Business Impact Overview: 8th Edition Regional Road Impact Fee (RRIF) Update
Public Meeting – February 24 at 2 pm
RRIF Business Impact Statement Workshop Hybrid Meeting
In Person: RTC Washoe, 1105 Terminal Way, Reno, NV – 1st Floor Conference Room
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89682056510?pwd=Lk9vhKubsBcqALwEhb1wxOFMZnjnPp.1
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC), the City of Reno, the City of Sparks, and Washoe County provide this notice to the public and to inform interested parties that a Business Impact Statement (BIS) has been prepared in association with the proposed 8th Edition of the Regional Road Impact Fee (RRIF) Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and General Administrative Manual (GAM).
History and Function of the RRIF Program
The RRIF Program for the Washoe County community has been in place since 1995. It was established pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 278B. The program in Washoe County is a cooperative effort between Washoe County, the City of Reno, and the City of Sparks, and is administered on their behalf by the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) under an interlocal agreement.
RRIF fees are assessed on new development at the time of building permit issuance and are used to fund a proportionate share of roadway capacity improvements needed to serve growth generated by development. Since its inception, the RRIF Program has been periodically updated to reflect changes in land use, travel demand, and planned roadway improvements within the community. Program documents, including the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and fee schedule, are reviewed and updated to ensure they remain current as the region continues to grow.
The current effort represents the 8th Edition update of the RRIF Program documents and fee schedule.
8th Edition RRIF Update
The 8th Edition RRIF Update does not establish a new fee. Rather, it involves a comprehensive review of the existing Regional Road Impact Fee program and updates it to reflect the current and anticipated needs of the community. The update includes:
- An updated CIP identifying roadway projects necessitated by new development
- Updated land use assumptions and travel demand modeling
- A revised RRIF fee schedule based on the CIP needs to support projected growth in the region based on current land use assumptions and travel demand modeling
- Preparation of a Business Impact Statement (BIS), as required by NRS Chapter 237, as amended by Assembly Bill 444
Business Impact Statement (BIS)
The final draft of the BIS is included in the link below.
Comments on the BIS will be accepted for a 30-Day Period, starting February 9, 2026, through March 15, 2026.
An in-person public informational meeting will be held at RTC Offices at 1105 Terminal Way on February 24, 2026 at 2pm. Comments can be submitted through filling out the form below and clicking submit.
Regional Road Impact Fee Administrators
City of Reno – Doug Buck
Development Review Manager
City of Reno, Development Services
1 East 1st Street, Reno, NV 89501
(775) 303-9234
e-mail: BuckD@reno.gov
City of Sparks – Amber Sosa, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Sparks, Community Services
431 Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-7863
Washoe County – Michon Reede, P.E.
Washoe County Community Services Department
Engineering Division
1001 E. 9th Street, Reno, NV 89512
(775) 328-2310
e-mail: mreede@washoecounty.gov
RTC – Dale Keller, P.E.
Director of Engineering
Regional Transportation Commission, Engineering Department
1105 Terminal Way, Suite 108, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 335-1827
e-mail: dkeller@rtcwashoe.com
RTC Program Manager – Jeff Wilbrecht, P.E.
Engineering Manager
Regional Transportation Commission, Engineering Department
1105 Terminal Way, Suite 108, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 335-1872
e-mail: jwilbrecht@rtcwashoe.com
Frequently Asked Questions
The Regional Road Impact Fee (RRIF) Program is a regional program established in 1995 to help fund roadway capacity improvements needed to serve new development in Washoe County, the City of Reno, and the City of Sparks. The program is administered by the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) under an interlocal agreement with the participating jurisdictions.
The RRIF Program ensures that new development pays its proportionate share of the cost of roadway improvements required to serve growth. RRIF fees help fund new roads and capacity-related improvements to existing roadways that are necessitated by and attributable to new development.
The 8th Edition RRIF Update is a comprehensive review and update of the existing RRIF Program documents, including the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), General Administrative Manual (GAM), and fee schedule. This update reflects current land use assumptions, travel demand modeling, and planned roadway improvements needed to support projected growth in the region.
No. The 8th Edition RRIF Update does not establish a new fee. It reviews and updates the existing Regional Road Impact Fee program to ensure it remains aligned with current conditions and anticipated community needs.
The 8th Edition update includes:
- An updated Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) identifying roadway projects necessitated by new development
- Updated land use assumptions and travel demand modeling
- A revised RRIF fee schedule based on the updated CIP and projected growth
- Preparation of a Business Impact Statement (BIS), as required by Nevada law
A Business Impact Statement (BIS) is a document required by Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 237, as amended by Assembly Bill 444. The BIS evaluates the potential impacts of a proposed fee update on businesses and describes how input from affected businesses and stakeholders is solicited and considered.
Recent changes to state law require public agencies to prepare a Business Impact Statement before adopting certain fees or fee updates. The BIS ensures transparency and provides businesses and the public with an opportunity to review and comment on potential impacts associated with the proposed RRIF update.
RRIF fees are assessed on new development or expansion of existing development at the time of building permit issuance. While developers typically pay the fee, the program applies to any new development that generates additional travel demand on regional roadways.
RRIF fees are used exclusively to fund roadway capacity improvements identified in the RRIF Capital Improvements Plan. Funds may only be spent on eligible projects within the service area where the fees are collected.
