Scenic Nevada News

City of Reno Reviews Neon Line Agreement; Lawsuit Update

At its regular meeting next week, the Reno City Council will conduct the first required review of the development agreement that sets the terms of developing the west…

City of Reno Appeals Neon Line Decision

The Reno City Council agreed October 25 to appeal a recent court decision in Scenic Nevada’s lawsuit affecting the Neon Line District with some council members asking the…

Nevada Judge Scraps Two Tall Signs but Upholds Development Agreement

Two City of Reno-approved 25-foot-tall signs were struck from a development agreement as violations of city sign codes because of a lawsuit brought by Scenic Nevada. The Court…

Scenic Nevada Update: Glow Plaza Ads Approved for Giant Digital…

With little regard for Reno’s sign codes, the Planning Commission in a 5-1 vote approved an amended permit February 1 that will allow Jeff Jacobs’ Glow Plaza festival…

Scenic Nevada Update: Planning Commission Public Hearing

What: Item 5.4 Jacobs Seeks Digital Casino Sign for Glow Plaza Where: Reno City Council Chambers, One East First Street When: Wednesday, February 1, 2023, starting at 6…

Motion to Dismiss Denied; Court Will Review Development Agreement

At stake is a City agreement with companies controlled by casino owner Jeff Jacobs seeking to remake west downtown Reno into an entertainment district. Jacobs owns the Sands…

Jacobs Seeks Dismissal of Neon Line Lawsuit

Scenic Nevada is awaiting a district court judge’s decision on whether its lawsuit to void a development agreement between Jacobs Entertainment and the city will move forward or…

Neon Line Agreement Slips in Billboards

Development agreements are regulated in state law and city codes to allow the city to work with a developer differently than normal, providing an alternative to regular approval…

Lawsuit Filed to Void Neon Line District Development Agreement

Scenic Nevada filed a lawsuit against the city of Reno recently to halt three large signs from being erected to advertise the new Neon Line District in the…

Reno City Council Approves Development Agreement to Allow Neon Line…

Despite widespread public opposition, the Reno City Council voted 6-1 to approve the development agreement, which included three signs for the Neon Line District, two of which Scenic…