestic violence.
12/12/2022 9:01 a.m.
City to Consider Potential Amendments to Packaged Alcoholic Beverage Regulations
The City of Reno is seeking input on potential ordinance amendments to packaged alcoholic beverage regulations.
05/26/2021 5:50 p.m.
Community Development Implements New Procedures for Customers in Response to COVID-19
The Community Development Department is adjusting its processes and procedures in response to COVID-19. The changes allow business operations to continue for customers without requiring face-to-face interactions.
03/16/2020 3:57 p.m.
City Seeks Input on Potential Ordinance to Ban the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Commercial Establishments
The community is invited to provide input on a draft ordinance related to a ban on the retail sale of dogs and cats in commercial establishments.
03/16/2020 11:35 a.m.
City Considers Potential Ordinance to Regulate Massage Establishments
At its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, the Reno City Council will consider a proposed ordinance to license massage establishments as privileged activity.
01/24/2020 11:15 a.m.
Planning Commission and City Council to Review First Draft of Zoning Code
Following several months of collecting input from the community, the Reno Planning Commission and Reno City Council will review and discuss the first draft of the updated zoning code at two special meetings focused on the code update.
01/16/2020 11:05 a.m.
Part 3 of the Draft Zoning Code Available for Public Review
The last section of the draft zoning code is now available for public review and input. Part 3 focuses on administration and procedures.
12/17/2019 12:59 p.m.
Electronic building permit submittal program expands to commercial permits
Customers who are applying for a building permit and submitting plans can now do so electronically. The program is available for all commercial and residential permits.
12/13/2019 4:42 p.m.
Open Houses Scheduled in December to Introduce Next Section of Draft Zoning Code
Two more open houses are scheduled in December 2019 as a part of the City of Reno's project to update its zoning code. The community is invited to attend and learn how to get involved in the process.
12/05/2019 10:38 a.m.
Draft Code Language on Development Standards Released for Public Input
As part of the City of Reno's effort to update its development regulations, the second part of the City of Reno draft zoning code is available for public review and input. The chapters of draft code released in November focus on development standards.
11/12/2019 12:05 p.m.