On Feb. 20, 2025, the Arlington County Manager approved a significant update to Administrative Regulation 4.1, which governs the submission and review process for most real estate development in Arlington County....more
For the first time since 2009, the Virginia General Assembly has not extended the validity periods for all approved site plans, special permits and special exceptions. Under Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2209.1:1, all valid...more
The Fairfax County Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) Process, which opens almost the entire county up for comprehensive plan amendments, will begin in January 2025 and is the only opportunity for the next two years for real...more
Fairfax County, Virginia, will launch its next site specific plan amendment (SSPA) cycle in early 2025. This presents a significant opportunity for property owners and developers to add value and respond to changing market...more
On Oct. 10, 2023, the Arlington County Board held a working session with economic development staff to discuss potential policy changes to facilitate office-residential projects....more
On Jan. 21, 2023, the Arlington County Board amended the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to allow a set of new uses.
The ordinance amendment will expand the number of permitted uses in commercial/mixed-use zoning...more
On Jan. 31, 2022, Prince William County, Virginia, released its draft Land Use Chapter and draft Future Land Use Map for public review and comment.
The new releases are part of the county’s comprehensive plan update known...more
Fairfax County, Virginia, is taking proactive steps to facilitate additional affordable housing options in the area.
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) recently announced the availability of...more
Several years of work culminated in the March 23, 2021, adoption of a new zoning ordinance (zMOD) by the Fairfax County, Virginia, Board of Supervisors. This is the first comprehensive zoning update since 1978....more
On Feb. 23, 2021, the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Virginia, amended its Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) policy to target lower income levels, with a commensurate reduction in the percentage of affordable units...more
Arlington County, Virginia, recently unveiled three major housing initiatives that will have a significant impact on how affordable housing is addressed in redevelopment projects for the foreseeable future....more
An ongoing study of Reston, Virginia, could lead to the establishment of additional historic designations at the federal, state and county levels across the community.
A survey commissioned through a Virginia Department of...more
In response to the impact of COVID-19 on the office real estate market, Arlington County, Virginia, recently announced it is pursuing new administrative guidance to increase flexibility and support for repurposing existing...more
Fairfax County, Virginia, has authorized a review of its Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) policy based upon recommendations from a task force appointed by the county’s Board of Supervisors. The proposed policy changes lower the...more
In early June 2020, Arlington County will roll out a new virtual Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) process that should streamline Arlington’s community review process in the short to midterm....more
Demonstrating the resiliency of Virginia’s local governments, Arlington County’s “Plan Lee Highway” study is picking up pace. This study will open opportunities to develop or reposition property within the corridor to add...more
The IRS and Treasury Department recently released proposed regulations providing guidance for investors looking to take advantage of the capital gains deferrals available in the opportunity zone program created under the 2017...more
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Fairfax County recently announced it will accept site-specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the northern portion of the County. The deadline for such nominations is Dec. 5, 2017.
This opportunity applies to property...more
A new initiative to provide better proffer compliance tracking has launched in Fairfax County. The initiative requires applicants to submit a standalone proffer compliance matrix beginning at the first site plan submission. ...more
FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS COMMITTEE MEETING -
March 28, 2017 – 10:00am – Government Center Conference Room 11...more
Chairman Bulova recently created a Community Council on Land Use Engagement to discuss and make recommendations on ways to improve communication with citizens during the land use process. The first meeting was held on...more