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Staff Reports for Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments

The Code of Virginia requires localities to review their Comprehensive Plans at least once every five years. The Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan is evaluated more frequently to manage the dynamic changes in the County and to conduct Plan maintenance.  Plan amendments are initiated by a motion by the Board of Supervisors.  In order for an amendment to be adopted, it must be the subject of a public hearing before the Planning Commission (PC) and the Board of Supervisors (BOS). See the Planning Commission's Meeting Calendar for information about currently scheduled Planning Commission public hearings. The Board of Supervisors must vote to adopt the amendment in order to change the Plan.  

Staff reports for the proposed amendments scheduled for public hearing are listed below. Click on an amendment to expand for more information.

This page contains only Plan amendments for which staff reports have been published.  Please visit the Current Plan Amendments page to view Plan amendments that are under review.

Authorized for Public Hearing

On January 26, 2021, the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) authorized the consideration of Plan amendment (PA) 2021-IV-LP1 for the LP2-Lorton-South Route 1 Community Planning Sector and Suburban Center (“the Suburban Center”) in the Mount Vernon Supervisor District. The most recent areawide review of the LP2 Suburban Center Plan occurred in 1992. Over the past decade several community members met regularly to discuss a new vision and outlook for future development to create an environment for living, shopping, dining, gathering and working within the local setting. Accordingly, a comprehensive review of the Plan guidance for this area is warranted to ensure it remains responsive to current conditions and future opportunities. In authorizing this amendment, the Board directed staff to identify and evaluate potential changes that reflect the community’s vision through an updated plan for land use, placemaking and connectivity, parks and recreational areas, environmental corridors, historic resources, public facilities, multi-modal transportation and other supporting infrastructure that could contribute to an improved “sense of place” within the Lorton area.

Planning Commission Public Hearing: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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Staff Report

On April 11, 2023, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (“Board”) authorized Site-Specific Plan Amendment SSPA 2023-III-5UP for Tax Map Parcels 24-4 ((1)) 6E and 6F as a Tier 2 Priority. On November 19, 2024, the Board expanded the study area to also include Tax Map Parcels 24-4 ((1)) 6D3, 6D5, and 6D6, resulting in a total study area of approximately 26.88 acres located southwest of the intersection of McLearen Road and Centreville Road within the Dulles Suburban Center. This Plan amendment considers adding an option for residential use at a density up to 18 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) as an alternative to the existing and planned office uses.

The Plan amendment is being reviewed with two rezoning applications. Rezoning application RZ-2023-SU-00007 proposes to rezone Tax Map Parcels 24-4 ((1)) 6E and 6F, totaling approximately 10.08 acres, from the I-5 (General Industrial) District to the PDH-20 (Planned Development Housing, 20 du/ac) District. Rezoning application RZ-2025-SU-00024 proposes to rezone Tax Map Parcel 24-4 ((1)) 6D3, comprising approximately 5.45 acres, from the I-5 District to the PDH-20 District. Collectively, the two rezonings encompass approximately 15.53 acres and propose up to 281 dwelling units, resulting in an overall density of approximately 18 du/ac. The proposed residential development would replace existing office structures.

Planning Commission Public Hearing: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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Staff Report

On April 11, 2023, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized Site-Specific Plan amendment (SSPA) 2023-I-1A for Tax Map Parcels 59-2 ((1)) 29A, 29B and 30-35, located on Gallows Road and Libeau Lane, east of the interchange with Interstate 495. This site was nominated for consideration as part of the 2022-2023 Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) process. The Plan amendment considers adding an option for residential use at a planned density of 3-4 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). During the time of submittal, the Board specified considerations that should include potential inter-parcel multimodal access, stormwater improvements, and consideration of environmental features. Parcel 59-2 ((11)) 29B was included in the authorization to ensure the opportunity to consider the full extent of the transition from the proposed development to the single-family attached community to the west.

The nominator submitted a rezoning application (RZ-2024-MA-00004), which was accepted for processing on April 22, 2024. The rezoning application was indefinitely deferred on May 10, 2024, to allow time for work to begin on the Plan amendment. During this period, staff identified access concerns that were previously raised in past redevelopment efforts. To address this concern, the nominator incorporated an additional five parcels into the nomination.

On June 10, 2025, the Board re-authorized SSPA 2023-I-1A to include the additional parcels; the study area now includes Tax Map Parcels 59-2 ((1)) 29A, 29B, 30-36, 41-43 and 43A, totaling 13 parcels and approximately 8.11 acres. The proposed use (an option for residential use at 3-4 du/ac) and considerations noted above from the initial nomination were carried over. Also to be considered is the opportunity for additional vehicular access to Gallows Road, opposite Hemlock Drive.

Planning Commission Public Hearing: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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Staff Report

On April 11, 2023, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) 2023-III-6UP for the Reston TSA Study as a Tier 3 Priority, to allow for the conclusion of the Reston Plan amendment (PA 2020-III-UP1) that was occurring at the time. The Board asked staff to consider Plan amendments for land areas accepted into the 2022-2023 Countywide SSPA process for the Reston Transit Station Areas, including, but not limited to, specific considerations for the proposed land use mix, density/intensity, consolidation recommendations, and other proposed changes to include submitted items CPN22-HM-001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 009, 010, 014.

On July 25, 2023, the Reston TSA Study was re-authorized and re-tiered as a Tier 1 Priority and the study area was further divided into nine separate Plan amendments. This staff report pertains specifically to the review of SSPA-2023-III-12UP for Tax Map Parcel 17-4 ((14)) (1A) 2A, located at 1950 Roland Clarke Place, Reston, VA 20191. The subject property is currently planned for Residential Mixed Use (RMU) which is a designation that is planned for a ratio of 75% residential uses and 25% non-residential uses. This Plan amendment proposes to modify Plan guidance to allow for primarily residential uses with the inclusion of a public park component. Additional study of the remaining Plan amendments is ongoing and will be considered separately in the future.

Planning Commission Public Hearing: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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Staff Report

On April 11, 2023, the Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized site-specific Plan Amendment SSPA 2023-II-3F for Tax Map Parcel 69-4 ((1)) 6A2, located at 9350 Braddock Road in the Braddock Supervisor District. The Plan amendment authorization considered residential use for up to 8 dwelling units, and was listed as a Tier 3, deferred item to allow time for the applicant to do additional outreach with the neighborhood. On August 26, 2025, the Board re-authorized the consideration of a Plan amendment as a Tier 2 item as follows:

“Consideration of a Plan Amendment for Tax Map Parcel 69-4 ((1)) 6A2 for residential use at up to 2-3 dwelling units per acre. Specific considerations should include affordable housing, tree preservation, usable open space, and other factors to achieve compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.”

Planning Commission Public Hearing: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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Staff Report

On April 11, 2023, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized the consideration of Site-Specific Plan amendment (SSPA) 2023-III-6UP for the Reston Transit Station Area (TSA) Study, which included ten SSPA nominations within the Hunter Mill District, one of which is the Lake Fairfax Business Center Plan amendment (SSPA-2023-III9UP). The Reston TSA Study included, but was not limited to, specific considerations for the proposed land use mix, density/intensity, consolidation recommendations, and other proposed changes, for each of the ten individual SSPA nominations. The Reston TSA Study Plan amendment was initially classified as Tier 3 on the Comprehensive Plan Work Program, to allow for the completion of the Reston Study (PA 2020-III-UP1) that was occurring at the time. On July 25, 2023, after the completion of the Reston Study, the Board reauthorized the Reston TSA Study (and its ten individual SSPAs) and advanced it to Tier 1.

As part of the Plan amendment authorization, the Board directed staff to evaluate a broader mix of uses for Lake Fairfax Business Center, including multifamily and single-family attached residential uses, along with supporting retail. The Plan amendment considers appropriate land use recommendations to guide the long-term redevelopment of the business center in a manner that supports a more integrated, connected, and walkable environment, while maintaining compatibility with surrounding land uses.

The Plan amendment is being reviewed with a rezoning application (RZ-2025-HM-00002), which proposes redevelopment of a portion of the business center with residential mixed-use development, encompassing approximately 49 acres across 10 of the 16 parcels. The remaining parcels, including existing office, hotel, fitness center, and data center uses, are not included in the rezoning; however staff has provided Plan text recommendations for these parcels to support the evolving land use conditions in this area and for long-term compatibility across the business park.

Planning Commission Public Hearing:  Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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Staff Report

On April 11, 2023, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized Plan Amendment SSPA-2023-I-2J (PLUS/Record PA-2023-00011) for the Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments located in Sub-Unit B2 of the Merrifield Suburban Center and the Dunn Loring Transit Station Area. The subject site is in the Providence Supervisor District and the Merrifield Community Revitalization Area. The Plan amendment was nominated for consideration as part of the 2022-2023 Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) process and considers an option for residential mixed-use redevelopment up to 1.9 Floor Area Ratio (FAR), consisting of multifamily residential and retail use.

The nominator has also submitted rezoning application RZ-2026-PR-00012, which seeks approval to rezone from the R-20 District (Residential use 20 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) to the PRM (Planned Residential Mixed Use District) to redevelop the site with 2,975 multifamily dwelling units and 25,000 square feet of retail use. This application has not yet been accepted for review by the Department of Planning and Development. Any recommendation for this Plan amendment should not be construed as a favorable recommendation by the Board, the Planning Commission, or staff on the proposed zoning application, and does not relieve the applicant from compliance with the provisions of all applicable ordinances, regulations, and adopted standards.

Planning Commission Public Hearing:  Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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Staff Report

Additional Information

All public hearings are held at:

Board Auditorium
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035

Persons wishing to speak at the public hearings on these topics may call the Office of the Clerk to the Planning Commission: 703-324-2865, TTY 711, and the Office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors: 703-324-3151, TTY 711, to be placed on the respective speakers list or may appear and be heard.

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