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The purpose of the Parks Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners. Examples of items that come before the Board include District and Park Master Plans; schedule of priorities for acquisition and development of park property; purchase, lease or exchange of lands for recreation or park purposes; and rates and charges for services and facility use.
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Membership
This position is for a partial term beginning on the date of appointment and ending on November 4, 2027. Thereafter, the member may seek an additional consecutive term.
Find out which district you are in here.
Time Commitment
The Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 1:30 p.m. (January, March, May, July, September, November). Members receive no compensation.
Apply
Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Manager’s Office.
Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Manager’s Office: 1001 E. 9th Street, Suite A201 Reno, NV 89512 or via email at washoe311@washoecounty.gov.
Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025. For any additional questions/concerns, please contact Brandon Roman via email: broman@washoecounty.gov or by dialing: (775) 328-3606.
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Click here for more information about Open Space and Parks Commission.
Membership
This position is for a partial term beginning on the date of appointment and ending on November 4, 2027. Thereafter, the member may seek an additional consecutive term.
Find out which district you are in here.
Time Commitment
The Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 1:30 p.m. (January, March, May, July, September, November). Members receive no compensation.
Apply
Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Manager’s Office.
Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Manager’s Office: 1001 E. 9th Street, Suite A201 Reno, NV 89512 or via email at washoe311@washoecounty.gov.
Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025. For any additional questions/concerns, please contact Brandon Roman via email: broman@washoecounty.gov or by dialing: (775) 328-3606.
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The purpose of the Board of Adjustment (BOA) is to hear and decide on applications for land use issues (e.g., special use permits, variances, administrative permits, and certain types of appeals).
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Membership
This position is for a 4-year term beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2029. Applicants must live within Commission District 4 of unincorporated Washoe County. Applicants must also be registered voters (this requirement may be waived by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners).
Unincorporated District 4 generally includes Sparks, Spanish Springs, Hidden Valley, and portions of the East Truckee Canyon area.
Find out which district you are in here.
Time Commitment
The Board meets the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Washoe County Commission Chambers. Meetings average 3 to 4 hours in duration. Special meetings may be called by the Chair.
Each member of the BOA is compensated $80.00 per meeting attended.
Apply
Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Community Services Department. Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Community Services Department: 1001 E. 9th Street, Building A, Second Floor, Reno, NV 89512 or via email to Adriana Albarran aalbarran@washoecounty.gov.
Deadline to apply is Monday, April 14 by 5:00 PM. For any additional questions/concerns, please contact Adriana Albarran at the email address provided or by dialing 775-328-2721.
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Click here for more information about the Board of Adjustment.
Membership
This position is for a 4-year term beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2029. Applicants must live within Commission District 4 of unincorporated Washoe County. Applicants must also be registered voters (this requirement may be waived by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners).
Unincorporated District 4 generally includes Sparks, Spanish Springs, Hidden Valley, and portions of the East Truckee Canyon area.
Find out which district you are in here.
Time Commitment
The Board meets the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Washoe County Commission Chambers. Meetings average 3 to 4 hours in duration. Special meetings may be called by the Chair.
Each member of the BOA is compensated $80.00 per meeting attended.
Apply
Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Community Services Department. Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Community Services Department: 1001 E. 9th Street, Building A, Second Floor, Reno, NV 89512 or via email to Adriana Albarran aalbarran@washoecounty.gov.
Deadline to apply is Monday, April 14 by 5:00 PM. For any additional questions/concerns, please contact Adriana Albarran at the email address provided or by dialing 775-328-2721.
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The Planning Commission hears and decides on applications for abandonments, certain special use permits, and subdivisions; the Commission also makes recommendations concerning the County’s Master Plan, regulatory zone changes, and development code amendments which regulate land use in Washoe County.
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Membership
This position is for a four-year term beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2029. Applicants must live within Commission District 4 of unincorporated Washoe County and be a registered voter (this requirement may be waived by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners).
Unincorporated District 4 generally includes portions of Sparks, Spanish Springs, Hidden Valley, and East Truckee Canyon areas.
What district am I in? Find out here.
Time Commitment
The Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Washoe County Commission Chambers. Meetings average 2 to 3 hours in duration. Special meetings may be called by the Chair.
Each member of the Planning Commission is compensated $80.00 per meeting attended.
Apply
Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Community Services Department. Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Community Services Department: 1001 E. 9th Street, Building A, Second Floor, Reno, NV 89512 or via email to Brandon Roman at broman@washoecounty.gov.
Deadline to apply is April 14, 2025 by 5:00 PM. For any additional questions/concerns, please contact Brandon Roman at the email address provided or by dialing 775-328-3606.
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Click here for more information about the Planning Commission.
Membership
This position is for a four-year term beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2029. Applicants must live within Commission District 4 of unincorporated Washoe County and be a registered voter (this requirement may be waived by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners).
Unincorporated District 4 generally includes portions of Sparks, Spanish Springs, Hidden Valley, and East Truckee Canyon areas.
What district am I in? Find out here.
Time Commitment
The Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Washoe County Commission Chambers. Meetings average 2 to 3 hours in duration. Special meetings may be called by the Chair.
Each member of the Planning Commission is compensated $80.00 per meeting attended.
Apply
Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Community Services Department. Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Community Services Department: 1001 E. 9th Street, Building A, Second Floor, Reno, NV 89512 or via email to Brandon Roman at broman@washoecounty.gov.
Deadline to apply is April 14, 2025 by 5:00 PM. For any additional questions/concerns, please contact Brandon Roman at the email address provided or by dialing 775-328-3606.
APPLY ONLINE