R-24-30RESOLUTION NO. R-24-30
Resolution Approving and Adopting Amendments to the
City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive 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 § 15.2-2230 of the Code of Virginia requires that it be reviewed at least once every
five years to determine whether it is advisable to amend the plan; and
WHEREAS, § 2-227 of the Code of the City of Fairfax charges the Planning Commission with the
responsibility of planning for the future development of the city so that residential areas may be
provided with healthy surroundings, so that the needs of industry and business may be recognized and
so that transportation systems; highway, utility, health, educational and recreational facilities and the
city itself all may grow in a manner consonant with the efficient and economical use of public funds;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan was adopted in February, 2019, and the
Planning Commission reviewed the plan in early 2023 in advance of the five-year anniversary of
adoption, and determined it is advisable to amend it; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan have 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; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on September 23, 2024 in
accordance with § 15.2-2225 of the Code of Virginia and recommended approval and adoption of the
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan with modifications to City Council; and
WHEREAS, the draft amendments to the City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan as
recommended for approval with modifications by the Planning Commission have 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 October 8, 2024, for the purpose of receiving comments related to
the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fairfax approves the
City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan and adopts the draft dated September 27, 2024, as may be
amended by the City Council.
This resolution shall be effective as provided by law.
ADOPTED: October 8, 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
Aye
Councilmember Greenfield
Aye
Councilmember Lim
Aye
Councilmember Ross
Aye
Councilmember Stehle
Aye