Summary
A developer wants to cut the required 15-foot side setback in half for an apartment project on University Terrace so fire truck ladders can reach the upper floor. Neighbors near Hillside Cemetery wanted to make sure the cemetery's dirt road stays untouched — the developer says it will.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
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Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private investment in a new residential infill project.
The developer gains design flexibility while meeting fire code requirements for the new apartment building.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission Meeting - Jul 1, 2026
A developer is building a 7-unit apartment complex near the University of Nevada, Reno, taking advantage of setback exemptions to fit the awkward, narrow lot.
Ward 1 NAB Regular Meeting - Apr 13, 2026
A developer wants to cut the required 15-foot side setback in half for an apartment project on University Terrace so fire truck ladders can reach the upper floor. Neighbors near Hillside Cemetery wanted to make sure the cemetery's dirt road stays untouched — the developer says it will.
Related development
Starfield ONE Major Deviation
The reduced setback lets the apartment building meet fire code; the project won't touch the Hillside Cemetery access road.
942 Ralston Street Major Deviation
Allows an existing multi-home lot to be legally divided into independent parcels, encouraging granular urban infill.
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