Staff previews draft zoning amendments to implement small area plans, proposes new Activity Center district and community benefits program Staff presented draft zoning ordinance amendments to align the City’s zoning rules with adopted small area plans, proposing a new Activity Center district (rezoning only), a community benefits program (bonus density tied to open space and transportation infrastructure), land‑assembly incentives, parking adjustments and a tree‑preservation effort tied to the Urban Forest Master Plan.

Fairfax City is set to revolutionize its zoning with a new Activity Center district and a community benefits program aimed at enhancing public spaces and transportation.

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Planning Commission sends FY27–31 CIP recommendations to City Council, stresses fire‑station and community‑center priorities The Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending the FY27–31 Capital Improvement Program to City Council, highlighting support for Fire Station 3, the Willard‑Sherwood community center, West Drive property acquisition and Katherine Johnson Middle School turf fields; the commission plans to present these recommendations to Council on Feb. 10.

Fairfax City's Planning Commission has just recommended crucial improvements for the next five years, including urgent upgrades to Fire Station 3 and the community center—what's at stake for your neighborhood?

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Council Member Peterson discusses power outage and local transportation concerns Council highlights ongoing power outages and transportation planning issues affecting residents.

Fairfax City Council is tackling urgent community issues, from power outages to transportation planning, and they're calling on residents to have their voices heard!

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