R-20-28RESOLUTION NO.2020-28
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE
OLD TOWN FAIRFAX 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 Old Town Fairfax Visioning Committee, created by a resolution of the City Council
in March 2019 to provide guidance on the Old Town Fairfax Small Area Plan, prepared a report with
the following vision statement for Old Town Fairfax: "A vibrant destination for all people to connect,
innovate, and share unique experiences", which was accepted by City Council on December 10, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, the Old Town Fairfax 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 Old Town Fairfax Small Area Plan to City Council; and
WHEREAS, the draft Old Town Fairfax 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 Old Town Fairfax Small Area Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fairfax hereby
approves the Old Town Fairfax Small Area Plan and adopts the draft dated June 23, 2020, as may be
amended by the City Council.
Adopted: June 23, 2020
Mayor
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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
ATTACHMENT 7A-2
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