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Staff previews draft zoning amendments to implement small area plans, proposes new Activity Center district and community benefits program
Summary
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.
Planning staff presented a multi‑phase effort to translate the policy guidance in Fairfax City’s small area plans into regulatory language. The Feb. 9 briefing outlined the proposed zoning structure, dimensional standards and a community benefits program intended to reduce ad‑hoc special exceptions and to provide clearer expectations for applicants.
Key elements of the draft: a new Activity Center zoning district (rezoning required; only applicable inside mapped activity centers), a required Unified Development Plan for planned developments in activity centers, and an alternative‑compliance pathway (special exceptions/adjustments) intended to allow flexibility as the city gains experience with the new district. Staff said proffers would remain permitted in…
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