19881129 1988-23ORDINANCE NO. 1988-23
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR
THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA, DATED NOVEMBER 29, 1988
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 15.1-454 of the Code of Virginia the Planning
Commission reviewed the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, at a public hearing held on November 18, 1985, the Planning
Commission determined that it was advisable to amend the Plan; and
WHEREAS, in the preparation of the updated Comprehensive Plan, the
Planning Commission held numerous public work sessions to study land use,
transportation and other matters specified in the Code of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held public hearings on February 29,
1988, and March 14, 1988, pursuant to Sec. 15.1-448 of the Code of Virginia
to solicit public input; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of April ll, 1988, the Planning Commission
adopted a resolution recommending the Plan and certified a copy to the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, in its consideration of the updated Comprehensive Plan, the
City Council conducted several public work sessions and, pursuant to Sec.
15.1-450 of the Code of Virginia; held public hearings on June 14, 1988, and
November 29, 1988, to soli'cit public input; and
WHEREAS, the updated Comprehensive Plan has been developed for the pur-
pose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious
development of the City which will, in accordance with present and probable
future needs and resources best promote the health, safety, morals, order,
convenience, prosperity and general welfare of its inhabitants;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Fair-
fax, Virginia on this 29th day of November, 1988, that the updated Compre-
hensive Plan dated November 29, 1988, is hereby adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RECOGNIZED that, as a result of detailed studies of the
City's Old Town area which are currently underway, the City Council may
reconsider the Plan's recommendations for that area if the results of those
studies indicate the need for refinement of this Plan.
Planning Commission Hearing: March 14, 1988
City Council Hearing: November 29, 1988
Adopted: November 29, 1988
ATTEST:
erk