Community Services | Washoe Life

Lakeside Drive to be closed for culvert replacement project

A portion of Lakeside Drive in Reno will be closed for approximately seven weeks as Washoe County Community Services Department replaces storm drainage pipes.

Closures will begin on February 15 on Lakeside Drive between Evans Creek and Davis lane. During the road closure period, traffic message boards will be located at two locations on South McCarren Boulevard and one traffic message board on Lakeside and Davis Lane. Motorists are advised to follow the designated detour route.

Please note that the above road closure and detour plan are subject to change. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation. For further inquiries or updates, please call Washoe311 at 3-1-1 or email washoe311@washoecounty.gov.

Feb 13, 2024

Washoe County offers EZ Permits online for building permits

Licensed contractors applying for permits for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fireplaces and inserts, reroofs, and water heaters can now apply online, pay and receive an immediate permit without having to wait for processing. With the new system, homeowners applying for these same permits will experience expedited processing with minimal wait times.

Jan 24, 2024

Tips for winter weather in Washoe County

Washoe County Roads is talented, but the best service is done in partnership with the community. While the crew is focused on public roads and access, residents also play a key role in keeping our community safe. How fast and efficient we complete snow control measures is largely dependent on support within our community. If each of us did the following, countless hours would be saved removing snow and ice from our roadways.

Jan 10, 2024

Washoe County will be installing security fencing to protect North Spanish Springs Detention Facility

Washoe County Community Services Department (CSD) will be installing perimeter security fencing around the North Spanish Springs Floodplain Detention Facility, starting in October. This project will both protect the facility and infrastructure and reduce the sound and dust impacts around the facility.

Aug 23, 2023

Washoe County seeks public feedback on Master Plan

Envision Washoe 2040 is the long-term plan for development and growth, and the public is invited to provide feedback as the plan is being developed.

Aug 22, 2023

With seasonal flooding always possible, Washoe County reminds residents to prepare now

With more than 16,000 residential properties in Washoe County located within a flood hazard area, now is the time for all Washoe County residents to prepare for potential flooding.

Aug 4, 2023

Washoe County prepares for atmospheric river and localized flooding

The National Weather Service has forecast an atmospheric river in the Reno-Tahoe region beginning Thursday. This is expected to bring heavy rainfall on top of a significant snowpack and full creeks and ditches. Washoe County has been preparing for winter weather, monitoring conditions and proactively initiating preplanned responses in known trouble areas.

Mar 8, 2023

Washoe County offers online appointment reservations with CSD

CSD is making it easier for residents to connect with experts in the fields of planning, engineering, and building at no charge to discuss their development projects. This is an opportunity to meet online, on the phone, or in person one-on-one with these experts.

Mar 3, 2023

Storm water preparations at Swan Lake

We are well into a new year, and “atmospheric river” is the phrase of the day. We have seen back-to-back storms bring a mix of snow and rain to the entire region and in some areas we have already seen localized flooding. In response the Washoe County Community Services Department (CSD) is in a “monitor and measured response” status. What does this mean?

Jan 13, 2023

Washoe County Community Services Department storm update

About half the CSD on-call crew was called in this morning to manage water of the roadway at Sierra Manor and Monte Vista. With the rain turning to snow at higher elevations, crews are switching to plowing as needed. Additionally, Incline Village received 3”-5” of snow early this morning and there is a full crew plowing in the north Lake Tahoe area.

Dec 31, 2022