Fairfax County, Virginia, has officially launched its next round of the Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) cycle by releasing the 2025 Nominator Guide. The SSPA process – which will begin on Jan. 13, 2025 – offers a unique...more
The U.S. Supreme Court in April 2024 issued a unanimous decision in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California (144 S. Ct. 893), concluding that the "Takings Clause" in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution applies to...more
5/31/2024
/ Building Permits ,
Dolan v City of Tigard ,
Essential Nexus ,
Fifth Amendment ,
George Sheetz v County of El Dorado ,
Impact Fees ,
Land-Use Permits ,
Multi-Factor Test ,
Nollan v California Coastal Commission ,
Residential Property Owners ,
SCOTUS ,
Takings Clause ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Zoning Laws
Fairfax County government recently announced a new multiyear planning initiative to modernize the Virginia county's Policy Plan, a key component of its Comprehensive Plan. This effort, called "Plan Forward," will focus on...more
5/29/2024
/ Chesapeake Bay ,
Economic Development ,
Economic Revitalization Plan ,
General Plan ,
Heritage & Culture ,
Housing Developers ,
Housing Market ,
Neighborhood Revitalization ,
Public Hearing ,
Real Estate Development ,
Urban Planning & Development