Current planning refers to the day-to-day operations of the division. It involves the following:

• Responding to the public’s questions regarding City zoning
• Approval of discretionary permits
• Resolving zoning complaints and enforcement of codes
• Administration of the zoning, subdivision land development process, signs and billboards, landscaping, growth management and other ordinances
• Easements and roadway abandonments
• Census and statistical information
• Parcel map and lot line adjustment administration
• Review of building plans for residential, commercial/industrial/institutional and multi-family projects.

The current planning section provides planning and zoning staff for the City’s One Stop Shop/Permit Center and the Planning Commission.

Resources

• Application Forms
• Carson City Municipal Code
• Interactive Map - Zoning, Assessor's data
• Major Project Review
• Downtown Development
• Planning Commission
• Historic Resources Commission
• Growth Management
• Useful Links
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Landscape Plan Detail Sheets
• Residential Setback Guidelines
• Non-Residential Setback Guidelines
• Administrative Permits

Contact

Planning Division
(775) 887-2180
planning@carson.org

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