City of Fairfax Green Building Policy
approvedStatus set at City Council Meeting on Jun 23, 2026
- Proposed
- Under review
- approvedJun 23, 2026
Summary
The City of Fairfax Green Building Policy is a municipal sustainability initiative aimed at improving the environmental resilience of development in the city, addressing concerns such as stormwater management, runoff, and the urban heat island effect. The policy was developed with assistance from The Cadmus Group and went through a multi-step process beginning with a Planning Commission work session in November 2024, where consultant Vicky Kiechel presented an overview of the proposal. The matter then advanced to the City Council, which held a public hearing on June 23, 2026, followed by a unanimous vote to adopt the policy via resolution. The policy is now officially adopted.
What members have said
At the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting, Hardy-Chantler made the motion to approve the resolution adopting the City of Fairfax Green Building Policy.
At the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting, Peterson seconded Hardy-Chantler's motion to adopt the Green Building Policy.
Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren’t summarized.
Discussion time
Minutes of named discussion per transcribed meeting.
Full history
[8a] Vicky Kiechel of The Cadmus Group presented an overview of the Green Building Policy proposal to the Planning Commission during the work session.
[7a] The Council unanimously approved a resolution adopting the City of Fairfax Green Building Policy following a public hearing.
passedApproval of a resolution to adopt the City of Fairfax Green Building Policy.