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Data Centers & Crypto Mining in Reno, NV (2026)

2 verified data centers & crypto mining rules for Reno, Nevada, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Data Center Zoning & Siting

Reno allows data centers only in industrial and mixed-use employment zoning districts, and every one of those districts requires a conditional use permit rather than by-right approval under Reno Municipal Code § 18.03.306(b)(1).

Reno Data Center Zoning Rules

Significant Restrictions

Reno Municipal Code § 18.03.306(b)(1)

(1)Data Center a.All Districts 1.Dock doors are limited to three per building.2.Loading docks and semi-truck staging areas shall be designed to minimize noise and odor impacts on residential properties and shall not be located between non-residential buildings and residential zoning districts or residential uses unless one of the following conditions exist: ... iv.These requirements may be mo...

Data Center Noise Limits

Reno requires data center loading docks and truck staging areas to be designed to limit noise and odor near residential property, with screening required unless docks sit away from housing.

Reno Data Center Noise Screening Rule

Some Restrictions

Reno Municipal Code § 18.03.306(b)(1)

(1)Data Center a.All Districts 1.Dock doors are limited to three per building.2.Loading docks and semi-truck staging areas shall be designed to minimize noise and odor impacts on residential properties and shall not be located between non-residential buildings and residential zoning districts or residential uses unless one of the following conditions exist:i.The loading docks are screened by ...

Looking for Washoe County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Reno city rules.

Data Centers & Crypto Mining in Washoe County