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Growth Management
The Carson City Growth Management Program was initiated in 1978 in response to growth that was pressuring the City’s ability to provide critical services and infrastructure, particularly water and sewer services.
The Growth Management Commission shall meet at least once a year. Other meetings may be held as needed.
2023 Growth Management Reports:
- Public Works Water and Wastewater Capacity Analysis Presentation
- Resolution NO. 2023-R-23
- Agency Comments:
Public Works, Health & Human Services, Fire Department, Sheriff's Office,
School District & Parks and Recreation.
2022 Growth Management Reports:
- Public Works Initiatives Presentation - 2022
- Land Development Presentation - 2022
- Water and Wastewater Capacity Analysis Update Presentation - 2022
- Resolution NO. 2022-R-26
Meeting Agendas
Residential Development
The Growth Management Program regulates residential growth by limiting the number of building permits for residential units each year. That number generally relates to the number of residential dwelling units that would result in a city population growth of approximately 3% each year. The actual target percentage growth and number of building permits allowed is determined each year by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. Below is a history of the number of available residential permits and the number actually issued (through May 2020).
A total of 672 residential permits were allocated for 2022. A residential unit includes a single-family house, a manufactured or mobile home, or a single dwelling unit within a multi-family residence (e.g. townhome or apartment). Connecting an existing residential unit on a private well to the community water system also requires a Growth Management allocation.
Commercial and Industrial Development
A Growth Management application is required for all commercial and industrial developments that exceed an average daily water usage of 15,000 gallons. Growth Management applications are reviewed by the Planning Commission acting as the Growth Management Commission.
Purpose of Growth Management
It should be noted that Carson City does not require a developer to provide water rights in order to construct a project, whether it is residential or non-residential development. The Carson City municipal water system has adequate water rights to accommodate anticipated future City growth.
Refer to the Carson City Municipal Code Chapter 18.12 for complete regulations on Growth Management. A Growth Management application can be downloaded from the Zoning Applications page.
For more information, contact:
Planning Division
Phone: (775) 887-2180
Email: planning@kshgxm.com