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Washoe County adopts ordinances to enable employee housing in High Desert and expand small-lot/infill options
Summary
The Board unanimously passed two second‑reading ordinances: one to establish standards for permanent employee housing and allow higher density in the High Desert planning area (Ordinance 17‑52) and another to update small‑lot, cottage court and ADU standards (Ordinance 17‑53).
At their Jan. 13 meeting the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners adopted two development‑code ordinances intended to expand housing options in targeted areas.
Ordinance 17‑52 (second reading) amends development code to establish standards for permanent employee housing in the High Desert planning area and provides a pathway for…
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