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19970225 1997-2ORDINANCE NO. 1997-2 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE FINAL DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, FOR THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15.1-454 of the Code of Virginia, the Planning Commission reviewed the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, at a public hearing held on January 25, 1993, the Planning Commission determined that it was advisable to redraft the Comprehensive Plan adopted November 29, 1988 and amended 12/18/90 and 7/11/95; and WHEREAS, in the preparation of the Final Draft 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 26, 1996, April 22, 1996 and January 13, 1997, pursuant to Section 15.1-448 of the Code of Virginia to solicit public input; and WHEREAS, at its meeting of January 13, 1997, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending the Final Draft Plan, with amendments, and certified a copy to the City Council; and WHEREAS, in its consideration of the Final Draft Comprehensive Plan, the City Council conducted several public work sessions and, pursuant to Section 15.1-450 of the Code of Virginia, held public hearings on January 14, 1997 and January 28, 1997, to solicit public input; and WHEREAS, the Final Draft Comprehensive Plan has been developed for 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, morals, order, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of its inhabitants; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, on this 25th day of February 1997, that the Final Draft Comprehensive Plan dated December 4, 1996, as amended February 25, 1997, is hereby adopted. Planning Commission Hearing: February 26 and April 22, 1996 and January 13, 1997 City Council Hearing: January 14 and 28, 1997 Adopted: February 25, 1997 ATTEST: ~lerk ~Mayor'~