Department of Planning and Development

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703-324-1380 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Tracy Strunk
Director

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Staff Reports for Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments

The Code of Virginia requires localities to review their Comprehensive Plans at least once every five years. The Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan is evaluated more frequently to manage the dynamic changes in the County and to conduct Plan maintenance.  Plan amendments are initiated by a motion by the Board of Supervisors.  In order for an amendment to be adopted, it must be the subject of a public hearing before the Planning Commission (PC) and the Board of Supervisors (BOS). See the Planning Commission's Meeting Calendar for information about currently scheduled Planning Commission public hearings. The Board of Supervisors must vote to adopt the amendment in order to change the Plan.  

Staff reports for the proposed amendments scheduled for public hearing are listed below. Click on an amendment to expand for more information.

This page contains only Plan amendments for which staff reports have been published.  Please visit the Current Plan Amendments page to view Plan amendments that are under review.

Authorized for Public Hearing

On April 11, 2023, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (“Board”) authorized Plan amendment SSPA 2023-I-2B for Tax Map Parcel 51-3 ((1)) 43 located at 6200 Wilson Boulevard, Falls Church, VA 22044. This Plan amendment considers adding a Plan option for a mix of uses, including up to 20,000 square feet of retail and an increase in residential potential up to 300 additional multifamily dwelling units, resulting in a total of up to 520 residential units on the property. The existing residential structure, with 220 units, is proposed to remain.

The Plan amendment is under review concurrent with Rezoning application RZ/FDP‑2024‑MA‑00013, which proposes rezoning the property from the R-20 (Residential, twenty dwelling units per acre) to the PRM (Planned Residential Mixed-Use) District to accommodate up to 250 additional multifamily dwelling units and 5,000 square feet of retail use. Any recommendation for this Plan amendment should not be construed as a favorable recommendation by the Board, the Planning Commission, or staff on the proposed zoning applications and does not relieve the applicant from compliance with the provisions of all applicable ordinances, regulations, and adopted standards.

Planning Commission Public Hearing:  Wednesday, March 11, 2026 

  • On March 11, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 12-0 to recommend to the Board of Supervisors the adoption of the staff recommendation for Plan Amendment SSPA 2023-I-2B. View PC Action

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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Staff Report

On May 13, 2025, the Board of Supervisors authorized the consideration of a Comprehensive Plan amendment to incorporate the Active Transportation and Trails Plan, including updates to the Transportation Element of the Policy Plan to align technical terms, definitions and facility type recommendations, map notes and to remove references to the Countywide Trails Plan and Bicycle Master Plan. Additionally, amendments to Special Area Plans and other elements of the Comprehensive Plan may be necessary to reflect updated references and maintain internal consistency across planning documents.  

Planning Commission Public Hearing:  Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

  • On March 11, 2026, the Planning Commission deferred decision on Plan Amendment 2025-CW-T1 to March 18, 2026.
  • On March 18, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 10-0 to recommend to the Board of Supervisors adoption of the staff recommendations for Plan Amendment 2025-CW-T1. View PC Action

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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Staff Report

On April 11, 2023, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) 2023-III-6UP for the Reston Transit Station Area (TSA) Study as part of the 2022-2023 Countywide SSPA process. The Study included, but was not limited to, specific considerations for the proposed land use mix, density/intensity, consolidation recommendations, and other proposed changes and was to include nominations CPN22-HM-001, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 009, 010, 014. These nominations were initially placed on the Plan amendment Work Program as a Tier 3 Priority to allow for the conclusion of the Reston Plan amendment (PA 2020-III-UP1) that was occurring at the time.

On July 25, 2023, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors re-authorized and re-tiered the Reston TSA Study as a Tier 1 Priority inclusive of nine total Plan amendments, including the Samuel Morse Plan amendment (SSPA-2023-III-11UP). The Samuel Morse Drive nomination, as originally submitted, included four parcels, Tax Map Parcel 18-3 ((6)) 7A, 7B, 7C and 8B. During the course of review, the proposal has evolved to exclude Parcel 8B. The subject site is currently planned for office, industrial, institutional and mixed-use, between 0.5 to 1.0 floor area ratio (FAR). This Plan amendment proposes to add an option for residential use up to 1.4 FAR. Additional study of the remaining Plan amendments in the Reston TSA Study is ongoing and will be considered separately in the future.

Planning Commission Public Hearing: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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Staff Report

On October 25, 2022, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (“Board”) authorized a comprehensive review of the Plan guidance for the Centreville Area and Suburban Center. In doing so, the Board noted that the existing Plan language had not been comprehensively reviewed in more than 25 years and directed staff to evaluate whether the adopted recommendations continue to reflect current conditions, community needs, and countywide priorities. The Board further emphasized that the study should advance inclusive community engagement goals and, based on study findings, identify new Plan priorities, potential opportunities for redevelopment, and potential changes to the Comprehensive Plan.

Planning Commission Public Hearing:  Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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Staff Report

Additional Information

All public hearings are held at:

Board Auditorium
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035

Persons wishing to speak at the public hearings on these topics may call the Office of the Clerk to the Planning Commission: 703-324-2865, TTY 711, and the Office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors: 703-324-3151, TTY 711, to be placed on the respective speakers list or may appear and be heard.

Sign up for the speakers' list online:  Planning Commission  |  Board of Supervisors

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