Welcome to the Planning Program, part of the Planning & Building Division

The Planning and Building Division guides the creation of livable and sustainable communities in unincorporated Washoe County.  The Division prepares and implements the County's Master Plan, to include distinct plans for the varied communities within the County.  The Master Plan is implemented through regulatory zoning, the review of development applications, instituting and enforcing land use, business licensing, and nuisance codes.  The Division is also responsible for providing key support to the Regional Emergency Operations Center (REOC) and offers Pre-development Meetings.


Announcements

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Washoe County is re-envisioning the County’s approach to growth. EnvisionWashoe2040 is a community driven process aimed at updating the County’s Master Plan and Development Code to focus on the goals, policies, codes, and programs needed for our diverse and dynamic community to thrive in the next ten to twenty years.

Visit EnvisionWashoe2040 to explore, follow, and engage with the Washoe County Master Plan update.


Office Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  
Phone: 775.328.6100  Fax: 775.328.6133           
Email: planning@washoecounty.gov
Mailing Address:
1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV 89512
  Physical Address: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV  89512
             Building A, Second Floor