Master Plan Implementation
In 2023, Washoe County adopted Envision Washoe 2040 (EV2040), a master plan built through years of public outreach to guide the growth and development of the community for the next 20 years. Chapter 3 of Envision Washoe 2040 lays out a plan for implementation of the master plan. This page will serve as the hub for tracking master plan implementation. See updates below on past, current, and future implementation actions.
Engagement Opportunities
This section contains opportunities to learn about and participate in the implementation of Envision Washoe 2040. Any upcoming meetings or other ways to engage are listed below. To be notified about engagement opportunities, sign up for email alerts for your district.
- October 7, 2025 – Planning Commission Public Hearing – Senior Housing Development Code Amendments (WDCA25-0009)
Ongoing/Upcoming Implementation Actions
Check here for ongoing and upcoming master plan implementation actions. For information about these projects that cannot be found below, please email planning@washoecounty.gov or call the listed contact.
| Project Name | Summary | Related EV2040 Policies/Actions | Start Date | Current Status | Contact(s) |
| Mixed-Use Development | A set of development code amendments to expand opportunities for mixed-use development in commercial zones and to comply with AB 241 by allowing multifamily housing by right in commercial zones. | Population and Housing Policy PH2.1; Land Use Policy LU6.2; Transportation Policy TR1.4 | Fall 2025 | Under Development |
Eric Young 775.328.3613 |
| Affordable Housing Incentives | A set of development code amendments to establish regulatory incentives for deed-restricted affordable housing. | Population and Housing Policy PH2.1& PH3.2; Ongoing/Immediate Action Item to, “Update the Development Code to remove barriers to the provision of affordable and workforce housing…” | Fall 2025 | Under Development |
Eric Young, 775.328.3613 |
| Small Housing and Infill Development | A set of development code amendments to incentivize small housing developments—including mixed housing type developments, cottage courts, and accessory dwelling units—and to facilitate infill development. | Population and Housing Policy PH3.1, PH3.2, PH3.4, & PH3.5; Ongoing/Immediate Action Items to, “Revise the accessory dwelling units section of the Development Code to expand options and reduce regulatory barriers,” and, “Update the Development Code to remove barriers to the provision of affordable and workforce housing…” | Fall 2025 | Upcoming Planning Commission Hearing Date TBD |
Chris Bronczyk 775.328.3612 Kat Oakley 775.328.3628 |
| Senior Housing | A set of development code amendments to create a senior housing use type and incentivize senior housing. | Land Use Policy LU4.6 | 9/1/25 | Upcoming Planning Commission Hearing 10/7/25 |
Kat Oakley 775.328.3628 |
| ADU HUB Site | Create a user-friendly webpage to support accessory dwelling unit development through clear information and pre-approved plans. | Population and Housing Policy PH3.4 | Summer 2025 | HUB Site created; pre-approved plans in progress |
Eric Young 775.328.3613 |
Past Implementation Actions
This section contains a record of completed master plan implementation actions. For information about these projects that cannot be found below, please email planning@washoecounty.gov or call (775) 328-6100.
| Project Name | Summary | Related EV2040 Policies/Actions | Start Date | Completion Date |
| Housing Package 2.5a | A set of development code amendments expanding opportunities for “missing middle” housing (e.g. duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, and cottage courts). | Population and Housing Policies PH2.1, PH3.1, PH3.2, & PH3.4; Ongoing and Immediate Action Items to, “consider removing discretionary permit requirements and expand the types of housing allowed by-right in all zones where appropriate,” and, “update the development code to remove barriers to the provision of affordable and workforce housing…” | June 2024 | 4/8/25 |
| Housing Package 2 | A set of development code amendments to lower barriers to different types of housing in Washoe County, focusing on multifamily. They made modifications to reduce some costs of development while maintaining the regulations that are important to quality of life and housing. | Population and Housing Policies PH2.1, PH3.1, PH3.2, & PH3.4; Adaption and Resiliency Policy 3.3; Transportation Policy TR1.4; Ongoing and Immediate Action Item to, “Update the Development Code to remove barriers to the provision of affordable and workforce housing…” | March 2024 | 7/16/24 |
| Housing Package 1 | A set of development code amendments to lower barriers to accessory dwelling units by reducing discretionary review requirements and increasing consistency between regulations for attached and detached accessory dwelling units. | Population and Housing Policy PH3.4; Ongoing and Immediate Action Item to, “Revise the accessory dwelling units section of the Development Code to expand options and reduce regulatory barriers.” | November 2023 | 3/19/24 |