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Planning commission approves Sierra Vista setback amendment to allow 10-foot front-yard building setbacks
Summary
The Washoe County Planning Commission approved an amendment to the tentative subdivision map for Sierra Vista (WTM 18-0001), reducing the front-yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for homes while maintaining a 20-foot garage setback; staff recommended approval and the motion passed unanimously.
The Washoe County Planning Commission unanimously approved an amendment of conditions for the Sierra Vista tentative subdivision map to reduce the front-yard setback for homes from 20 feet to 10 feet while retaining a 20-foot setback to garages.
Senior Planner Chris Bronsick explained that the amendment (WAC25-0006 amending WTM18-0001) would allow house-forward designs that diversify the streetscape and increase buildable area on remaining lots. "All they're doing with this amendment of conditions is they're changing that front yard setback and keeping a garage setback," Bronsick…
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