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Fairfax County and Tysons Community Alliance are working together to create ways to help people understand Tysons better how to get where you re going when you ve arrived in a new neighborhood how far it is to walk or bike and where there are great things to do that you might not know about. Please....
Calling all Lake Anne residents and visitors! 🔔
A new effort is underway to create an economic vision for the Lake Anne Commercial Revitalization Area and a survey has been launched to hear from the community.
Please take a few minutes to respond to our survey questions and share it with your neighbors and friends: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SJTDNYH
Learn more about the economic visioning study: https://www.fcrevite.org/lake-anne/economic-visioning-study
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Fairfax County and Tysons Community Alliance are working together to create ways to help people understand Tysons better how to get where you re going when you ve arrived in a new neighborhood how far it is to walk or bike and where there are great things to do that you might not know about. Please....
More street trees may soon be coming to future developments in the county’s activity centers! 🌳 Today the Board of Supervisors endorsed a new appendix for the Urban Design Guidelines. The additional guidelines award credit to street trees to help achieve canopy requirements. Previously, street trees were not included in tree canopy calculations.
Learn more: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/fairfax-county-updates-urban-design-guidelines-encourage-more-street-trees
🚘 Today is the *LAST DAY* to submit your thoughts or feedback on the Parking Reimagined team! The comment page will close at 11:59pm tonight.
Thank you to everyone who has submitted comments so far! All community input will be reviewed by staff to inform a final draft of the proposed parking requirements. Learn more and submit your comments: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zoning-ordinance/parking-reimagined
We have a Parking Reimagined Update❗️ An additional virtual community Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, January 31 at 7PM and the public comment period has been extended until 11:59pm on Thursday, February 2.
Get meeting information, review the recommendations for off-street parking and loading and Bicycle Parking Requirements, and submit your feedback: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zoning-ordinance/parking-reimagined
Have you submitted your thoughts about the recommended regulations for off-street parking, off-street loading and bicycle parking? If not, there is still time! We encourage you to review the recommendations, watch a recent Open House recording, and submit your feedback by *Monday, January 16*.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zoning-ordinance/parking-reimagined
We hope to see you virtually this Thursday at 7PM for a Parking Reimagined Open House!
This meeting will include an overview of the recommended changes to create more modern, flexible, simplified, and predictable parking and loading requirements; and an opportunity for you to share feedback and ask questions.
Get the meeting details and more information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zoning-ordinance/parking-reimagined
Want to learn more about the county's potential updates for off-street parking and loading requirements? 🚗 Watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PltNrQrmvNM
We also encourage you to submit feedback online and join a virtual community meeting on January 5 or 12 at 7pm. Get details:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zoning-ordinance/parking-reimagined
✔️ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/fairfaxcounty?sub_confirmation=1Learn how Fairfax County's Parking Reimagined project is updating regulations for off-s...
🚗Our Parking Reimagined project, launched last year to update county parking and loading requirements, is now in a new phase of community engagement. We are looking for community feedback on recommended changes to create more modern, flexible, simplified, and predictable parking and loading requirements.
Learn more and share your thoughts: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/public-feedback-sought-recommendations-new-countywide-parking-and-loading-requirements
You're invited! Join a virtual meeting on November 2, 3 or 9 to learn how our public facilities are planned and how the county’s Public Facilities Element of the Policy Plan is being updated.
The Policy Plan’s Public Facilities Element provides recommendations as to where new public facilities like schools, libraries, community centers, police and fire stations are built. These policies guide agencies and decision makers on where and how to locate new and expanded facilities throughout the county.
Learn more and get meeting info: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/plan-amendments/public-facilities-policy
In case you missed it -- Nominations for site-specific land use changes are now being accepted for the County’s Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) process! If you’d like to get involved in this land use process or nominate a land use change, check out all the helpful tools on the SSPA website, like the Nominator Guide, timeline, FAQ, and an interactive map showing the areas of the County that are eligible for SSPA nominations: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/plan-amendments/sspa
Happening TODAY -- join our virtual Open House from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. to learn more about a proposed Affordable Housing Preservation Comprehensive Plan policy. Recently released for public feedback, this policy was drafted to help preserve existing affordable rental housing throughout the County. If you can't make today’s Open House, another one is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 9 to 10 a.m.
We hope you join us to learn more, and remember to review the proposed policy and submit feedback by 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 28, 2022. Visit our webpage to see the proposed policy text, submit your comments and get Open House details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/plan-amendments/affordable-housing-preservation
Do you have ideas for land use changes that you would like to see for a specific site or collection of parcels in Fairfax County? If so, we encourage you to learn more about the upcoming Countywide Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) process by joining a virtual Lunch & Learn workshop this week.
County staff will share how to participate in the upcoming SSPA cycle and what you need to submit your land use change nomination. The virtual workshops are scheduled for:
- Tuesday, September 13, 12pm – 1 pm
- Wednesday, September 14, 12pm – 1 pm
- Thursday, September 15, 12pm – 1 pm
More information about the 2022-2023 Countywide SSPA cycle and how to get involved are available online: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/plan-amendments/sspa.
We hope to see you on Wednesday for this special PLUS webinar!
Join us this Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15p.m., for a PLUS Webinar on the application process for specific Zoning applications, with a focus on Rezoning and Special Exemption applications.
Register Now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7524004671811621903
Note: If you can't attend, register to get the recording sent to you!
Do you need help using the new Planning and Land Use System.. aka PLUS? Join an upcoming webinar to learn how this one-stop shop online portal allows customers to create and submit applications online, pay fees, track application status, search for applications and receive electronic notifications.
Check out the details for our webinars and learn more about PLUS: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/learn-how-use-plus-webinar-wednesdays-summer
We hope to see you this Wednesday or later this summer for a Parking Reimagined update!
Would you like to learn more about the county’s Parking Reimagined project? The revised regulatory framework and proposed minimum parking requirements will be shared along with a project update at the *Parking Reimagined Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, July 13, 11:30am-12:30pm*. Open Houses are also scheduled for July 20, August 10 and August 27.
Learn more about these events and check out the latest project updates on the Parking Reimagined webpage: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zoning-ordinance/parking-reimagined.
Subscribe to email updates for the Parking Reimagined project by selecting ‘Off-Street Parking and Loading ZOA’ on the county’s email subscriptions page: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mailinglist/
Tonight's the night to enjoy the dark skies! ✨ Join us in turning off your outdoor lights from 9 to 10pm in honor of International Dark Sky Week.
🌟 Happening today (4/22) 🌟 On Earth Day today, you can celebrate Fairfax County Park Authority's first annual One Dark Hour event from anywhere! Simply turn off your outdoor lights between 9 and 10 p.m. tonight. While the lights are out, look up at the sky and see what you might have been missing. Tell your neighbors to magnify the effect and help control light pollution with responsible outdoor lighting.
🌟 You can also consider visiting Observatory Park at Turner Farm today (4/22), for their free viewing and observance of One Dark Hour.
🌟 Learn more about dark skies on our featured topics webpage: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/topics/dark-skies
Mark your calendars!
Celebrate International Dark Sky Awareness Week by participating in the first One Dark Hour on April 22. Dark skies are important to wildlife and plant resources that we all depend on for a healthy ecosystem. Here’s how to join from home or at Turner Farm. https://bit.ly/3tE6E3U
ICYMI: On Tuesday, the Board adopted a new Historic Overlay District in Hollin Hills 🏡
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Share your thoughts on a vision for the Lorton area!
LORTON UPDATE! 📣 A community survey for the Lorton Visioning Study’s is now open for the public to share their vision for the Lorton area. Please take a few minutes to be part of the study, share the survey with your neighbors and submit your feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L8QFDHB (available in Spanish here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCJ9C68).
Learn all about the study: fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/plan-amendments/lorton-visioning.
Mark your calendar! The Resilient Fairfax team is hosting a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, February 1 at 6:30 PM. Join this meeting to learn about possible climate resilience strategies for Fairfax County. Climate risks are a real concern and we need strong strategies to address them. More info:
Fairfax County, Virginia - Information about the February 1, 2022 Resilient Fairfax virtual public meeting.
Join Fairfax County staff to learn about sign regulations and provide your thoughts on an upcoming Zoning Ordinance amendment! More information here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/sign-regulations-virtual-meetings
There are plenty of ways to donate to Fairfax County residents in need this holiday season! Learn more about ways you can help here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/holiday-giving-2021
'Tis the season to support neighbors and our community with this list of giving opportunities right here in Fairfax County.
Interested in following development in Tysons? The Tysons Tracker is a new GIS based platform that monitors growth and development trends annually in Tysons. Learn more at our Tysons Tracker website below.
https://tysons-tracker-fairfaxcountygis.hub.arcgis.com/
The Parking Reimagined project's community engagement period kicks off *next week* with a series of virtual town halls. Learn more and find out how you can participate: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/parking-reimagined-project-kicks-virtual-town-halls
We are embarking on a new initiative, called Parking Reimagined, to assess regulations for off-street parking and loading in neighborhoods and commercial areas of the county. While some changes to off-street parking and loading regulations have occurred over the years, overall rates and regulations have not been comprehensively reviewed since 1988. The Parking Reimagined project aims to create modernized parking and loading requirements for current and future land uses.
Learn more and view the schedule for the upcoming virtual town hall meetings: https://bit.ly/3GQrly6
You’re invited to a Resilient Fairfax virtual public meeting on October 14 at 6:30 PM. Resilient Fairfax is the county’s formal effort to address climate adaptation and resilience and to reduce climate risks to county residents, businesses, and infrastructure. Come learn where and how we are vulnerable to threats like flooding, extreme heat, and more. Share your thoughts on how we can best address these risks in your neighborhood. More info: https://bit.ly/3AeL5XY
Fairfax County, Virginia - Information about the October 14, 2021 Resilient Fairfax virtual public meeting.
On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Zoning Ordinance Amendment that gives the Architectural Review Board additional overview in the newly created Wellington Historic Overlay District.
https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/fairfax-county-officials-put-additional-protections-around-river-farm/
The owner, the American Horticultural Society, is trying to sell its large property overlooking the Potomac for $32 million.
Have you taken the Strategic Plan survey yet? Make sure to you share your input on the future of the County before the survey closes on September 24th!
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/strategicplan/community-survey
Fairfax County, Virginia - Participate in the fourth round of community engagement for the Countywide Strategic Plan.
Happy Monday! Our new Zoning Ordinance was featured on the County Conversation Podcast. Tune in to hear about the modernization effort:
https://soundcloud.com/fairfaxcounty/new-countywide-zoning-ordinance-county-conversation-podcast?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax Count
Calling all Makers! Do you make a tangible, reproducible product in Fairfax County? Whether your business involves textile, hardware, woodworking, metalworking, 3D printing, food/beverage or other products – join the Made in Fairfax Network, supporting small, local maker businesses, with the goal of increasing the visibility of locally-made products, and connecting makers to each other and to other resources for education, collaboration, and assistance. There is no cost to belong to this network. Learn more about the program at https://www.fcrevite.org/made-fairfax
Questions? Email [email protected]
Have you navigated our new Ordinance yet? Learn more about the new features in this short video: https://youtu.be/hTrb3iQX9vE
In this 16 Around Fairfax, learn about the new online platform enCodePlus that offers people a more user-friendly way to navigate the new zoning regulations....
Interesting in learning more about the new Planning and Land Use System (PLUS)? Join us for upcoming training opportunities!
Do you need help using the County’s new Planning and Land Use System (PLUS)? Several training opportunities are available this month and there are also training videos, and user guides available for you to learn how to create an account, submit applications, make payments, and more. Check it out and sign up for a training session: fairfaxcounty.gov/plan2build/plus.
Today's the day the new Ordinance becomes effective! Learn more about it and our new online platform: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/new-user-friendly-zoning-ordinance-now-accessible-online-through-encodeplus .LyLWx7XD.HuCsxUGu.dpbs
New enCode Plus website offers people a more user-friendly way to navigate the new zoning regulations in Fairfax County.
One week to go! The new Zoning Ordinance goes into effect July 1 with new regulations on accessory living units, home-based businesses, accessory structures, and much more. Details are here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zmod
Fairfax County, Virginia - zMod - Modernization of Fairfax County's Zoning Ordinance
Fairfax County’s new modernized Zoning Ordinance is effective July 1. The Board of Supervisors approved the updates to the 42 year old Zoning Ordinance in March. Some notable changes include new regulations on accessory living units, home-based businesses and accessory structures. A new website launching this summer will help everyone access zoning regulations in a simple format. Learn more here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zmod
Interested in climate adaptation and resilience? Join the
Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination tonight at their public meeting! Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlcu6qqzkiG9R1aRbGHCmwJ6Pqfy-ZNje2
More information can also be found on their website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/environment-energy-coordination/public-engagement-resilient-fairfax
New month, new Ordinance regulations - get ready for July 1st!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc9ITHQgid4
A new Zoning Ordinance for Fairfax County will be effective starting July 1, 2021. To view the new, modernized Ordinance and upcoming training opportunities,...
T-minus 30 days until our new Zoning Ordinance becomes effective! New regulations on accessory living units, home-based businesses, accessory structures, and more go into effect on July 1st.
Learn more on our zMOD website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zmod
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