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Fairfax County ARB adopts revised design guidelines covering 15 historic overlay districts

Fairfax County Architectural Review Board · February 17, 2026
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The Fairfax County Architectural Review Board unanimously adopted new, illustrated general design guidelines and updated district-specific guidance for 15 historic overlay districts after a presentation by preservation consultants EHT Traceries. The board said the documents will be posted online soon.

The Fairfax County Architectural Review Board unanimously approved revised general design guidelines and updated guidance for 15 historic overlay districts at its Feb. 12 meeting.

Sarah Banish, director of preservation planning and project manager with EHT Traceries, told the board the project began in October 2019 and included site visits, multiple draft iterations and eight public information sessions. "It's been a long process, and I really want to thank DPD staff, the ARB for your work and thoughtful…

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