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Washoe County Planning Commission
The Washoe County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants from South of the Truckee River to serve as an At-Large on this board.
The Planning Commission hears and decides on applications for abandonments, certain special use permits, and subdivisions; the Commission also makes recommendations concerning the County’s Master Plan, regulatory zone changes, and development code amendments which regulate land use in Washoe County.

Click here for more information about the Planning Commission.

Membership

This position is for a four-year term beginning on July 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2028. Applicants must live within the unincorporated portion of Washoe County-At-Large South of the Truckee River and be a registered voter (this requirement may be waived by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners).

Unincorporated Washoe County south of the Truckee River generally includes all areas of unincorporated Washoe County south of the Truckee River and includes Incline Village and Crystal Bay.

What district am I in? Find out here.

Time Commitment

The Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Washoe County Commission Chambers. Meetings average 2 to 3 hours in duration. Special meetings may be called by the Chair.

Each member of the Planning Commission is compensated $80.00 per meeting attended.

Apply

Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Community Services Department. Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Community Services Department: 1001 E. 9th Street, Building A, Second Floor, Reno, NV 89512 or via email to Kathy Emerson at kemerson@washoecounty.gov.

Deadline to apply is May 13, 2024, 11:59 PM. For any additional questions/concerns, please contact Kathy Emerson at the email address provided or by dialing 775-328-3615.
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