Planning commission backs Lemon Drive rezoning and special-use permit despite evacuation concerns

Sep 2, 2026

The commission voted to recommend a master plan amendment and regulatory zone change for three parcels on Lemon Drive and approved a special-use permit allowing three existing homes to remain, while some commissioners urged further emergency-services review.

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The Washoe County Planning Commission on Sept. 1 voted to recommend a master plan amendment (WMPA2600003) and a regulatory zone amendment (WRZA260004) to change three parcels north of Lehi Drive from suburban residential to commercial and neighborhood commercial, and approved a special-use permit (WSUP260013) to allow three existing residences to remain until future commercial development.

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