R-20-29RESOLUTION NO.2020-29
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE
NORTHFAX 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 January 2019, the City Council prioritized the Old Town Fairfax and Northfax
Small Area Plans among the five activity centers and charged the Planning Commission with
preparing such plans to be considered for adoption by June of 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Northfax 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 June 8, 2020 and
recommended approval and adoption of the draft Northfax Small Area Plan to City Council; and
WHEREAS, the draft Northfax Small Area Plan as recommended for approval 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 June 23, 2020 for the purpose of receiving comments
related to the proposed Northfax Small Area Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fairfax hereby
approves the Northfax Small Area Plan and adopts the draft dated June 23, 2020, as may be
amended by the City Council.
Adopted: June 23, 2020
P&d'.X Y'-
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
The vote on the motion to approve was recorded as follows:
VOTE:
Councilmember DeMarco
Aye
Councilmember Lim
Aye
Councilmember Miller
Aye
Councilmember Passey
Aye
Councilmember Stehle
Aye
Councilmember Yi
Aye