Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Reno, NV (2026)

2 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Reno, Nevada, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Specific Plans Overview

Reno Master Plan establishes Downtown Mixed-Use and Casino Entertainment districts with overlay rules requiring gaming licenses, hotel-tower height bonuses, and pedestrian-oriented frontages along Virginia Street.

Reno Downtown and Casino District Zoning

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Hillside Overlay Rules

Reno hillside overlay restricts grading, building height, and density on slopes above 15 percent, protecting Sierra foothills viewsheds and limiting wildfire-exposed ridge construction.

Reno Hillside Development Standards

Heavy Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Looking for Washoe County county-wide rules?

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

Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Washoe County →