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Fairfax City planning commission begins review process for FY2027–2031 capital improvement program
Summary
At a Oct. 27 work session the Planning Commission received an introductory presentation on the city’s FY2027–2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) review process, a tightened timeline for recommendations, and a preview of likely large projects including school renovations, a high‑school roof replacement and Fire Station 3 redevelopment.
The Fairfax City Planning Commission on Oct. 27 held a work session to begin its annual review of the city’s Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2027–2031, including schedule, decision points and how projects will be evaluated against the comprehensive plan.
Planning Department staff told commissioners the chief financial officer will present a draft CIP at the commission’s next meeting on Nov. 10 and that the draft will be posted for public review the following day. Staff said the commission typically conducts its review from November through January, must complete a public hearing by Jan. 26 to meet the timeline for a planned presentation to City Council on Feb. 3, and can hold additional special or joint meetings if commissioners need more time.
The presentation stressed the planning commission’s role is to evaluate capital projects through the lens of the city’s comprehensive plan and to identify whether projects require a separate public facilities review under the Code of…
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