Legislation Details

File #: TMP-12668    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Miscellaneous
File created: 10/28/2026 In control: Community Services Department
On agenda: 11/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Public Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code (WCC) Chapter 125 (Enforcement; Remedies; Penalties) to: Enhance the enforcement capability of Washoe County Code Enforcement officials by eliminating the 50% discount for payment of fines after the third penalty notice; charge a re-inspection fee for repetitive unfounded complaints after the third such complaint; authorize automatic and continuing fines for failing to obey an Administrative Hearing Office Order after all required due process has been provided; clarify collection procedures; allow notice to be posted on a property in a conspicuous location in addition to the front door of a residence; clarify that discretionary approvals may be withheld on properties with unresolved code violations; and to remove incorrect citations and language inconsistent with state law, and unclear hearing decision language. The amendments also resolve discrepancies arising within existing Washoe County...
Attachments: 1. BCC 11-17-26 - Staff Report - Ch 125 2nd Reading, 2. BCC 11-17-26 - Attachment A - Draft Ordinance Ch 125, 3. BCC 11-17-26 - Attachment B - Summary of Proposed Amendments, 4. BCC 11-17-26 - Attachment C - NH Mtg Transcript and Public-Survey Comments
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Public Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code (WCC) Chapter 125 (Enforcement; Remedies; Penalties) to: Enhance the enforcement capability of Washoe County Code Enforcement officials by eliminating the 50% discount for payment of fines after the third penalty notice; charge a re-inspection fee for repetitive unfounded complaints after the third such complaint; authorize automatic and continuing fines for failing to obey an Administrative Hearing Office Order after all required due process has been provided; clarify collection procedures; allow notice to be posted on a property in a conspicuous location in addition to the front door of a residence; clarify that discretionary approvals may be withheld on properties with unresolved code violations; and to remove incorrect citations and language inconsistent with state law, and unclear hearing decision language. The amendments also resolve discrepancies arising within existing Washoe County Code chapters as a result of the new code language; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION