Z-23-00073 is a rezoningRezoningChanging which zoning district a property sits in, which changes what can be built there. Goes to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, then to City Council for the vote. application filed by The Hill, A Davies Family, LLC to rezone 4131 Chain Bridge Road (the "Davies Property") in Fairfax from RM (Residential Medium) to CU (Commercial Urban), retaining the Old Town Fairfax Transition Overlay District (TOD), with an associated General Development PlanGeneral development planThe conceptual layout submitted with a rezoning or special use permit that shows what the applicant commits to build. (GDP) with proffersProfferA written promise an applicant volunteers with a rezoning, such as a cash contribution, a road improvement, or a use limit. Once accepted it binds the land., special exceptionsSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property., and a Certificate of AppropriatenessCertificate of appropriatenessBoard of Architectural Review approval that an exterior change fits the district's design standards.. At its June 23, 2025 regular meeting, the Planning CommissionPlanning CommissionThe appointed body that reviews land-use applications and plans first and sends a recommendation to City Council, which makes the final decision. recommended denial by a 4-2 vote, finding the GDP not in conformance with the Comprehensive PlanComprehensive planThe city's long-range vision for land use, transportation, housing, and parks. Rezonings are judged partly on whether they fit it. and other adopted City goals and policies as currently presented.
The Davies Property project involves a rezoningRezoningChanging which zoning district a property sits in, which changes what can be built there. Goes to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, then to City Council for the vote. from RM to CU (retaining the TOD overlay) and a General Development PlanGeneral development planThe conceptual layout submitted with a rezoning or special use permit that shows what the applicant commits to build. with proffersProfferA written promise an applicant volunteers with a rezoning, such as a cash contribution, a road improvement, or a use limit. Once accepted it binds the land. for a mixed-useMixed-useA building or project that combines homes with shops, offices, or other uses. building at 4131 Chain Bridge Rd on 2.69 acres. The proposed development includes 276 apartments, approximately 6,319 sq ft of retail, approximately 4,188 sq ft of office, and structured parking.
- Site planSite planThe engineered drawings of a project: buildings, parking, grading, stormwater, landscaping. Reviewed by staff for code compliance after zoning is settled. approvals are still pending, with an estimated approximately one year required to complete that process once initiated.
- Construction has not begun; commencement depends on improvement in interest rates, which were cited at approximately 7% as of late 2026 as making the project financially unviable.
4131 Chain Bridge Road (Tax Map Parcel 57-4-02-040, 2.69 +/- acres) is the site of the Davies Property, owned by The Hill, A Davies Family, LLC, located in the Old Town Fairfax Transition Overlay District. The applicant sought to rezoneRezoningChanging which zoning district a property sits in, which changes what can be built there. Goes to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, then to City Council for the vote. the parcel from RM Residential Medium to CU Commercial Urban, retaining the TOD overlay, along with approval of a General Development PlanGeneral development planThe conceptual layout submitted with a rezoning or special use permit that shows what the applicant commits to build. with proffersProfferA written promise an applicant volunteers with a rezoning, such as a cash contribution, a road improvement, or a use limit. Once accepted it binds the land., special exceptionsSpecial exceptionA council-approved departure from a specific zoning rule, such as parking counts or height, for one property., and a Certificate of AppropriatenessCertificate of appropriatenessBoard of Architectural Review approval that an exterior change fits the district's design standards., to facilitate a mixed-useMixed-useA building or project that combines homes with shops, offices, or other uses. redevelopment.
The Old Town Fairfax Transition Overlay District (TOD) is a zoningZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district. overlay district applied to properties within or adjacent to Old Town Fairfax. It functions as a layer on top of base zoning designations and governs development standards for properties within its boundaries.
- Outcome of the Courthouse Plaza rezoningRezoningChanging which zoning district a property sits in, which changes what can be built there. Goes to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, then to City Council for the vote. application (10300 Willard Way and 3922 Blenheim Boulevard) public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. at the 2026-10-26 Planning CommissionPlanning CommissionThe appointed body that reviews land-use applications and plans first and sends a recommendation to City Council, which makes the final decision. meeting — no minutes or action record is…
- Outcome of the Gallery at City Center rezoningRezoningChanging which zoning district a property sits in, which changes what can be built there. Goes to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, then to City Council for the vote. application public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. at the 2026-10-26 Planning CommissionPlanning CommissionThe appointed body that reviews land-use applications and plans first and sends a recommendation to City Council, which makes the final decision. meeting — no minutes or action record is available.
The Northfax East-West Roadway is a City of Fairfax capital project to construct a new east-west roadway connecting Chain Bridge Road/University Drive Extension to Cambridge Road in the Northfax area. The project carries an estimated total cost of approximately $21 million, with roughly half funded by NVTA 70% funds and the other half by VDOT Revenue Sharing funds.
- VDOT has not yet announced a decision on the Revenue Sharing Funding application submitted under R-25-27.
- The specific estimated construction cost and funding split for the Northfax East-West Roadway component of the application has not been fully recorded in available materials.
The Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project is a City of Fairfax transportation project focused on adding multimodal infrastructure along Blenheim Boulevard. As of early 2025, construction was anticipated to begin that year, with utility relocation confirmed underway as of March 2026.
- The School Board's discussion of the project, particularly the proposed amphitheater on Fairfax High School grounds, was ongoing as of September 2026 and the board's formal recommendation to City…
- The construction contract award was conditional on final approval by VDOT; confirmation of that approval has not been recorded.
The George Snyder Trail was a planned shared-use path project (VDOT UPC 112816) in the City of Fairfax aimed at improving multimodal connectivity along Fairfax Boulevard. The project received $20.6 million in I-66 Outside the Beltway concessionaire funding.
- What will the final alignment and scope of the Wilcoxon Trail Extension (formerly George Snyder Trail Extension) be, pending the feasibility study and public outreach authorized in May 2026?
- Will the modified Wilcoxon Trail Extension alignment satisfy VDOT Smart Scale parameters and scoring requirements?
The Old Town Parking Study is a city-commissioned project that analyzed parking utilization across Old Town, with field observations conducted by a consultant in the fall of 2024. The study's primary purpose was to evaluate how upcoming specific redevelopments in Old Town would impact parking in the area, though it yielded broad data on parking utilization across lots, retail centers, and office properties throughout the district.
- Council and Commission discussions on proposed parking requirement reductions (including a custom reduction based on study data and a debated office rate of 1 per 400–500 sq ft with possible 20%…
- Whether the city will formally adopt updated parking standards informed by the Old Town Parking Study data remains unresolved as of the latest available record.
The General ZoningZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district. Text AmendmentsText amendmentA change to the words of the zoning ordinance itself, citywide, rather than to one property's district. are a set of zoning text changes initiated by the Planning CommissionPlanning CommissionThe appointed body that reviews land-use applications and plans first and sends a recommendation to City Council, which makes the final decision.. The City Council held a work sessionWork sessionA meeting for discussion and briefing only. No formal votes are taken, but positions get set here. on the amendments at its June 3, 2025 meeting, as reported by staff to the Planning Commission on June 23, 2025.
The Historic Properties Evaluation is a study assessing the historic significance of several properties in the city. On June 3, 2025, City Council received a presentation on the evaluation during a work sessionWork sessionA meeting for discussion and briefing only. No formal votes are taken, but positions get set here.; no vote or formal action was taken.
- No formal action has been recorded on the evaluation's findings — it is unclear what decisions or next steps the Council or Commission will take based on the potential National Register eligibility…
The Willard-Sherwood Community Center expansion/rebuild is a major capital project for the City of Fairfax. In November 2024, City Council unanimously approved ResolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. R-24-32 authorizing the City of Fairfax Economic Development Authority to issue revenue bonds up to $54,500,000 to finance general government capital projects, with Willard-Sherwood listed as an anticipated expenditure.
- The optional performing arts space renovation at the existing Stacey C. Sherwood Community Center was excluded from R-26-13 and its future disposition has not been resolved.
- Construction timeline and expected completion date have not been recorded in the available material.
The Old Town Small Area PlanSmall area planA detailed plan for one neighborhood or corridor that fills in the comprehensive plan's broad goals with block-level guidance. is a City of Fairfax planning document adopted on June 23, 2020, governing land use, open space, transportation, and design recommendations for the Old Town activity center area. It provides specific guidance that supersedes general comprehensive planComprehensive planThe city's long-range vision for land use, transportation, housing, and parks. Rezonings are judged partly on whether they fit it. activity-center recommendations, including directives on green space connectivity, building height and character, sidewalk design, and circulation.
- Whether and how the Old Town Small Area PlanSmall area planA detailed plan for one neighborhood or corridor that fills in the comprehensive plan's broad goals with block-level guidance. will be formally reviewed and updated, and on what timeline — including whether it should be expedited ahead of the Northfax, Kamp Washington, and Fairfax…
- Whether zoningZoningThe city rules that say what can be built where: uses, height, density, setbacks, and parking, by district.-related 'bright line' conversations occurring through the zoning islands process will resolve key questions before a formal plan revision is undertaken.
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