Summary
The draft update to the city's tree code heads to City Council for public review before returning to the commission for final sign-off. A second portion covering private trees is still to come.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Requiring ISA certified professionals for all tree work could raise costs for tree work in the city.
Clearer rules could help homeowners and developers know their responsibilities for street trees.
Delays leave current tree protections unenforced in the interim.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Urban Forestry Commission Regular Meeting - Aug 19, 2026
The city is updating its rules for managing trees, shrubs, and noxious weeds on public and private property. These changes affect property owners, tree maintenance standards, and herbicide usage across Reno.
Ward 2 NAB Regular Meeting - Jul 21, 2026
City officials are working on updated tree management regulations and public workshops to address Reno's status as a rapidly warming city and increase the urban tree canopy.
Urban Forestry Commission Regular Meeting - Mar 18, 2026
The commission's tree code update has been stuck for seven months without reaching city council. The liaison wants the chair to write a letter pushing leadership to schedule a public hearing; a workshop is set for April with a council hearing hoped for in June.
Urban Forestry Commission Meeting - Feb 18, 2026
The city is revising its urban forestry code. Draft updates will go to department directors for feedback before any public outreach, and a council memo is on the way.
Urban Forestry Commission Regular Meeting - Jan 21, 2026
The draft update to the city's tree code heads to City Council for public review before returning to the commission for final sign-off. A second portion covering private trees is still to come.
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