Michael Lyle

(Nevada Current) The City of Reno is moving forward on an ordinance authorizing the building of smaller living units on the same lots as larger residences, a move local governments nationwide have been turning to as a means to create additional housing.

Council members voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance a measure that would allow property owners to build and operate “accessory dwelling units.” Washoe County currently has separate regulations on units.

The final vote is scheduled for Sept. 24.

Original language approved by the planning commission last month sought to also prohibit units from being rented for less than 28 days, but the council Wednesday removed that language and instead intends to work on a separate short term rental ordinance.

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