Land Development
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The Land Development Program, through permit plan review, inspections, and collaboration with state and local agencies, health department staff and the public, ensures that development in Washoe County occurs in a manner that minimizes environmental contamination and prevents the spread of disease, promotes public health and safety, and provides sustainable development.
- Grading Permits for Subdivisions
- Public Water Systems
- Septic Systems & Liquid Waste
- Well Program and Construction Permits
** FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES **
NNPH is partnering with the Rural Community Assistance Corporation to offer two free trainings to property owners served by private wells or septic systems:
You Own a Private Well, Now What? will be held on April 23rd from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the A/B Conference Rooms at NNPH offices at 1001 Ninth Street, Building B, Reno, NV 89512. Click on the link to register.
How to Manage Your Septic System will be held on April 24th from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the A/B Conference Rooms at NNPH offices at 1001 Ninth Street, Building B, Reno, NV 89512. Click on the link to register.
- Accessory Dwelling FAQ
- Washoe County Building Program Applications
- NAC 278 Subdivision of Land
- NOV (Notice of Violation) Appeals Process (Land Development)
- Forms & Applications
- Fees
- Northern Nevada Public Health Regulations governing Sewage, Wastewater, and Sanitation
- Northern Nevada Public Health Regulations governing Well Construction
- Guidance for homeowners impacted by wildfire
Engineering Review Requirements
James English, REHS - Subdivisions and Commercial Grading
Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor
jenglish@nnph.org
(775) 900-7239
Latricia Lord, REHS - Septic Systems, Domestic Wells, Water Systems
Senior Environmental Health Specialist
llord@nnph.org
(775) 328-2689
David Kelly, REHS - Parcel Maps, Water Projects, Septic Systems, Domestic Wells, and Water Systems
Environmental Health Specialist Supervisor
dakelly@nnph.org
(775) 846-6623
Luke Franklin - Liquid Waste Haulers
Senior Environmental Health Specialist
lfranklin@nnph.org
(775) 399-3599
General email
HealthEHS@nnph.org
Last modified on 04/04/2025
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