Engineering Insights

Resources for Developers & Builders

Practical engineering and development knowledge for Northern Nevada projects — from TRPA regulations to Washoe County permitting.

Development Process

How Entitlement Works in Northern Nevada

A practical guide to the entitlement process for commercial and residential projects in Washoe County, the City of Reno, and surrounding areas.

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Engineering

Site Grading Requirements in Reno and Washoe County

Understanding City of Reno and Washoe County grading plan requirements, including permit thresholds, drainage standards, and stormwater permitting.

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Regulations

The TRPA Approval Process Explained

What developers need to know about TRPA approval in the Lake Tahoe Basin — land coverage, capability classes, IPES scoring, and BMP requirements.

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If any of this applies to a real site you are developing, we can tell you what it means for your parcel specifically.

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