City of Fairfax Community Development & Planning

05/07/2021

City Council Regular Meeting

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (5/11/21) City Council meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Work session discussion on the final Urban Forestry Program Evaluation Report.
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1942

The May 11, 2021 regular meeting of the City Council is being held electronically pursuant one or more of the following:  (i) Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708(A)(3); (ii) the currently effective ordinance enacted by the City Council implementing emergency procedures to ensure continuity of government...

05/06/2021

Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for Monday's (5/10/21) Planning Commission meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Pre-application briefing on a proposal by Ali Javad, property owner, for the development of the property located at 10251 Main Street with an eight (8) unit townhome development. See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=2443

Chair: Mark Angres / Vice-Chair: James Feather / Commissioners: Paul Cunningham, Amir Eftekhari, Kirsten Lockhart, Matthew Rice

04/28/2021

Kamp Washington Small Area Plan

Join us at the first Kamp Washington Small Area Plan public meeting, scheduled for June 9 at 7 PM. At this meeting, you can share your thoughts about this Activity Center, learn more about small area plans and the proposed process of developing plans for Kamp Washington, and learn how to stay involved as the plan develops. For more information on the project and to register for the meeting, please visit the project page on Engage Fairfax.

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04/26/2021

Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for tonight's (4/26/21) Planning Commission meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Work session discussions on the City’s Bicycle Transportation Plan and the Two-Year Transportation Program for FY22/23 Funding Applications
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=2442

Chair: Mark Angres / Vice-Chair: James Feather / Commissioners: Tom Burrell, Paul Cunningham, Amir Eftekhari, Kirsten Lockhart, Matthew Rice

04/20/2021

Updating City of Fairfax Historic District Boundaries

Join us on Thursday, May 13 for our second public outreach meeting for the Historic District Boundaries Review project. For more information on the project and to register (click on "Public Outreach Meeting" on the right side of the page), please visit the project page on Engage Fairfax.

Old Town Fairfax is a unique destination in suburban Washington, D.C. The historic downtown area includes buildings that date back to when the city was still known as the Town of Providence. Old Town’s charming architecture and street grid are integral to the vibrant

04/19/2021

Demographics and Statistical Profile | City of Fairfax, VA

Did you know the City releases a new Fact Book every year with the latest statistics about the City's population, neighborhoods, transportation network, economic vitality, and more? The 2021 edition is now live and available for you to read on the City website! Check out our "Demographics and Statistical Profile" page, then click on the 2021 Fact Book cover to review the document in its entirety.

Originally designed as an appendix to the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, the Fact Book is a standalone document that provides users with maps and analyses regarding the City’s population, neighborhoods, housing, transportation network, economic vitality, environment and sustainability, and community s...

03/22/2021

City Council Regular Meeting

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (3/23/21) City Council meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Public hearing to consider a request from McDonald’s USA LLC for a Special Use Permit to allow drive-through windows/facilities on the premises known as 3195 Old Lee Hwy.
See the agenda at:
https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1939

The March 23, 2021 special meeting of the City Council is being held electronically pursuant one or more of the following:  (i) Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708(A)(3); (ii) the currently effective ordinance enacted by the City Council implementing emergency procedures to ensure continuity of governme...

03/05/2021

Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for Monday's (3/8/21) Planning Commission meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Work session discussion on the proposed redevelopment of the Breezeway Motel, Fairfax Gardens Apartments, and adjacent properties (addresses include 10829 Fairfax Boulevard, 10807-10812 Cedar Avenue, 3937 Walnut Street, 3930 Oak Street, 3932 Oak Street, and 3934 Oak Street)
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=2439

Chair: Mark Angres / Vice-Chair: James Feather / Commissioners: Tom Burrell, Paul Cunningham, Amir Eftekhari, Matthew Rice

02/22/2021

City Council Regular Meeting

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (2/23/21) City Council meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Work session discussion on a proposed redevelopment of 3939 Oak Street (American Legion)
- Work session discussion of the study area for the upcoming Kamp Washington Small Area Plan
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1937

The February 23, 2021 regular meeting of the City Council is being held electronically pursuant one or more of the following:  (i) Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708(A)(3); (ii) the currently effective ordinance enacted by the City Council implementing emergency procedures to ensure continuity of gover...

02/19/2021

Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for Monday's (2/22/21) Planning Commission meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Work session discussion on a proposed redevelopment of 3939 Oak Street (American Legion)
- Work session discussion of a potential city-wide housing assessment
- Work session discussion of the study area for the upcoming Kamp Washington Small Area Plan
View the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=2438

Chair: Mark Angres / Vice-Chair: James Feather / Commissioners: Tom Burrell, Paul Cunningham, Amir Eftekhari, Matthew Rice

02/16/2021

engage.fairfaxva.gov

Due to Thursday's anticipated storms, the Historic District meeting will not be aired live over Cityscreen-12 and Channel 12. However, the meeting will still occur live via GoToWebinar and the recorded meeting will both be posted to the City Meetings page and aired on Cityscreen-12 (schedule TBD). To register via GoToWebinar, click here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8099713347319480076. To learn more about the project, click here: https://engage.fairfaxva.gov/old-town-historic-district-expansion

02/03/2021

Updating City of Fairfax Historic District Boundaries

Please join Community Development & Planning and Historic Resources staff on February 18 at 7PM for the first public meeting on the Historic District project. Participants will learn about the consultant's initial findings and will have the opportunity to ask additional questions about the project. To register via GoToWebinar, click here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8099713347319480076. (The meeting is also viewable live via Cityscreen-12 and on Channel 12 on Verizon FIOS and Cox Communications within the City.) To learn more about the project, click here: https://engage.fairfaxva.gov/old-town-historic-district-expansion

Old Town Fairfax is a unique destination in suburban Washington, D.C. The historic downtown area includes buildings that date back to when the city was still known as the Town of Providence. Old Town’s charming architecture and street grid are integral to the vibrant shopping, dining, and entertai...

01/25/2021

City Council Regular Meeting

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (1/26/21) City Council meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Public hearing to consider a renewal of a Special Use Permit to allow a child care center as an accessory use at Fairfax Christian Church (10185 Main Street).
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1935

The January 26, 2021 special meeting of the City Council is being held electronically pursuant one or more of the following:  (i) Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708(A)(3); (ii) the currently effective ordinance enacted by the City Council implementing emergency procedures to ensure continuity of govern...

01/25/2021

Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for tonight's (1/25/21) Planning Commission meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Consideration of the 2020 Planning Commission Annual Report to City Council and associated updates to the 2035 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Guide, Old Town Fairfax Small Area Plan Implementation Guide and Northfax Small Area Plan Implementation Guide.
- Discussion of small area plans prioritization and next steps
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=2436

Chair: Mark Angres / Vice-Chair: James Feather / Commissioners: Tom Burrell, Paul Cunningham, Amir Eftekhari, Matthew Rice

01/14/2021

Welcome to the Meeting Documents and Archived Media Page | City of Fairfax, VA

The Board of Architectural Review will hold a work session on Wednesday, January 20 at 7 PM. The meeting will be held electronically and can be viewed live on Channel 12 and the City Meetings Page. The agenda and staff reports can be found at https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings.

12/30/2020

Welcome to the Meeting Documents and Archived Media Page | City of Fairfax, VA

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (1/5/21) City Council work session starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Pre-application briefing for a proposed Sunrise Senior Living development at 4131 Chain Bridge Road
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=2068

12/10/2020

Welcome to the Meeting Documents and Archived Media Page | City of Fairfax, VA

On the agenda for Monday night's (12/14/20) Planning Commission meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Public hearing on a Comprehensive Plan determination for the proposed Hill Street Connector project
- Public hearing on a Comprehensive Plan determination for the proposed Draper Drive Park Permanent Restroom Facilities project
- Public hearing on the proposed FY2022 - FY2026 Capital Improvement Program
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=2052

11/19/2020

Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for Monday night's (11/23/20) Planning Commission meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Work session discussion on Traffic Impact Analyses
- Work session discussion on the Planning Commission Public Facilities Review Process
- Work session discussion on the FY22-26 Capital Improvement Program
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=2051

***Please note: Public comments can be emailed to the Planning Commission Secretary via [email protected] on or prior to 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. These comments will be added to the meeting record file and forwarded as necessary.

11/13/2020

Welcome to the Meeting Documents and Archived Media Page | City of Fairfax, VA

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (11/17/20) City Council regular meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Public hearing on a request for renewal of a Special Use Permit to allow dancing and entertainment at a restaurant at 11104 Lee Highway.
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1930

11/06/2020

City Council Work Session

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (11/10/20) City Council regular meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Joint Discussion with the Planning Commission on the Draft FY22-FY26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=2066

The November 10, 2020 special meeting of the City Council is being held electronically pursuant one or more of the following:  (i) Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708(A)(3); (ii) the currently effective ordinance enacted by the City Council implementing emergency procedures to ensure continuity of gover...

10/23/2020

City Council Regular Meeting

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (10/27/20) City Council regular meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Work session discussion of the Old Town Fairfax and Northfax Small Area Plans’ Implementation Guides
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1929

The October 27, 2020 special meeting of the City Council is being held electronically pursuant one or more of the following:  (i) Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708(A)(3); (ii) the currently effective ordinance enacted by the City Council implementing emergency procedures to ensure continuity of govern...

10/22/2020

Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for Monday night's (10/26/20) Planning Commission meeting starting at 7pm (watch on Channel 12 (Cox/Verizon) or through live streaming on the city’s website: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/city-meetings):
- Work session to introduce the FY2022 - FY2026 Capital Improvement Program format, process and schedule
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=2049

***Please note: Public comments can be emailed to the Planning Commission Secretary via [email protected] on or prior to 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. These comments will be added to the meeting record file and forwarded as necessary.

10/22/2020

Bicycle Transportation Plan | City of Fairfax, VA

Couldn't attend last week's Bike Fairfax City Virtual Public Workshop? The live recording is up on the project page! Visit fairfaxva.gov/bikeplan and click "Virtual Public Workshop Recording (October 15, 2020)" under Documents for Download.

Do you have ideas about how the future bicycle network of "neighborways", bike lanes, trails, and other improvements could help connect the places we work, learn, play, and meet other daily needs, and enhance livability on our neighborhood streets? 

10/13/2020

Join us this Thursday at 7 PM to learn more about the Bicycle Master Plan and share your thoughts on bicycling in the City of Fairfax!

If you have ideas about how bicycles, pedestrians, and vehicles can share the city’s roads and trails more comfortably, we want to hear from you! Register for the virtual public workshop: www.fairfaxva.gov/bikeplan City of Fairfax Government