# Ward 5 Neighborhood Advisory Board Meeting - October 13, 2026

The City of Reno Ward 5 Neighborhood Advisory Board met on October 13, 2026. The main development item was a proposed amendment to the Keystone Canyon Planned Unit Development (PUD): raise the overall residential-unit limit from 745 to 850 and allow residential uses at the Village Commercial site, including consideration of up to 35 units there and 70 units on the northwest residential site. The applicant said traffic and sewer-capacity analyses supported the change and described wildfire-mitigation requirements. Board members and residents raised concerns about evacuation access, stormwater and sewer capacity, wildlife, transit, pedestrian safety, and preserving nearby trails. The amendment was presented for discussion; no approval vote was taken. No contract awards, bids, or purchasing decisions were identified. A resident reported receiving a one-time grant for neighborhood weed-removal and fire mitigation, but no grant amount or new funding action was discussed. The board passed a motion approving its August 11, 2026 minutes.

Other topics included a regional fire study and Reno Fire Department preparedness, a proposed future agenda discussion on wildfire mitigation and grant funding, and requests for pedestrian crossings and drainage improvements. The board also heard an update on RTC’s planned Verdi Main Street safety work, including signs, road markings, barriers, and visibility improvements, ahead of a broader assessment in 2027. A city staff presentation explained how advisory-board comments are recorded and considered during development review. No procurement-related votes, budget allocations, or policy changes affecting vendor opportunities were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Ward 5 Neighborhood Advisory Board Meeting - October 13, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqJtObAc9aI) - City of Reno