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
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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
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Economic Development ,
Economic Revitalization Plan ,
General Plan ,
Heritage & Culture ,
Housing Developers ,
Housing Market ,
Neighborhood Revitalization ,
Public Hearing ,
Real Estate Development ,
Urban Planning & Development
All entitlements in Virginia's Fairfax County (Fairfax or the county) are evaluated for their conformance with the county's Comprehensive Plan (Comprehensive Plan). As required by state law, the Comprehensive Plan is a...more