R-24-26RESOLUTION NO. R-24-26
Resolution Approving and Adopting the Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan
WHEREAS, § 15.2-2223 of the Code of Virginia requires the City Council to adopt a
comprehensive plan for the physical development of the territory within the jurisdiction of the City
of Fairfax and that it may be amended in parts that cover sections or divisions of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan recommends small area plans be
developed for each of the five activity centers identified on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Map to be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan by reference as amendments to geographical
sections of the City; and
WHEREAS, in May 2022, the City Council and the Planning Commission both supported development
of the Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan as the next priority after adoption of the Old Town Fairfax,
Northfax, and Kamp Washington Small Area Plans and charged the Planning Commission with
preparing such plans to be considered for adoption; and
WHEREAS, the Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan has been prepared with the purpose 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,
welfare, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the inhabitants, including the elderly and
persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 8, 2024 and recommended
approval and adoption of the draft Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan with modifications to City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the draft Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan as recommended for approval with
modifications by the Planning Commission has been posted on the City website in accordance with
§ 15.2-2226 of the Code of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with § 15.2-2226 of the Code of Virginia, the City Council of the City of
Fairfax held a public hearing on July 23, 2024 for the purpose of receiving comments related to the
proposed Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fairfax hereby
approves the Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan and adopts the draft dated July 11, 2024, as may be
amended by the City Council.
This resolution shall be effective as provided by law.
ADOPTED: July 23, 2024
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilmember Bates
Aye
Councilmember Doyle Feingold
Naye
Councilmember Greenfield
Naye
Councilmember Lim
Aye
Councilmember Ross
Aye
Councilmember Stehle
Aye