Washoe County is Seeking Public Input on Proposed Development Code Amendments

To possibly update and add new requirements regarding fencing

To possibly update and add new requirements regarding fencing in Article 406 – Building Placement Standards, Section 406.50, Fences, Walls or Perimeter Planting;

And

To possibly remove Article 434 - Regional Development Standards within Cooperative Planning Areas and all of Washoe County AND Article 822, Provisions for Amendments to Local Master Plans and Zone Changes in Areas Subject to Cooperative Planning Under the Regional Plan Settlement Agreement

And 

To possibly amend Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) within Article 505, to allow the construction and operation of Electronic Message Displays, which display only the current price of fuel, and no other information is able to be changed electronically, subject to the approval of an Administrative Review in accordance with WCC Section 110.809.

Who:             Community Services Department; Planning and Building Division

What:           Public Workshop about proposed amendments to Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code):

1. Article 406 – Building Placement Standards, Section 406.50, Fences, Walls or Perimeter Planting;
2. Article 434 Regional Development Standards within Cooperative Planning Areas and all of Washoe County and Article 822, Provisions for Amendments to Local Master Plans and Zone Changes in Areas Subject to Cooperative Planning Under the Regional Plan Settlement Agreement; and
3. Article 505, to allow the construction and operation of Electronic Message Displays

When:          Wednesday, September 2, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Where:         This meeting will be held through Zoom and see the following information:

                       
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The Washoe County Community Services Department’s Planning and Building Division is hosting a public workshop regarding proposed amendments to Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) relating to:
 
1.            Article 406 – Building Placement Standards, to update Section 406.50, Fences, Walls or Perimeter Planting., adding fencing standards for internal lots, fencing for emergency access easements or cul-de-sacs and specialty fencing.  Click HERE to access the Draft Ordinance, staff contact: Washoe County Planner Julee Olander, 775.328.3627 or jolander@washoecounty.us  and;
 
2.            Article 434 – Regional Development Standards within Cooperative Planning Areas and all of Washoe County, AND Article 822, Provisions for Amendments to Local Master Plans and Zone Changes in Areas Subject to Cooperative Planning Under the Regional Plan Settlement Agreement and to remove all sections within Article 434 and 822.  Click HERE to access the Draft Ordinance, staff contact: Washoe County Planner Julee Olander, 775.328.3627 or jolander@washoecounty.us  and;
 
3.            Article 505, to allow the construction and operation of Electronic Message Displays. Click HERE to access the Draft Ordinance, staff contact: Washoe County Senior Planner Roger Pelham, 775.328.3622 or rpelham@washoecounty.us
 
Washoe County staff will be available to discuss the proposed amendments from 5:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. Following public input, the amendments will be discussed by the Washoe County Planning Commission. The public hearing is tentatively scheduled for the October 6, 2020 Planning Commission meeting starting at 6:30 p.m.