§ 18.08.302. Special Purpose Base Zoning Districts.

(a)

PUD Planned Unit Development Special Purpose District. The following standards shall apply to all development in a PUD District:

(1)

Permitted uses. A planned unit development may include any uses permitted in any zone classification provided that any combination of uses is planned in a manner compatible to each and to the surrounding environment subject to the approval of the city council.

(2)

Minimum development size. A planned unit development shall contain a minimum of ten contiguous acres of land unless proper justification for a smaller size is made to the satisfaction of the administrator.

(3)

Site and building intensity standards. PUD's must be located within the city limits. Lot size, lot coverage, street width, height and distance between buildings shall meet health, safety and welfare requirements and reflect good planning practices subject to the approval of the city council.

(4)

Engineering design and improvement standards.  

a.

Unless otherwise specified, all requirements and standards pertaining to sewage, landscaping, and road profiles shall be as provided in Chapters 18.10, 18.12, and 18.14.

b.

All requirements and standards pertaining to streets, drainage, alleys, sidewalks, curb and gutters, driveways and curb cuts, water and fire hydrants, underground utility services, water supply ditches, erosion control and street lighting shall be as approved by the city council.

(5)

Common open space.  

a.

Amount. A planned unit development including residential development shall provide common open space developed with recreational amenities. The landowners may apply for an exemption from the City of Reno's Residential Construction Tax Program with the amount of the exemption to be based on the merits of the plan and as approved by the city council.

b.

Common open space—Management. A planned unit development which includes common open space shall be subject to the requirements and regulations pertaining to organization for ownership and maintenance and procedures for enforcing payments of assessments for the maintenance of common open space as provided in NRS 278A.130 to 278A.160, inclusive.

(6)

Composition of final plan. The graphic and textual elements together compose the final plan.

(b)

UT Unincorporated Transition Zoning Districts.  

(1)

Applicability. These standards and regulations apply to all properties zoned UT5, UT10 and UT40.

(2)

District-specific use and development standards.  

a.

Permitted uses. The following uses shown in Table 18.08-10 are permitted as principal uses in the UT Zoning Districts, subject to the level of review and permit requirements shown:

 

TABLE 18.08-10: TABLE OF PERMITTED USES FOR UNINCORPORATED TRANSITION ZONING DISTRICTS
A = Allowed SUP = Special Use Permit SPR = Site Plan Review Required "—" or not listed = Not permitted
	UT10	UT5	UT40
RESIDENTIAL USES
Attached accessory dwelling	A	A	—
Detached accessory dwelling	SUP	SUP	SUP
Detached accessory structure	A	A	A
Single-family, detached	A	A	A
Mobile home parks	SUP	SUP	SUP
Residential group homes	A	A	—
Child care, in home (1—6 children)	A	A	—
Child care, in home (7—12 children)	SUP	SUP	SPR
CIVIC/PUBLIC/COMMUNITY SERVICE USES
Child care center	SUP	SUP	SUP
Cultural and library services	SUP	SUP	A
Education	SPR	SPR	SPR
Group care	SUP	SUP	SUP
Utility services	SUP	SUP	SUP
Major public facilities	—	—	SUP
Nature center	—	—	SUP
Active recreation	SUP	SUP	SUP
Passive recreation	A	A	A
Religious assembly	SUP	SUP	SUP
Safety services	SUP	SUP	SUP
COMMERCIAL USES
Commercial kennels	SUP	SUP	SUP
Commercial stables	SPR	SPR	SPR
Pet cemeteries	SPR	SPR	SPR
Veterinary services, agricultural	SPR	SPR	SPR
Outdoor sports and recreation	SUP	SUP	SUP
Outdoor sports club	SUP	—	SUP
Commercial antennas	SUP	SUP	SUP
Cemeteries	SPR	SPR	SPR
Gasoline sales and gas stations	—	—	SUP
Heliport	—	—	SUP
Helistop	SUP	—	SUP
Bed and breakfast inns	SUP	SUP	SUP
Wholesale	SUP	SUP	SUP
INDUSTRIAL USES
Remote collection facility	SUP	SUP	—
Aggregate facilities—Permanent	SUP	—	SUP
Custom manufacturing	SUP	SUP	SUP
Energy production	SUP	SUP	SUP
High technology industry	—	—	SUP
AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE EXTRACTION USES
Mining operations	SUP	—	SUP
Agricultural processing	—	—	SUP
Agricultural sales	SUP	—	SUP
Animal production	A	A	A
Animal slaughtering, agricultural	A	A	A
Crop production	A	A	A
Forest products	SUP	SUP	SPR
Game farms	SUP	SUP	SUP
Produce sales	SUP	SUP	SUP

 

b.

District-specific development standards.  

1.

Bulk and dimensional standards. Table 18.08-11 below states the specific bulk and development standards applicable in the UT Districts. In case of any conflict with the general development standards stated in this title, these district-specific standards shall prevail.

 

TABLE 18.08-11: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE UT ZONING DISTRICTS
DEVELOPMENT STANDARD:	UT10	UT5	UT40
Dwelling unit per acre (du/ac)	0.1	0.2	0.025
Minimum lot area (acres)	8 ac	4 ac	40 ac
Minimum lot width (feet)	250	200	660
Front yard (feet)	30	30	30
Side yards (feet)	50	15	50
Rear yard (feet)	30	30	30
Building height	35	35	35

 

(3)

Definitions of UT District permitted uses. In addition to the definitions of words, terms, and phrases in Chapter 18.24 of this title, the following definitions shall supplement Chapter 18.24 and shall apply in the UT Districts only. In case of conflict between a definition specific to the UT Districts stated in this subsection and a definition stated in Chapter 18.24, the definition stated in this subsection shall apply in the context of interpreting permitted uses in the UT Districts.

a.

Aggregate facilities. Aggregate facilities use type refers to the extraction and processing of sand, gravel and rock from the ground. Typical uses include sand and gravel pits and ancillary uses such as concrete and asphalt batch plants.

b.

Animal slaughtering agricultural. Agricultural animal slaughtering use type refers to the slaughtering of animals to be used in making meat products on the same premises.

c.

Bed and breakfast inns. Bed and breakfast inns refer to single-family dwellings with guest rooms (no cooking facilities in guest rooms) where, for compensation, meals and lodging are provided.

d.

Commercial campground facilities/RV park. Commercial campground facilities/RV park refers to areas and services for two or more campsites, accommodating camping vehicles and tents, which are used by the general public as temporary living quarters for recreational purposes. Typical uses include recreational vehicle campgrounds.

e.

Commercial kennels. Commercial kennels refer to kennel services for dogs, cats and similar animals. Typical uses include commercial animal breeding with four or more animals (dogs), boarding kennels, pet motels, or dog training centers. Commercial kennels require a parcel size minimum of two and one-half acres regardless of the regulatory zone within which it is located.

f.

Commercial stables. Commercial stables refer to boarding or raising of three or more horses, but excludes horses used primarily for agricultural operations which are classified under animal production. Typical uses include commercial stables, riding clubs and riding instruction facilities.

g.

Custom manufacturing. Custom manufacturing use type refers to the on-site production of goods by hand manufacturing or artistic endeavor which involves only the use of hand tools or domestic mechanical equipment and the incidental sale of these goods directly to consumers. Typical uses include ceramic studios, custom cabinet making, candle making shops and custom jewelry manufacturers.

h.

Group care. Group care uses type refers to care services provided in facilities which accommodate 11 or more persons who are not defined as a family; excluding caregivers and their family, transitional living facilities for recovering alcohol and drug abusers, and those uses classified under hospital services. Typical uses include intermediate care facilities or senior citizens board and care homes.

i.

Helistop. Helistop refers to areas on a roof or on the ground used by helicopters or steep-gradient aircraft for the purpose of picking up or discharging passengers or cargo, but not including fueling service, maintenance or overhaul.

j.

High technology industry. High technology industry use type refers to the research, development and controlled production of high-technology electronic, industrial or scientific products. Typical uses include biotechnology firms and computer component manufacturers.

k.

Major public facilities. Major public facilities use type refers to public facilities that provide a significant service and have a substantial impact on the community. Typical uses are sanitary landfills, airports, and detention and correction facilities.

l.

Produce sales. Produce sales use type refers to the on-site sale of farm produce and/or shell eggs from property owned, rented or leased by the farmers who grow or produce all or part of the farm produce or shell eggs offered for sale. Only products grown or produced on-site may be sold. Typical uses include reverse vending machines.

m.

Residential group homes. Residential group home use type refers to the occupancy of a single-family dwelling by and the care for a group of persons on a weekly or longer basis who are not defined as a family. The number of persons who reside in a residential group home excludes any caregivers and their family who also reside in a single-family residence. This term includes specifically residential facilities for groups that consist of ten or fewer persons, excluding caregivers and their family, homes for individual residential care, and transitional living facilities for recovering alcohol and drug abusers as defined in Nevada Revised Statues.

n.

Safety services. Safety services use type refers to public safety and emergency services, including police and fire protection services, and emergency medical and ambulance services.

o.

Utility services. Utility services use type refers to the provision of electricity, water or other liquids, or gas, through wires, pipes or ditches through utility services involving major structures that have flexibility in location. Typical uses include natural gas transmission lines and substations, petroleum pipelines, and irrigation water ditches.

p.

Veterinary services, agricultural. Veterinary services, agricultural refers to veterinary services specializing in the care and treatment of large animals. Veterinary services, agricultural requires a parcel size minimum of two and one-half acres regardless of the regulatory zone within which it is located. Typical uses include veterinary offices for livestock.

(c)

Reserved.  

(Ord. No. 5431, § 2, 2-25-03; Ord. No. 5474, § 1, 7-16-03; Ord. No. 5729, §§ 7, 8, 9-14-05; Ord. No. 5821, § 1, 4-5-06; Ord. No. 5924, § 3, 5-9-07; Ord. No. 5957, § 2, 7-11-07; Ord. No. 6054, § 2, 9-10-08; Ord. No. 6118, § 3, 9-9-09; Ord. No. 6171, § 13, 1-19-11; Ord. No. 6285, § 3, 3-13-13; Ord. No. 6324, § 5, 4-16-14)