[CVRC] Re: City of Reno Tower Installation

[Russ Shively]

Hi Matt,

When I put up my tower, we were still in one of the county pockets, so I
didn't have to deal with the City of Reno.  For info, when I got my
permit from the county, they first checked to see if there were any
CC&R's in effect (there were not) and then checked the plans.  They
required a structural engineering plan, signed by a PE registered in the
state of Nevada, and a plot plan showing the location of the tower and
its relatioship to my property lines all surrounding structures.  They
mentioned that if I was going higher than 75 feet, I would need
additional data, including approval from the county planning
commission.  Since I was only going 40 feet, that was not an issue. 
Apart from that, it was fairly simple.  Pay the fee ($10.00), pick up
the permit and build the tower.
 
There were two inspection points during construction.  The first after
the foundation was dug and the rebar installed and, second, after
completion.  The only requirement they added was that any welding that
was done be by a certified welder.  No problem there either.  This was
about 4 years ago.  What changes in codes may have occurred in the
intrim, I don't know.

That's about it.  No big deal.

Russ


Stephanie & Matthew Parker wrote:
> 
> Hi Russ - when you have a minute, could you share with us your recent
> experiences regarding the installation of the tower at your West Reno
> abode?
> 
> Thanks,
> Matt
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dick Flanagan [mailto:dick@twohams.com]
> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 8:29 PM
> To: Craig Sande
> Cc: CVRC Reflector; Paul Cavnar NN7B; Matt Parker N7TOD; Don Carlson
> KQ6FM
> Subject: City of Reno Tower Installation
> 
> Hi, Craig.
> 
> At 10:34 AM 8/25/2003, "Craig Sande" <sande@giconsultants.com> wrote:
> >I am contemplating the purchase of property in the City of Reno and
> >would like to put up a tower in the range of 55-70 feet.  I have
> >discussed the matter with W7WE, but he put his tower up years ago and
> >codes may have changed over time.  Is there anyone in the club with
> >expertise in getting a tower approved for the City of Reno?  If so,
> >could you pass on their contact number or email address?
> 
> I will see we can find someone in CVRC who can help you.  In addition to
> 
> the CVRC e-mail reflector, I will also cc: this message to a few people
> who
> might be able to help you:
> 
> Paul Cavnar NN7B
> nn7b@arrl.net
> Reno resident and Washoe County RACES Officer
> 
> Matt Parker N7TOD
> n7tod@renoskywarn.org
> Chairman, Sierra Nevada Amateur Radio Society and ARRL STM
> 
> Don Carlson KQ6FM
> kq6fm@arrl.net
> Recent Sparks resident and ARRL PIC
> 
> My cursory examination of the Washoe County Development Code (Section
> 110.306.10) indicates a 35 foot maximum height for unattached accessory
> structures, so that points to the need for a special permit of some kind
> if
> you want to go above that.  (See
> http://www.co.washoe.nv.us/comdev/comdevcode/comdevcode_index.htm).
> Hopefully we can find someone with information on the permit process
> required.
> 
> In any case, be sure to check the property you are interested in for
> CC&Rs.  Since CC&Rs are considered private contracts, if they restrict
> towers neither Federal PRB-1 or Nevada AB-61 provisions will be able to
> help you.
> 
> Whatever the result, welcome to Northern Nevada!  Please let me know if
> there is anything else I (or the CVRC) can do to help you.
> 
> 73, Dick
> --
> Dick Flanagan W6OLD NV SM
> E-mail: w6old@arrl.org