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Reno council advances ordinance to ease zoning and fees for childcare providers
Summary
City of Reno council approved initial reading of an ordinance to reduce zoning barriers for childcare: in‑home and workplace care would avoid costly permits and associated fees, childcare centers would move to a reduced permit; second reading is set for Jan. 14.
The City of Reno has advanced an ordinance intended to make it easier for childcare providers to open and operate in the city.
Grace, senior management analyst in the City of Reno development services planning team, said council approved the ordinance’s initial reading and referred it for a second reading and adoption on Jan. 14. If adopted, the zoning‑code changes would take effect after that vote.
The amendment narrows the city’s permitting burden for several provider types. Grace said the code currently regulates three categories: childcare centers (commercial providers), in‑home childcare (accessory to a residence, typically watching five to 12 children),…
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