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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Reno public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Keystone Canyon PUD Amendment & Density Increase
The developer of Keystone Canyon wants to add up to 105 more homes in northwest Reno and put housing where shops were planned. It's one of the bigger housing decisions coming before the city, and it will eventually go to the City Council.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Setback Deviations
A property owner is requesting a setback reduction from 30 to 15 feet to build an accessory dwelling unit for aging parents while saving mature trees.
Original Reno Exposition Arch Historic Designation
Commissioners discussed initial plans for celebrating the 100th anniversary of the original Reno Arch.
Rilite Aggregate Pit Master Plan Amendment and Annexation
Wood Rodgers presented proposals to annex approximately 249 acres of the existing Rilite Aggregate Pit and rezone the property for future single-family residential development and open space once mining concludes.
Ladera Properties Annexation and Master Plan Amendment
A developer is seeking to annex over 116 acres and rezone roughly 161 acres near South Virginia Street to make way for mixed-use commercial, open space, and industrial uses. The Ward 6 board reviewed the presentation to understand how the project fits into the area's future growth.
One Mica Place Residential Subdivision & Zone Change
Developers are proposing a 74-lot residential subdivision featuring attached townhomes and detached single-family homes on Moraine Way, requiring a zoning map amendment and hillside development permits. Board members discussed traffic, parking, and grading impacts.
Updates to Redevelopment Participation Programs and Processes
Belvedere Towers residents say the alley behind their property is crumbling and the city won't schedule real repairs. They also worry Jacobs Entertainment's Bonanza Inn demolition could bring noise, dust — and a push to abandon part of the alley they depend on for garbage truck access.
Lakeridge Resort Specific Plan District Rezoning
The council finalized a zoning change to allow a resort development at Lakeridge, adding requirements for solar-ready parking and a golf course deed restriction.
Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission Appointments
The commission debated and voted on recommendations for two open seats on the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission, sparking a discussion over board procedures and tenure.