Reno single-family height caps at 30-35 ft. Downtown allows 100+ ft and casino towers exceed 300 ft. Hillside overlays enforce view-protection limits, and FAA review is required near the airport.
Reno zoning limits building height based on district. Standard single-family residential (SF-6, SF-9) maxes at 30-35 feet or 2-2.5 stories. Multi-family (MF) zones range from 40 to 60 feet. Downtown Reno mixed-use and commercial districts allow heights of 100 feet or more; casino-resort districts allow towers exceeding 300 feet (Silver Legacy, Grand Sierra, Atlantis, Peppermill). Hillside overlay districts in west Reno, Caughlin Ranch, and Somersett impose stepped height limits to preserve views and natural topography. Height is typically measured from average finish grade to the midpoint of a pitched roof or the highest point of a flat roof. Rooftop mechanical equipment, chimneys, and antennas have limited additional allowances. All structures over 200 feet or within certain distances of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport require FAA Form 7460 review for aviation safety. Cellular towers, water tanks, and utility structures have separate height standards.
Exceeding height: stop-work, variance required or demolition. Unpermitted rooftop additions: code enforcement, removal order. FAA violations: federal enforcement.
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