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Falls Church adopts stronger tree‑canopy requirements for business districts after rehearing
Summary
After staff clarified that state law requires a cash‑in‑lieu option in hardship cases and the council briefly rescinded an earlier vote to reopen the public hearing, Falls Church adopted TO 25‑22 to increase minimum tree canopy coverage in nonresidential districts; the final adoption was unanimous.
The Falls Church City Council adopted TO 25‑22 on March 9, 2026, strengthening minimum tree‑canopy standards for nonresidential zoning districts and adjusting associated documentation requirements.
City Arborist Charles Prince summarized small edits made since the prior review, noting clarifications in the staff report about how fee calculations are determined and cleanup language…
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