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Council affirms approval of Jay Resort festival grounds amid resident objections
Summary
The Reno City Council unanimously affirmed Planning Commission approval for a 4.5‑acre Jay Resort festival grounds in downtown Reno, allowing larger outdoor events and a limited extension of evening hours on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Reno City Council on April 9 affirmed a unanimous Planning Commission approval for the Jay Resort Festival Grounds, a 4.5‑acre outdoor venue just south of Third Street east of Ralston. Associate Planner Leah Piccati presented the application — proposed as a mixed festival, retail and event plaza — noting the site is zoned for the downtown entertainment district and that planners and public safety staff had vetted traffic, security and noise plans.
Jacobs Entertainment representative Garrett Gordon told council the venue is intended to activate…
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