Travelers Hotel, Ltd. v. City of Reno

OPINION

In the spring of 1983, Travelers Hotel, Ltd. (“Travelers”) applied for a special use permit to build a hotel-casino complex in Reno. On June 13, 1983, the Reno City Council (“City”) denied Travelers’ application. On June 30, 1983, Travelers filed an application for a writ of mandamus challenging the City Council’s action. The district court ordered the City to issue Travelers a special use permit, reasoning that denial of the permit “was an abuse of discretion and not supported by substantial evidence.” On appeal, this court affirmed. City Council, Reno v. Travelers Hotel, 100 Nev.…