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Special use permit requirement for public school facilities

Washoe County

Summary

A proposed change to the county Development Code would require public schools to obtain a Board of Adjustment special use permit before being sited, instead of being allowed outright. Neighbors would get a formal hearing process, while school districts would face added review time and cost.

At a glance

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1
Last 30 days
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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Could add permitting time and costs for future school construction projects countywide.

✅Who benefits

Residents near potential school sites, who would gain formal notice and hearing rights before a school is approved.

⚠️Who could be affected

School districts and school developers, who would face an additional layer of permitting, delay, and expense.

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