Code Changes Since 2016
Washoe County Code Disclaimer The Washoe County Code was last codified by Supplement No. 14 in January of 2016. Below is the listing of ordinances that may amend certain Code items after January 2016.
The table below shows the current ordinances passed by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners which effect the Washoe County Code. The current version of the Washoe County Code is Supplement 14. The following ordinances will not be reflected in the actual code until a new supplement is released.
When researching, make sure to check the appropriate sections of the Washoe County Code as well as the ordinances below for the most up to date information available.
The ordinances will be posted here as soon as possible.
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Get Adobe Acrobat Reader| ID | Bill # | Ordinance | Effective Date | Ordinance Summary |
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| ID | Bill # | Ordinance | Effective Date | Ordinance Summary |
| 1766 | 1753 | 1570 Download |
Dec 18, 2015 | AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE "WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA, SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016A," FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFINANCING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDING THE FORM, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE BONDS AND OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. |
| 1767 | 1754 | 1571 Download |
Dec 18, 2015 | AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE "WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA, GENERAL OBLIGATION (LIMITED TAX) PUBLIC SAFETY REFUNDING BONDS (ADDITIONALLY SECURED BY PLEDGED REVENUES), SERIES 2016B, " FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFINANCING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS; PROVIDING THE FORM, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE BONDS AND OTHER DETAILS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. |
| 1769 | 1758 | 1573 Download |
Feb 19, 2016 | AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1570 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE BY WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA, OF ITS SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2016A, AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. |
| 1770 | 1759 | 1574 Download |
Feb 19, 2016 | AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1571 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE BY WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA, OF ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION (LIMITED TAX) PUBLIC SAFETY REFUNDING BONDS (ADDITIONALLY SECURED BY PLEDGED REVENUES) SERIES 2016B, AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. |
| 1771 | 1757 | 1575 Download |
Feb 19, 2016 | AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WASHOE COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 55 BY REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING PROVISIONS RELATED TO KEEPING ANIMALS IN SANITARY CONDITIONS, ANIMAL WASTE DISPOSAL, CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, ANIMAL FIGHTING, PIGEON SHOOTS, ENDANGERING ANIMALS, AND RESTRAINING ANIMALS; AND BY REPEALING, ADDING AND REVISING VARIOUS DEFINITIONS. |
| 1772 | 1760 | 1576 Download |
Mar 18, 2016 | An Ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 55 by creating provisions regulating commercial animal establishments (through an animal welfare permit) and revising definitions. |
| 1773 | 1761 | 1577 Download |
Jul 01, 2016 | An Ordinance providing for the full consideration of protests of the consolidation of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and Sierra Fire Protection District; consolidating the Sierra Fire Protection District into one fire protection district which will be known as the "Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District"; providing for the dissolution of the Sierra Fire Protection District and its Board of Fire Commissioners; and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. |
| 1775 | 1763 | 1579 Download |
Jul 01, 2016 | Amends WCC Chapter 100 (Washoe County Building Code) to adopt the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code ("IECC") together with the 2015 Northern Nevada Energy Conservation Code Amendments, effective July 1, 2016. |
| 1776 | 1767 | 1581 Download |
Jul 22, 2016 | An ordinance adding an exemption to unlawful discharge of firearms; and updating the congested area boundaries and maps for the Greater Truckee Meadows and Environs, Spanish Springs area, New Washoe City and Old Washoe City. |
| 1777 | 1766 | 1580 Download |
Aug 22, 2016 | An Ordinance amending Chapter 100 of the Washoe County Code by (1) adding thereto a provision decreasing fees for various building permits, including general building permits, other inspection and permit fees, and plan review fees, (2) adding a new category of fees for projects with a value in excess of $10,000,000.00, (3) increasing the fee for the renewal of all permits other than building permits to 100% of the original permit cost, and (4) providing other matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. |
| 1778 | 1764 | 1582 Download |
Jul 22, 2016 | An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1000 in order to change the boundaries of District No. 24 (Groundwater Remediation); and providing other matters relating thereto. |
| 1779 | 1765 | 1583 Download |
Jul 22, 2016 | An Ordinance imposing a fee on the parcels of land in Washoe County, Nevada District No. 24 (Groundwater Remediation) to pay the costs of developing and carrying out a plan for remediation; and prescribing other matters relating thereto. |
| 1781 | 1769 | 1585 Download |
Sep 02, 2016 | Amends Washoe County Code Chapter 55 by adding provisions creating the animal services advisory board. |
| 1784 | 1773 | 1588 Download |
Dec 23, 2016 | An Ordinance authorizing the Chief Information Officer to negotiate and execute agreements with other public and private entities as are required to assure the continued present and future operation of Washoe County's emergency radio system(s) and to present such agreements to the Washoe County Board of Commissioners for final approval when required by law or policy; describing that such agreements may include, without limitation, provisions for sharing the use, governance, operation, maintenance, and upgrade of any Washoe county radio system with other public or private entities, unless otherwise prohibited by law; changing the title of Chief Information Management Officer to Chief Information Officer; and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. |
| 1785 | 1772 | 1589 Download |
Dec 23, 2016 | An Ordinance amending Chapter 100 of the Washoe County Code by adding thereto a new sub-section 100.102.7 exempting certain structures known as "Hoop Houses" or "High Tunnels" from the Building Code, and providing other matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. |
| 1786 | 1774 | 1590 Download |
Apr 01, 2017 | An ordinance imposing additional 0.54% sales and use taxes as required by the passage of S.B. 411 of the 78th Nevada Legislature and Washoe County Question 1 (2016). |
| 1789 | 1775 | 1592 Download |
Mar 10, 2017 | Approves a Development Agreement amending and restating a Development Agreement originally approved in 2009 (DA09-001, Ordinance Number 1484) regarding the development of a 680 lot residential development on land described in Exhibit A and extending the deadline to file a final map to February 28, 2022. |
| 1790 | 1777 | 1593 Download |
Mar 10, 2017 | An ordinance amending the Washoe County Code at Chapter 5 (Administration and Personnel) by amending certain provisions relating to semi-annual accrual of personal leave and exclusion of sick leave due to bereavement when calculating accrual of personal leave. |
| 1791 | 1780 | 1596 Download |
Jul 07, 2017 | Approves an amendment to a Development Agreement originally approved in 2008 (DA08-005, Ordinance Number 1367) and first amended in 2010 (AC10-002, Ordinance Number 1435) regarding the development of a 210 lot residential development on land described in Exhibit A by extending the deadline for filing the first final map to June 6, 2021, with a possible additional one year extension to be granted at the discretion of the Director of Planning and Development. |
| 1792 | 1778 | 1594 Download |
Jun 23, 2017 | An ordinance amending the boundaries of Washoe County, Nevada District No. 24 (Groundwater Remediation). |
| 1793 | 1779 | 1595 Download |
Jun 23, 2017 | An ordinance levying a fee in Washoe County, Nevada District NO. 24 (Groundwater Remediation), ratifying action taken by County officers, and providing other matters related thereto. |
| 1794 | 1782 | 1597 Download |
Jul 21, 2017 | An ordinance approving a third amendment to a development agreement (Ladera Ranch, Tentative map case number TM05-011) originally approved in 2009 (Development Agreement DA09-004, ordinance number 1406) and first amended in 2010 (Amendment of Conditions AC11-002, ordinance number 1461), and second amended in 2015 (Development Agreement DA15-001, ordinance number 1551), to extend the deadline for filing the next final map to July 5, 2019. |
| 1796 | 1784 | 1599 Download |
Aug 04, 2017 | An ordinance amending the Washoe County code at Chapter 25 (Business Licenses) to create temporary marijuana establishment business licenses; to establish restrictions and application requirements for such licenses; and to provide approval and issuance standards for such licenses. |
| 1797 | 1781 | 1600 Download |
Aug 18, 2017 | Amends the Washoe County Code by revising provisions relating to the Washoe County Departments of Social Services and Senior Services by combining the two into the Department of Human Services. |
| 1798 | 1785 | 1601 Download |
Oct 20, 2017 | Amends Chapter 65 of the Washoe County Code by expanding the permissible use of the 911 telephone line surcharge to include the purchase and maintenance of portable event recording devices and vehicular event recording devices in accordance with 2017 NV Senate Bill 176; by clarifying the powers and duties of the 911 emergency response advisory committee; by adding related definitions; and by amending the advisory committee membership and terms of appointment. |
| 1799 | 1786 | 1602 Download |
Nov 24, 2017 | An ordinance adding electric vehicle charging stations to unlawful parking in designated zones; adding a provision for citation and fines for unlawful parking in an electric vehicle parking charging zone; and deleting reference to Pringle Way as property owned or controlled by Washoe County. |
| 1802 | 1791 | 1605 Download |
Dec 29, 2017 | An ordinance approving an Amended and Restated Development Agreement (Reno Technology Park; Sparks Energy Park) originally approved in January 2012 (Development Agreement Case Number DA11-001, ordinance number 1476), and first amended in July 2012 (First Amendment to Development Agreement, ordinance number 1495), which amendment permits the construction and operation of a certain Technology Park. |
| 1805 | 1792 | 1608 Download |
Jan 19, 2018 | Approves a Development Agreement regarding Tentative Subdivision Case Number TM14-001 (Pebble Creek Estates) which approved development of an 83-lot, single-family residential subdivision. Lots range in size from 35,025 to 53,072 square feet. This agreement extends the deadline for filing the first in a series of final subdivision maps from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2020. |
| 1806 | 1794 | 1609 Download |
Apr 01, 2018 | An ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 55 by modifying provisions related to exotic animal permits; and by adding and revising various definitions. |
| 1807 | 1793 | 1610 Download |
Apr 01, 2018 | An ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 55 by vacating the animal control board; and by amending provisions related to a variance permit to keep more than three dogs and/or seven cats over four months of age within a congested area of Washoe County. |
| 1808 | 1795 | 1611 Download |
Mar 23, 2018 | An ordinance amending the Washoe County Code at Chapter 5 (Administration and Personnel) by repealing provi9sions relating to family and medical leave at 5.270. |
| 1809 | 1796 | 1612 Download |
Apr 01, 2018 | An ordinance establishing a new fee for the recording of certain papers with the county recorder. |
| 1810 | 1799 | 1613 Download |
Apr 06, 2018 | Approves the cancellation of a series of development agreements associated with various ordinances that extended the deadlines for filing final maps in connection with tentative subdivision map case number TM05-016 (Harris Ranch Subdivision). The agreements are no longer needed and are proposed for cancellation by the developers of the applicable property because the tentative map or maps to which they correspond have since been superseded by a new tentative map or maps. |
| 1811 | 1797 | 1614 Download |
Apr 06, 2018 | Amends Chapter 65 of the Washoe County Code by modifying the permissible maximum 911 telephone line surcharge, by clarifying that the permissible use of the 911 telephone line surcharge includes the purchase and maintenance of portable event recording devices and vehicular event recording devices; and by specifying that the unencumbered fund balance shall not exceed $5,000,000 at the end of any fiscal year. |
| 1827 | 1802 | 1616 Download |
Apr 20, 2018 | Amends the Washoe County Code at Chapter 25 (Business License Ordinance), Chapter 53 (Miscellaneous Crimes), and Chapter 110 (Development Code) to provide for limited exemption of certain acts from criminal prosecution and for the licensing and land use authorization required to operate marijuana establishments. |
| 1828 | 1803 | 1617 Download |
Apr 20, 2018 | An ordinance amending the Liquor and Gaming License Ordinance to add definitions and create requirements of taverns or tavern-restaurants operating slot machines through a restricted or limited gaming license, together with other matters properly related thereto. |
| 1831 | 1798 | 1615 Download |
Apr 06, 2018 | Amends sections of Washoe County's Requirements and Schedule of Rates and Charges and Pretreatment Program for Sanitary Sewer Service Ordinance No. 1536 by revising the sanitary sewer connection privilege fees within the Spanish Springs service area. |
| 1832 | 1806 | 1620 Download |
Jun 29, 2018 | An ordinance amending the boundaries of Washoe County, Nevada District No. 24 (Groundwater Remediation). |
| 1833 | 1807 | 1621 Download |
Jun 29, 2018 | An ordinance levying a fee in Washoe County, Nevada District No. 24 (Groundwater Remediation), ratifying action taken by County officers, and providing other matters related thereto. |
| 1834 | 1808 | 1622 Download |
Sep 07, 2018 | Ordinance adopting Supplement 14 |
| 1838 | 1812 | 1626 Download |
Dec 07, 2018 | Ordinance authorizing issuance of Washoe County Highway Revenue (Fuel Tax) Refunding Bonds, Series 2018 |
| 1839 | 1813 | 1627 Download |
Jul 01, 2019 | An Ordinance amending the Washoe County Code Chapter 100 Buildings and Construction adopting 13 International and Uniform Codes |
| 1840 | 1815 | 1628 Download |
Jun 07, 2019 | An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 repealing and modifying sections regarding travel, transportation, and other expenses. |
| 1841 | 1814 | 1629 Download |
Jan 18, 2019 | An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 repealing and/or modifying sections about different programs and departments |
| 1843 | 1819 | 1631 Download |
Mar 22, 2019 | An ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Washoe County, Nevada, General Obligation refunding bonds, series 2019 |
| 1844 | 1818 | 1632 Download |
Apr 05, 2019 | An ordinance establishing the Washoe County Affordable Trust Fund |
| 1846 | 1821 | 1634 Download |
May 03, 2019 | An ordinance extending the deadline for filing the next final map for Sun Mesa Tentative Map TM04-001 to April 28, 2020. |
| 1847 | 1822 | 1635 Download |
Jun 07, 2019 | An ordinance approving a Development Agreement required by the WSSP to utilize the land designation specified on the WSSP for Palomino Ranch Estates |
| 1848 | 1825 | 1636 Download |
Jun 21, 2019 | Ordinance authorizing the issuance of RSCVA refunding bonds, Series 2019A and 2019B, not to exceed $70,000,000. |
| 1849 | 1823 | 1637 Download |
Jun 21, 2019 | Ordinance changing the boundaries of District 24 |
| 1850 | 1824 | 1638 Download |
Jun 21, 2019 | Ordinance imposing a fee on parcels located within District 24 |
| 1853 | 1828 | 1641 Download |
Jul 19, 2019 | Ordinance authorizing the issuance of $11,650,000 of Washoe County GO refunding bonds, Series 2019B |
| 1855 | 1830 | 1643 Download |
Nov 01, 2019 | expands permissible use of 911 fees to include purchase and maintenance of portable event recording devices, et al |
| 1856 | 1831 | 1644 Download |
Dec 01, 2019 | amends the Regional Road Impact Fee General Administrative Manual and Capital Improvement Plan |
| 1857 | 1832 | 1645 Download |
Nov 29, 2019 | authorizes issuance of Highway Revenue (Fuel Tax) Refunding Bonds; Series 2019 or Series 2020 |
| 1860 | 1836 | 1649 Download |
May 08, 2020 | approves agreement for DA08-03 extending the deadline for filing the next in a series of final maps (Sierra Reflections) |
| 1861 | 1838 | 1650 Download |
Jun 01, 2020 | repeals Chapter 60 and enacts a new Chapter 60 containing provisions of the 2018 International Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface Codes |
| 1862 | 1837 | 1647 Download |
May 21, 2020 | authorizes issuance of General Obligation Sewer Bonds Series 2020 in the maximum amount of $27,000,000 |
| 1863 | 1843 | 1653 Download |
Jul 03, 2020 | authorizes issuance of GO Nevada Shared Radio System bonds |
| 1864 | 1840 | 1651 Download |
Jun 26, 2020 | changes the boundaries of District 24 |
| 1865 | 1841 | 1652 Download |
Jun 26, 2020 | imposes a fee on the parcels of land in Washoe County, Nevada District 24 |
| 1866 | 1844 | 1654 Download |
Jul 24, 2020 | adds definition for non-commissioned deputy and amends provision related to who may issue citations for illegally-parked vehicles |
| 1867 | 1842 | 1655 Download |
Jul 24, 2020 | adopts development agreement with Regal Holdings of Nevada LLC for Highland Village |
| 1868 | 1845 | 1656 Download |
Aug 28, 2020 | approves development agreement between Washoe County and Ridges Development Inc. (Ridges at Hunter Creek) and extends deadline for filing final subdivision maps |
| 1869 | 1847 | 1657 Download |
Oct 23, 2020 | authorizes issuance of $9,800,000 in GO refunding bonds, Series 2020B |
Chapter 110
Supplement 14 does NOT include any ordinances pertaining to Chapter 110 of the County Code (Development Code). The Development Code is maintained by the Washoe County Community Services Department; However, ALL ordinances that are approved by the Board of County Commissioners are viewable and searchable on the Complete Ordinance List page. To view the Development Code you may visit the Community Services Department website at:
https://www.washoecounty.us/csd/planning_and_development/dev-code/index.php