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Arlington launches public phase of study to limit impervious surfaces in low‑density neighborhoods
Summary
County staff has begun Phase 1 of a study to recommend limits on impervious surfaces in Arlington’s low‑residential zoning districts, with public open houses, a mapping tool and consultant analysis planned before draft options are prepared.
Arlington County staff on Sept. 16 opened a public engagement phase of a Low Residential Study that will evaluate setting limits on impervious surfaces in the county’s lower‑density residential zoning districts to improve stormwater outcomes and protect tree canopy.
The study, led by staff planners Nick Rogers and Eileen Winquist, will proceed in three phases: (1) build shared understanding and outreach this fall; (2) evaluate regulatory options and model impacts in early 2026; and (3) prepare draft zoning text for Planning Commission and County Board consideration. “The objective is focused on better outcomes for stormwater management and tree canopy,” Rogers told the board.
Why it matters: impervious surface — measured by the county code as “any surface that significantly impedes or prevents the ground…
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