EnvisionWashoe 2040 – Survey Questions for South Valleys 03/14/22
This survey is specific to the South Valleys area. This area includes Washoe Valley,
Pleasant Valley, and Steamboat Valley. The survey is intended to identify issues which
should be addressed and included in the updated South Valleys Area Plan.
The primary residence of the person taking this survey is:
_____ Washoe Valley _____ Pleasant Valley _____ Steamboat Valley
_____ Other than the South Valleys planning area
1.) The lifestyle that is currently enjoyed in the South Valleys is outstanding. It is
preferred that it remain unchanged.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
2.) Future development in the South Valleys area shall be constrained to the
sustainable groundwater yield in order to minimize the impact on domestic wells, lakes,
wetlands, and wildlife habitat.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
3.) The protection of watersheds and groundwater recharge areas shall be prime
considerations limiting future development activity.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
4.) Future development in the South Valleys shall be limited and follow low impact
standards. It shall preserve the rural character of the Valleys.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
5.) The revised Area Plan shall continue to support the ownership of livestock as
currently allowed in the South Valleys.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
6.) In order to maintain the rural character of the South Valleys, commercial
development shall be restricted to Neighborhood Commercial and General Commercial
parcels which existed prior to January 01, 2022.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
7.) The South Valleys Area Plan shall continue to specify allowed Residential, Civic,
Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural uses which protect the rural character and
quality of life in the area.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
8.) Commercial development within one mile of residential neighborhoods shall respect
those residential property owners by limiting all types of pollution, including, but not
limited to, air, water, noise, odors, light, dust, and hazardous materials.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
9.) Any previously approved development project, such as a subdivision, which has not
been started in the time allowed (sometimes called a “Zombie Project”), cannot be
extended unless it has been reviewed and updated to reflect the current Area Plan’s
Vision, Character, Goals, and Policies.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
10.) Washoe County and other agencies shall continue to pursue the acquisition of
private land in the South Valleys area to place into the public domain. Land acquired in
this manner will preserved in the public domain.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
11.) Public and private development shall respect the value of wildlife and wildlife
habitat to the South Valley communities.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
12. ) Mining is considered to be incompatible with the South Valleys character and shall
be strongly discouraged and prohibited to the extent allowed by law.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
13.) The South Valleys Area Plan shall continue to protect and enhance the economic
feasibility of agricultural activity within the planning area.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
14.) Protection of Scenic Vistas is critical. Viewsheds and ridgelines shall be protected,
and the impact of hillside development shall be minimized without exception.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
15.) Washoe County and all of its agencies shall support and enhance the Washoe
Valley Scenic Byway. This Byway circles Washoe Valley on Eastlake Blvd. and Old
Highway 395.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
16.) Awareness of, and access to, cultural, historic, and recreational resources shall be
pursued and improved.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
17.) A network of multiuse trails (pedestrian, equestrian, bicycle) shall be developed
and maintained to link recreation facilities, public lands, and the regional trail system.
Agree 5 4 3 2 1 Disagree
The Survey Question suggestions were completed, at the request of Washoe County Planning, by a committee comprised of representatives from Washoe Valley Alliance,West Washoe Associaton, Pleasant Valley/Steamboat Landowners Association, and community organizations.
