Update December 21, 2021
Changes to Title 18 were approved and became effective December 11, 2021. At Council's request, modifications have been made to sections of Title 5 relative to operating hours and conditions (5.07.123(b)(1)), compliance reviews (5.07.123(j)(2)) and prohibited products (5.07.123(c)(2)(b)). A second reading and potential adoption of the proposed ordinance is scheduled to be considered by City Council on Wednesday, January 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at Reno City Hall; 1 East 1st Street.
Update October 26, 2021
A Business Impact Statement has been completed and is available for review below. This item is scheduled to be considered by City Council for acceptance in conjunction with a first reading of proposed amendments to Reno Municipal Code Chapter 5.07 and Title 18 on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at Reno City Hall; 1 East 1st Street.
Update September 2, 2021
The agenda items for City Council to consider a Business Impact Statement and associated proposals to amend Reno Municipal Code Chapter 5.07 and Title 18 have been postponed. The items are tentatively scheduled to be heard by City Council on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at Reno City Hall; 1 East 1st Street.
Update August 23, 2021
A Business Impact Statement has been completed and is available for review below. This item is scheduled to be considered by City Council for acceptance in conjunction with a first reading of proposed amendments to Reno Municipal Code Chapter 5.07 and Title 18 on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at Reno City Hall; 1 East 1st Street.
Update June 15, 2021
A final public workshop to learn more about the proposed changes and to provide comments is scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Reno City Hall; 1 East 1st Street. The meeting is open to all licensees, interested parties, and community partners.
Update May 26, 2021
The City of Reno will be holding meetings with businesses and community stakeholders to gather input on draft ordinance amendments to Reno Municipal Code (“RMC”) Title 5, Privileged Licenses and Title 18, Land Development Code, related to package alcoholic beverage and package wine and beer licensing regulations among other amendments.
The draft ordinances under consideration apply to businesses with package alcoholic beverage licenses and package wine and beer licenses. The draft ordinance amendments include, but are not limited to, enhancing public safety by better regulating package alcohol stores; clarifying the City’s discretion to approve, deny, or approve applications with conditions; and establishing procedures to maintain land use compatibility. Additional standards are proposed for the Downtown Reno Restricted Alcohol License Area and East 4th Street Corridor (and within 1,000 feet of each area), including new operational and safety standards, a fresh or frozen perishable food requirement with certain exceptions, and an 18 month conformance period for certain businesses. Additionally, amendments clarifying “Inactive licenses,” amendments clarifying “Individuals licensed only,” amendments clarifying “Alcoholic beverage manufacturer’s license,” and the removal of “Fraternal club” as a license type are also included in the proposed changes.
The community is invited to review the summary of proposed changes to RMC, the draft ordinance amendments, the proposed Downtown Reno Restricted Package Alcohol License Area Map, and the proposed East 4th Street Corridor Buffer Area Map as provided though the links below:
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, June 7, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. - A workshop for licensees and interested parties to review the proposed changes and provide comments is scheduled. This will be held via Zoom. Register for June 7 workshop.
- Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. - A workshop for community partners to review proposed changes and provide comments is scheduled. This will be held via Zoom. Register for June 8 workshop.
- Friday, June 25, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. - Deadline to submit comments, data, and/or any arguments on the proposed changes in writing. Submit to businesslic@reno.gov.
- Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - Reno Planning Commission to hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to Title 18 and to make a recommendation to City Council on the proposed changes (tentatively scheduled).
Please contact Heather Manzo at manzoh@reno.gov or by calling (775) 334-2668 to discuss your concerns and/or to provide comment.
Updated information and anticipated timelines for this process will be made available on this page.
Update Feb. 26, 2020
Following the Feb. 25 stakeholder meeting and input from the business community, the anticipated timeline for public hearings has been modified as listed below:
- March 13, 2020: Comment period ends at 5 p.m. Please provide any comments or concerns in writing for consideration by the Reno City Council. Please contact Heather Manzo at manzoh@reno.gov or by calling (775) 334-2668 to discuss your concerns and/or to provide comment.
- April 1, 2020: Reno Planning Commission public hearing to discuss amendments to Title 18 for possible recommendation to the Reno City Council.
- April 22, 2020: Anticipated City Council consideration of the draft amendments.
Update Feb. 11, 2020
The City of Reno is seeking input on draft ordinance amendments to Reno Municipal Code (RMC) Title 5, Privileged Licenses and Title 18, Land Development Code, related to package alcoholic beverage and package wine and beer licensing regulations.
The changes apply to businesses with package alcoholic beverage licenses or package beer and wine licenses. The proposed ordinance amendments include, but are not limited to, enhancing public safety by better regulating package alcohol stores; providing the City with discretion to approve, deny, or approve applications with conditions; and establishing procedures to maintain land use compatibility. Additional standards are proposed for Downtown Reno, including new operational and safety standards, a fresh or perishable food requirement with certain exceptions, and an 18-month conformance period for Downtown businesses.
The community is invited to review the summary of proposed changes to RMC, the draft ordinance amendments, and the proposed Downtown Reno Restricted Package Alcohol License Area Map (also known as the cap area) as provided below (click below):
Upcoming Dates
The meeting location is in Reno Council Chambers, 1 East First Street, Reno, NV 89501 unless otherwise noted):
- Feb. 25, 2020: A public workshop to review the proposed changes and provide comments is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at 5:30 p.m.
- March 4, 2020: Reno Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to Title 18 and to make a recommendation to City Council on the proposed changes.
- March 13, 2020: Comment period ends at 5 p.m. Please provide any comments or concerns in writing for consideration by the Reno City Council.
- March 25, 2020: Anticipated City Council consideration of the draft amendments (tentatively scheduled).
Please contact Heather Manzo at manzoh@reno.gov or by calling (775) 334-2668 to discuss your concerns and/or to provide comment.
Updated information and anticipated timelines for this process will be made available on this page.
Public workshop for potential amendments to package alcoholic beverage regulations has been canceled
The public workshop scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 5:30 PM at Reno City Hall to review potential changes to packaged alcoholic beverage regulations has been canceled. The city will provide advance notice to the affected businesses and community members once a new public workshop date is identified.
