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File #: TMP-10675    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Miscellaneous
File created: 11/18/2025 In control: Community Services Department
On agenda: 12/16/2025 Final action:
Title: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) in Division Three- Regulation of Uses, Division Four- Development Standards, and Division Nine- General Provisions. These amendments include adding various sections to: establish small lot residential development standards and establish infill residential and commercial development standards. These amendments also include amending various sections to: include an example of the multi-family, minor residential use type and allow cottage courts on multiple parcels; modify the maximum size of attached and detached accessory dwelling units from 50% to 80% of the size of the main dwelling; modify the maximum floor area from 1,000 square feet to 1,200 square feet for cottage court developments; specify that only one community accessory structure is allowed for every four (4) cottages in a cottage court development; clarify the calculation of setbacks for cottage court developments; modify...
Attachments: 1. BCC 12-16-25 - Staff Report 1st Reading WDCA25-0008, 2. BCC 12-16-25 - Attachment A - Ordinance Working Copy, 3. BCC 12-16-25 - Attachment B - PC Resolution, 4. BCC 12-16-25 - Attachment C - PC Staff Report, 5. BCC 12-16-25 - Attachment D - PC Presentation, 6. BCC 12-16-25 - Attachment E - PC Meeting Video Recording, 7. BCC 12-16-25 - Staff Presentation WDCA25-0008 1st Reading
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Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) in Division Three- Regulation of Uses, Division Four- Development Standards, and Division Nine- General Provisions. These amendments include adding various sections to: establish small lot residential development standards and establish infill residential and commercial development standards. These amendments also include amending various sections to: include an example of the multi-family, minor residential use type and allow cottage courts on multiple parcels; modify the maximum size of attached and detached accessory dwelling units from 50% to 80% of the size of the main dwelling; modify the maximum floor area from 1,000 square feet to 1,200 square feet for cottage court developments; specify that only one community accessory structure is allowed for every four (4) cottages in a cottage court development; clarify the calculation of setbacks for cottage court developments; modify lot and yard standards for common open space developments; add various definitions; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto.

 

And if supported, set a public hearing for the second reading and possible adoption of the ordinance for January 13, 2026. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION