City of Fairfax Community Development & Planning

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

10/09/2020

City Council Regular Meeting

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (10/13/20) 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):
- Pre-application briefing on a preliminary proposal for the redevelopment of Demaine Funeral Home (10565 Main Street)
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1928

The October 13, 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...

10/09/2020

Planning Commission Regular Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for Monday night's (10/12/20) 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 implementation measures for the adopted Old Town Fairfax Small Area Plan and Northfax Small Area Plan
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=2048

***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.

10/07/2020

Please take the Urban Forest Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UrbanForestFFXCty. Your responses will help guide recommendations in the Urban Forestry Program Evaluation Report, which will identify goals and priorities for managing the city’s trees and forests. Your participation is crucial to the project’s success! Thanks and please share. @cityoffairfaxva @ctyffxsustain

09/24/2020

City of Fairfax Government

City of Fairfax Government

Fairfax City residents looking to upgrade or modernize their older homes may be eligible for a two-year loan from $10,000 to $250,000. The City of Fairfax Renaissance Housing Corporation will pay the interest. Visit the city website for details. https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/community-development-planning/neighborhood-renaissance

09/24/2020

On the agenda for Monday night's (9/28/20) 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 on the proposed redevelopment of the Breezeway Motel and associated properties (10829 Fairfax Boulevard, 10807-10812 Cedar Avenue, 3937 Walnut Street, 3930 Oak Street, 3932 Oak Street and 3934 Oak Street)
- Pre-application briefing on a preliminary proposal for the redevelopment of Demaine Funeral Home (10565 Main Street)
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=2047

09/22/2020

City of Fairfax Government

A new City Alert category has been created for Board of Architectural Review meetings. Update your settings to be notified when they meet to review new construction, alterations, landscaping, and site features in the city’s defined Historic, Transition, and Architectural Control Districts.

BAR meets on the first and third Wednesdays each month. Manage your account at https://www.fairfaxva.gov/services/about-us/fairfax-city-alert.

City of Fairfax Community Development & Planning

09/18/2020

City Council Regular Meeting

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (9/22/20) 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 potential fee waivers for affordable housing
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1927

The September 22, 2020 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 gove...

09/15/2020

The Moxley is Rising at Kamp Washington

Learn more about The Moxley, a new mixed use development under construction in Kamp Washington, in City News at: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Home/Components/News/News/10525/18

21,249 square feet of commercial space (4,000 square feet of office space for a non-profit group and 17,249 for restaurant and retail)

08/18/2020

Thanks to everyone who's taken the Bike Fairfax City survey and shared your ideas about improving bicycling in the City! If you want to but haven't done so yet, both the survey and map close for comments on August 21, so act fast! Share your thoughts with us at fairfaxva.gov/bikeplan.

07/24/2020

The City of Fairfax is developing the Bike Fairfax City bicycle transportation plan and is looking for input on future priorities for bicycle routes throughout the City. You are invited to complete a short survey and provide feedback on a map about your priorities: https://fairfax.altaplanning.cloud

This plan seeks to identify a connected bicycle network throughout the City and to prioritize future projects such as new bike lanes, trails, and intersection improvements to connect neighborhoods, activity centers, and other key destinations such as schools and transit centers.

The survey and map will be open for feedback from residents, visitors, employees, and others in the Fairfax community for the next few weeks. This fall, there will be additional opportunities for feedback on the draft plan.

If you have questions or would like more information, visit the project website (www.fairfaxva.gov/bikeplan) or contact us by email ([email protected]) or phone (703-385-7810).

Thank you, and we hope to hear from you!

05/11/2020

Small Area Plans | City of Fairfax, VA

We’re excited for tomorrow's Small Area Plans public presentation! Join us tomorrow at 6:30 PM to learn more about the consultant’s recommendations for Old Town and Northfax. You can watch via GoToWebinar, the City Meetings page on the City’s website, or on Channel 12. For all of the details, including the GoToWebinar registration info and a sneak peek at the consultant’s concepts, please visit fairfaxva.gov/smallareaplans.

After months of research, data gathering, and public outreach, the Old Town Fairfax and Northfax Small Area Plans are taking shape. Join us on May 12 to learn about the consultant’s recommendations for these Activity Centers, including the overall designs, mix of uses, residential and building den...

03/24/2020

Community Development & Planning Information Pertaining to COVID-19 | City of Fairfax, VA

Community Development & Planning staff are ready to serve you while City Hall is operating with limited access. See the details: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/community-development-planning/community-development-planning-local-emergency-information

City Hall is currently operating in a limited access capacity, so all visitors to the building are required to make an appointment.  General information on accessing City Hall can be found here.  Additional City of Fairfax information on COVID-19 can be found here.

03/20/2020

Community Development & Planning Information Pertaining to COVID-19 | City of Fairfax, VA

**INFORMATION FOR CITY OF FAIRFAX BUSINESSES**

In response to the challenges our local business community is facing with impacts from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Fairfax will be allowing greater flexibility in the size and placement of temporary signage to allow businesses to communicate changes in their operations to customers, as well as extending the period of time that businesses can conduct temporary outdoor sales events as some businesses may choose to meet their customers outside of a building for pick-up service, etc..

**The provisions for “announcement signs,” as described in Section 4.6.12.B of the Zoning Ordinance, are modified as follows:
- Maximum square footage for the total amount of signage is increased from 32 to 64 square feet
- Signs may be located on a building, but may also be located elsewhere on the property provided they do not obstruct visibility for safe entry and exit from the property
- Signs utilizing these flexible provisions may remain in place concurrent with the City’s Declaration of Local Emergency (which is in effect through June 10, 2020 unless sooner rescinded or otherwise modified)
- The application and fee has been waived for these temporary signs for duration of the City’s Declaration of Local Emergency

**The provisions for “retail sales events and promotions,” as described in Section 3.5.6.C.1(b) of the Zoning Ordinance, are modified as follows:
- Outdoor sales events may be conducted concurrently with the City’s Declaration of Local Emergency (which is in effect through June 10, 2020 unless sooner rescinded or otherwise modified).
- Signs associated with the outdoor sales event should comply with the announcement sign provisions described above
- No application or fee is required for these temporary outdoor sales events

For more information please call 703-385-7820 or visit https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/community-development-planning/community-development-planning-local-emergency-information.

In response to the challenges our local business community is facing with impacts from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Fairfax will be allowing greater flexibility in the size and placement of temporary signage to allow businesses to communicate changes in their operations to customers...

03/18/2020

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Our 2020 Fact Book is live! Learn the latest on the City's demographics, land use, transportation data, community services, and other categories.

12/07/2019

City Council Regular Meeting

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (12/10/19) City Council regular meeting starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 111):
- Public hearing on requests for consideration of: a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) from IH, Industrial Heavy and CR, Commercial Retail to CR, Commercial Retail, with proffers; a Special Use Permit for fuel stations; Special Exceptions; and a Certificate of Appropriateness for architecture and landscaping, to allow the development of a grocery store and fuel stations on the premises known as 9700 Fairfax Boulevard (proposed Wawa at Rodeway Inn property)
- Public hearing on a request from Faithful Life Church for a Special Use Permit for a Religious Institution in the CR Commercial Retail Zoning District on the premises known as 9870 Main Street (Fairfax Square)
- Work sesion discussion on an application for the proposed redevelopment of the Breezeway Motel, Fairfax Gardens Apartments and four adjacent residential lots into a mixed use planned development
See the complete agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1908

Presentation of proclamation acknowledging Sharon Bulova, Chair, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for her years of stewardship to Fairfax County and collaborative relationship with the City of Fairfax.

12/06/2019

Congratulations to Community Development & Planning staff members Lisa Feibelman and Paul Nabti who were recognized for five years of service to the City of Fairfax at today's Employee Recognition Luncheon!

12/06/2019

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

On the agenda for Monday's (12/9/19) Planning Commission regular meeting starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 100):
- Presentation to Planning Commissioner Joseph Harmon
- Consideration of the request for approval of the preliminary subdivision plat for the Paul VI Redevelopment (10675 Fairfax Boulevard and 10600 & 10606 Cedar Avenue)
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to the Code of the City of Fairfax, Chapter 110 (Zoning)
- Public hearing on the City of Fairfax proposed FY2021 - FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan
See the agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1728

Paul VI Redevelopment - Consideration of the request of IDI Fairfax LLC for approval of the preliminary subdivision plat for Paul VI Redevelopment, located at 10675 Fairfax Boulevard and 10600 & 10606 Cedar Avenue and more particularly described as Tax Maps 57-1-02: 112, 113 & 114.

12/01/2019

City Council Special Meeting & Work Session

On the agenda for Tuesday night's (12/3/19) City Council special meeting and work session starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 111):
- Joint discussion and update with the Environmental Sustainability Committee
- Discussion of a green building policy
See the complete agenda at: https://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1745

Discussion of a resolution amending City Council policy regarding seasonal water use and impact on wastewater utility bills (R-01-40 and R-13-18).

11/15/2019

Planning Commission Special Meeting/Work Session

On the agenda for Monday's (11/18/19) Planning Commission special meeting/work session starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 100):
- Public hearing on a request for a rezoning to allow the development of a grocery store and a fuel station on the premises known as 9700 Fairfax Boulevard
- Public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Code of the City of Fairfax, Chapter 110 (Zoning Ordinance), including parking in townhouse developments and other items
- Work session discussion on the proposed FY2021-FY2025 Capital Improvement Program
See the agenda at: http://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1727

Public hearing on a request from 9700 Fairfax Blvd LLC, applicant, by Robert D. Brant, agent/attorney, for consideration of a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) from IH – Industrial Heavy and CR – Commercial Retail to CR – Commercial Retail retaining the Architectural Control Overlay District (AC...

11/11/2019

City Council Regular Meeting

On the agenda for tomorrow night's (Tues, 11/12/19) City Council meeting starting at 7pm (10455 Armstrong Street, Room 100):
- Public hearings on Special Use Permits to allow continued use of modular temporary classrooms at Fairfax High School and Providence Elementary School
See complete agenda at: http://fairfax.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=11&event_id=1906

Consideration of an award of contract to Meadville Land Service, Inc. in an estimated amount of $794,625 for the Tusico Branch of Accotink Creek Stream Restoration Project, Phase I.