Fairfax Center Area Study - Phase III, Core Area

2016 Proffer Reform Bill - Exempt Area

PLUS Record Number:
PA-2020-00007

The Fairfax Center Area Study (Plan Amendment 2013-III-FC1) is a multi-phase planning study to examine the Comprehensive Plan guidance for the Fairfax Center Area. The Fairfax Center Area comprises approximately 5,500 acres west of the City of Fairfax and east of Centreville, generally between Route 50 and Route 29. Phases I and II of the study have been completed.

Phase III of the study (Plan Amendment 2013-III-FC1(C)) was reauthorized by the Board of Supervisors on April 11, 2023. Phase III will evaluate and update the Plan recommendations for the Core Area, to include a transportation analysis and may also include editorial updates to the Fairfax Center Area text to ensure that the recommendations account for existing and entitled development. Phase III will also consider Tax Map Parcel 56-2 ((1)) 1C (Reserve at Fairfax Ridge) for an increase in planned intensity from 0.35 floor-area ratio (FAR) up to 0.42 FAR to accommodate additional residential uses and consider topography and pedestrian connectivity to the adjacent Fairfax Corner Development. The Reserve at Fairfax Ridge was introduced as a Site Specific Plan Amendment during the 2022-23 nomination cycle.