Reno, NV Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- RMC § 8.22.060(b)
- Nuisance trigger
- Overgrown weeds unremoved 10+ days
- Applies to
- Property, sidewalk, and alley frontage
- Large-acreage exemption
- Over 1 acre, hazardous terrain
Summary
Reno requires owners and occupants to clear weeds, dry grass, and dead trees from their property and the abutting sidewalk or alley, or face nuisance enforcement.
No person owning, leasing, renting, having charge or control of, or occupying any property, premises or building, shall fail, refuse or neglect to remove any garbage, scrap material, debris, litter, or obstruction including, but not limited to, weeds, dry grass, dead trees, abandoned, unregistered or junk vehicles or parts thereof... from the property, sidewalk, street, or alley abutting such property, premises or building.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Administrative Code: Supplement 64 | Land Development Code: Supplement 5 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Reno Municipal Code § 8.22.060(b) makes it unlawful for anyone owning, leasing, or occupying property to fail to remove weeds, dry grass, dead trees, or similar debris and obstructions from the property, sidewalk, street, or alley abutting it. The code sets no fixed inch-height trigger; instead, § 8.22.030 lists dead plants, dead materials, and overgrown weeds left more than ten days as a public nuisance factor. Large remote acreage over an acre that is hazardous to service with heavy machinery, and government-owned land, is exempted from the vegetation duty, though a 30-foot firebreak may still be required around structures.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor under § 8.22.040; the city can issue a notice of violation, abate the nuisance under chapter 1.05, and bill the owner for removal costs. Each day of noncompliance is a separate violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Reno set a maximum weed height in inches?
Sources & Official References
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