Reno Planning Commission approved hillside development rules allowing one-sided sidewalks to reduce grading damage and preserve open space.

THIS WEEK IN RENO CITY COUNCIL

The Planning Commission approved two development projects while the Public Art Task Force funded a new artist call, but three neighborhood meetings were canceled this week.

THE BIG DECISIONS

• APPROVED — The Canyons Tentative Map and Major Site Plan Review — 7-0 — Changes sidewalk rules in hillside areas to one-sided instead of both sides, letting developers reduce grading damage and save open space while keeping pedestrian trails.
• APPROVED — Roberts Front Setback Deviation at 3189 Heatherridge Lane — 7-0 — Allows a custom home to be built 15 feet from the street instead of the normal 30-foot requirement.
• APPROVED — $10,000 for 2026 Art Signals Call for Artists — Vote count not recorded — Opens applications for local artists to submit public art proposals for Reno.

MONEY MOVES

• No major spending this week.

STILL IN PROGRESS

• No items deferred this week.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Meetings held: 6
• Items voted on: 3
• Total spending approved: $10,000
• Unanimous votes: 2
• Contested votes: 0

PULSE QUESTION

QUESTION: Do you support allowing one-sided sidewalks in hillside developments to protect open space?

OPTIONS: ["Yes, protect open space", "No, require both sides", "Depends on the area"]

TAGS

Zoning, Housing, Infrastructure, Parks, Environment, Governance

Meetings This Week