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Fairfax County
Zoning Ordinance
Restructuring
and
Revising Land UsesJanuary 24, 2018
Agenda
1. Short background presentation
2. Questions about the project
3. General questions about the Zoning Ordinance
4. Targeted discussion about specific topics
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The Project
An ambitious program to:
Restructure the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance
Create New Categories and Modernize the List of Allowable Land Uses
Project Team:
Partnership between Fairfax County staff and Clarion-led consultant team
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Who Are We?
◦ National land-use consulting firm
◦ 17 staff in Denver and Chapel Hill
◦ Zoning and land development ordinances for over 180 communities
◦ Significant experience with zoning under Virginia law
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Clarion Associates
Don Elliott, FAICP
◦ Planner/Lawyer/Project Manager
◦ A Better Way to Zone
Tim Richards, AICP
◦ Planner/Lawyer/Code Drafting
Lisa Steiner, AICP
◦ Planner/Code Drafting
Tareq Wafaie, AICP
◦ Planner/Code Drafting
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Our Support Team
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Why Do This?
The structure of the current Zoning Ordinance is outdated and related provisions are contained in multiple places -- which makes it difficult to find answers to typical zoning questions
The current Zoning Ordinance makes it difficult to take advantage of new technology to make both text and graphic content available on multiple digital platforms
The current Zoning Ordinance does not reflect current or emerging land uses
The format of the current Zoning Ordinance lacks graphics and illustrations and is not user-friendly
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Why Do This?Current StructureThe Constitution of the OrdinanceGeneral RegulationsResidential District RegulationsCommercial District RegulationsIndustrial District RegulationsPlanned Development District RegulationsOverlay District RegulationsSpecial PermitsSpecial ExceptionsAccessory Uses, Accessory Services Uses and
Home OccupationsOff-Street Parking and Loading, Private StreetsSignsLandscaping and ScreeningPerformance StandardsNonconformitiesDevelopment PlansSite PlansAdministration, Amendments, Violations and PenaltiesBoards, Commissions, CommitteesOrdinance Structure, Interpretations and Definitions
Typical New Structure(Just an Example)
General Provisions
Zoning Districts
Allowable Use Regulations
Building and Development Standards
Application Procedures
Review Procedures
Definitions
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Why Do This?Current Trends in Zoning Ordinance Structure and Organization
• Fewer chapters for easier navigation and internal consistency
• Consolidation and similar provisions, such as:• Application procedures and
submission requirements
• Use of understandable terms and provisions
• Many more graphics, illustrations, and flowcharts
• Ability to easily navigate and search on computers, smartphones, or tablets
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Why Do This?
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Why Do This?
Typical New Structure of Use Regulations(Just an Example)
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Why Do This?Current Trends in Land Use Categories
• Fewer, broader land use categories for:• Easier navigation• Less frequent amendments • Market flexibility among uses with
similar land use impacts
• Clear treatment of new/emerging uses, such as:• Electric vehicle charging stations• Artisan manufacturing
• Organization into updated categories and subcategories for:• More internally consistent treatment of
similar land uses• Less frequent amendments
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Why Do This?Current Trends in Land Use Categories
• Grouping of “Vehicle-related uses” for better control and plan implementation
• Consolidation of “Use-specific standards”, which can include additional controls for specific locations and neighborhoods
• More controls on the minimum or maximum size of individual uses to help reinforce current or intended character of different areas.
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The Work Plan
o Extensive Stakeholder Outreach Throughout
o Presentations on Current Trends in Zoning Regulation and Zoning Ordinance Structure
o Public Drafts Available for Review and Comment
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Outreach and Engagement
o Project Website
o Facebook Page for Notices
o Online Surveys
o E-mail List for Notices
o Public Meetings
o Individual and Small Group Interviews
o Short Video Clips
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-zoning/zmod
https://www.facebook.com/ fairfaxcountyzoning/
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Outreach and Engagement
Please Take the Online Survey:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/zMOD
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Outreach and Engagement
And Feel Free to Leave Comments, Ask Questions, or Sign Up for E-mail Notices
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The Schedule
TASKS
2018 2019
J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J1. Initial Public Outreach &
Feedback
2. Determine the Structure
3. Update the Land Use Categories
4. Modernize the Zoning Ordinance
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Next Steps
o Continued outreach to and comments from stakeholders
o Second visit to Fairfax County to present information on Emerging Trends in Zoning
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Questions
Discussion
Priorities
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-zoning/zmod
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