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Affordable Housing and Commercial Exemption Ordinances

The county is considering zoning code changes that would allow multi-family housing projects in areas like the Gardnerville Ranchos and Indian Hills to bypass commercial floor area requirements if they provide dedicated affordable housing. This aims to tackle workforce housing shortages without adding to empty commercial storefronts, though local town boards preferred keeping commercial mandates.

4 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026

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Title 20 Land Use and Zoning Code Update

Community Development presented land use and zoning around the airport, discussing potential deed disclosures to inform property buyers about aircraft noise and operations.

18 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026