Washoe County adopts updated special events rules setting 2,000‑attendee threshold, 75 dB limit

Jan 29, 2026

The Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission approved an update to its special event policy clarifying permit thresholds, timelines and neighborhood notification, and formalizing a 75‑decibel amplified sound limit and insurance/fee-waiver processes.

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The Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission on Jan. 28 approved an updated special events policy intended to clarify when events must appear before the commission and to standardize permitting and enforcement.

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