Technical Map Review

Status

To check the status of a Technical Map Review in progress, please send an email to engineering@washoecounty.gov with "Technical Map Review Status Request" in the subject line.

Recorded Maps

Once a map has completed the technical map review process, visit the Washoe County Recorder's website to search for recorded maps. Additionally, the links in the navigation bar on this page can be used if the map number is known. For assistance locating a map, please send a request to engineering@washoecounty.gov.

Submittals

All City of Reno, City of Sparks and Washoe County maps submitted for Technical Map Review should be directed specifically to the Survey team within the Engineering Division with exact payment. When dropping materials off to the reception area, please specify "for Technical Map Review." If payment is to be by credit card, please send an email to engineering@washoecounty.gov with Technical Map Review in the subject line and note credit card payment is requested.

Reversion to Acreage Maps

Reversion to Acreage maps should be submitted directly to the Survey Department. A paper application is no longer required for technical review of these maps. An editable digital (CAD) version of the map and 4 paper copies are required for properties within unincorporated Washoe County only. Contact the cities of Reno or Sparks for any questions regarding requirements within those jurisdictions.

Revisions

Once submitted for review:

Revisions to maps requested by the governing jurisdiction (Reno, Sparks, Washoe County) will require a new digital file and paper copy of the map showing those changes be submitted.
Revisions requested by a surveyor’s client will require a new digital file and paper copy reflecting those changes be submitted, and a new technical map review fee will be assessed.
If a map has been submitted on permanent media (mylar) for recordation and, after final review, requires that a sheet or sheets be corrected and replaced, a new technical map review fee will be assessed. (Note: if the surveyor elects to manually edit the mylar at the counter, this fee will be waived.)
For more information on Subdivision Revision or Condo Subdivision Revision tract maps, see appropriate headings under "Fees."

Fees

Fees associated with Technical Map Review are per Interlocal Agreement between City of Reno, City of Sparks, and Washoe County per Document No. 2233806 recorded on July 22, 1998.

On October 31, 2016, the Regional Technology Fee (RTF), approved on June 28, 2016 by The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners, went into effect. This fee is an additional 4%. For your convenience, we can accept a check, credit card, or exact cash. Submittals cannot be accepted without exact fees.

For more information regarding the RTF, please see the information sheet for Regional Technology Fee.

Subdivisions

$378 per subdivision plus $26 per chargeable unit + 4% RTF.
All individual parcels are considered chargeable units, except for dedicated roadways. Examples of chargeable units includes common area parcels, remainder parcels, open space parcels, parcels offered for utility dedication, etc.
Private streets are considered parcels and included as chargeable units. Roadways being offered for dedication are not considered parcels and are not to be included in the chargeable unit count.
Example: 150 lots, 4 common areas, 2 remainder/other parcels and 1 private street: 157 total chargeable units. $378 + ($26 X 157) + 4% RTF = $4,638.40.
Revisions: if a subdivision is resubmitted with revisions other than those requested by the governing jurisdiction (Reno, Sparks, Washoe County,) a fee of $378 plus $53 per changed lot will be assessed, and a new digital file and paper copy reflecting those changes must be submitted. The fee is not to exceed the original technical map check fee.

Condominium Subdivisions

Fees are calculated the same as Subdivisions.
Private streets are considered parcels and included as chargeable units. Roadways being offered for dedication are not considered parcels and are not to be included in the chargeable unit count.
Limited Common Elements are not to be included in the chargeable unit count.
Revisions: if a subdivision is resubmitted with revisions other than those requested by the governing jurisdiction (Reno, Sparks, Washoe County,) a fee of $378 plus $53 per changed lot will be assessed, and a new digital file and paper copy reflecting those changes must be submitted. The fee is not to exceed the original technical map check fee.

All Other Maps

Parcel Maps, Land Maps, Records of Survey for Boundary Line Adjustment, Reversions to Acreage, Dedication Maps, and Amended Maps all have a fee of $299 + 4% RTF = $310.96.
Certificates of Amendment - please contact us. The fee depends on the jurisdiction.