Washoe County, NV Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- LDR front / side / rear
- 30 / 50 / 30 feet
- MDR-HDR front
- 30 feet
- Suburban HDS front
- 20 feet
- Urban LDU front
- 15 feet
- Table
- 110.406.05.1 Part Three
Summary
Setbacks in unincorporated Washoe County depend on the regulatory zone. Common suburban zones require a 30-foot front yard; rural LDR requires 30-foot front, 50-foot side and 30-foot rear yards, per Table 110.406.05.1.
Part Three: Yard and Setback Dimensions. LDR Front Yard 30, Side Yards 50, Rear Yard 30. MDR/HDR Front 30, Side 15, Rear 30... All required yard setbacks are measured from the property line.
Full Breakdown
Washoe County Development Code Table 110.406.05.1 (Part Three) sets yard/setback dimensions by regulatory zone. Examples: Low Density Rural (LDR) requires 30-foot front, 50-foot side, 30-foot rear; Medium/High Density Rural and Low Density Suburban require 30-foot front and 30-foot rear (side 15 or 12 feet); Medium/High Density Suburban require 20-foot front, rear and smaller side yards; urban zones drop to 15-foot front, 5-foot side. General Rural (GR/GRA) requires 30-foot front, 50-foot side, 30-foot rear. Setbacks are measured from the property line, except a 20-foot-plus or county-maintained access easement is measured from the easement edge. Look up your parcel's zone via the Washoe Regional Mapping System.
Violations & Fines
Structures built within a required yard without an approved variance violate the Development Code and may require relocation, a variance, or removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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