Washoe County planning staff outline housing-code changes to ease ADUs and 'missing middle' development in Gerlock

Apr 9, 2026

Washoe County planning staff told the Gerlock/Empire CAB that five housing code amendments have been adopted and four are in progress to prioritize housing affordability: ADUs were liberalized, small‑unit and senior density bonuses were created, missing‑middle types were added, and process incentives (administrative review, staff liaison, ADU hub) are being implemented.

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Washoe County planning staff presented a package of changes aimed at increasing housing options and speeding approvals for certain affordable and smaller‑unit projects during the Gerlock/Empire Community Advisory Board meeting.

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