Community Meetings November 14 and November 21
Fairfax City is launching two separate projects to amend the Zoning Ordinance.
Small Area Plans Zoning Standards
The first project seeks to rectify contradictions between the zoning ordinance and adopted Small Area Plans. The City has adopted four small area plans for identified Activity Centers. Some of the guidance in these Small Area Plans contradicts the zoning ordinance. The goal of this project is to identify major points of contradiction and examine what, if any, updates should be made to the zoning ordinance to make the ordinance and policy documents more aligned. There will be a chance to learn more about the project and provide input at the community meeting on November 14 at 6pm at City Hall. To learn more about this project, visit the project page on Engage.
Accessory Dwelling Units Zoning Standards
The second zoning ordinance project will look at potentially expanding what types of Accessory Dwelling Units are allowed. Currently, Accessory Dwelling Units are only allowed to be attached to the primary residence and occupied be either those who are over 55 and/or those with disabilities. City Council asked staff to investigate the possibility of relaxing the occupancy standards and also whether or not to allow detached Accessory Dwelling Units. There will be a chance to provide input at the community meeting on November 21 at 6pm at Historic Blenheim. To learn more about the topic, visit Engage Fairfax.
If you have any questions, please feel free to either post to Engage or reach out to Amy Lynne Denny directly at amylynne.denny@fairfaxva.gov.
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