Arlington 2013 Home Show and Garden Expo
One-stop shop for renovation, code, gardening questions One-on-one chats with County staff, industry experts Landlord seminar Door prizes ARLINGTON, Va. — Looking for home renovation ideas? Have code...
View ArticleCorrected: Arlington County Board Adopts Revised Zoning Ordinance Regulations...
(Note: this corrects an earlier version to clarify that the Board voted to allow electronic devices during specified hours) Outdoor cafes on private property may remain open year-round Clear...
View ArticleArlington County Board Adopts Reorganized, Reformatted and Easier to Use...
Updated Ordinance uses graphics, tables to present information Easy web access with live, interactive links Allowed uses are easily identified for each zoning district ARLINGTON, Va. –The Arlington...
View ArticleArlington County Board Approves New Hotel on Site of Former Colony House...
Eight-story Art Deco-style hotel Affordable housing contribution Building to achieve LEED Gold certification Transportation improvements ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Board today approved a...
View ArticleArlington County Adopts Innovative Tools to Increase Affordable Housing on...
Shaping Pike residential development for next 30 years Expected to add 9,500 new homes Helping reach goal of preserving affordability Culmination of years-long planning effort ARLINGTON, Va. – The...
View ArticleArlington County Approves Mixed-Use Residential for Virginia Square Site
CORRECTED on 11/18/2013 to report that the Board took two votes on this proposed development, that the first vote was 3-2 and the second vote was 5-0. 265 new apartments, including 14 committed...
View ArticleCounty Board Adopts New Regulations for Large Media Screens
Screens allowed on commercial/mixed-use properties near transit and in public service districts Can also display public service and emergency announcements Application through use permit or site plan...
View ArticleArlington County Board Approves Mixed-Use Office, Residential, and Upscale...
Future full-service grocery store New segment of 18th Street corridor $7.8 million to support affordable housing in Rosslyn ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Board today approved a site plan for a...
View ArticleSteven Cover Named Director of Arlington’s Dept. of Community Planning,...
Extensive planning management background To lead department beginning March 2 Arlington County Manager Barbara Donnellan has appointed Steven Cover, AICP, to head the County’s Department of Community...
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Arlington County Board Approves Option to Buy N. Quincy Street Property
Six-acre site on N. Quincy Street near I-66 Zoned largely for light industrial uses Option calls for finalizing $30 million purchase by November 2017 The Arlington County Board today approved an...
View ArticleFirst Arlington County Development Forum
Arlington County is improving its planning and permitting processes. Join Acting County Manager Mark Schwartz and Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development (CPHD) senior staff on...
View ArticleArlington County Announces Acting Zoning Administrator
Arlova Vonhm named Has worked in zoning leadership for13 years, including D.C. and Evanston, IL Experience working on large, complex projects ARLINGTON, Va. – Arlova Vonhm has been named Arlington...
View ArticleMoving Forward on the Western Rosslyn Area Plan
County Board adopts land use, transportation, zoning changes Changes include allowing more school height, more density in accordance with Western Rosslyn Area Plan vision The Arlington County Board...
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Arlington County Hires Zoning Administrator
Arlington County has named its Acting Zoning Administrator, Arlova Vonhm, permanent Zoning Administrator. Arlova Vohnm “Arlova has demonstrated she understands this community and the zoning issues we...
View ArticleArlington to Ask Public to Weigh-in on Short-Term Residential Rental Ordinance
Staff to develop proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment for short-term residential rentals County Board to consider setting public hearings at October 15 meeting Outreach effort to stakeholders,...
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October County Board Meeting Agenda Preview
The Arlington County Board will act on dozens of items at its October Regular County Board Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 15 and its October Recessed County Board Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Visit the...
View ArticleCounty Seeks Input on Short-term Residential Rental Regulations
Engagement, feedback opportunities before Dec. 10 Board Meeting Affects rentals through online services such as Airbnb, Craigslist and others Goal to protect Arlington’s neighborhoods, ensure public...
View ArticleCounty Board Approves New Regulations for School Height, Setbacks, Parking
Board to have authority to modify height, setback requirements, subject to use permit approval Three proposed schools do not comply with all existing Zoning requirements for height, setback The County...
View ArticleArlington County to Allow and Regulate Short-Term Rentals
Will allow short-term rentals through online services such as Airbnb, Craigslist, VRBO, etc. Short-term rentals will be permitted as “accessory homestays” Effective December 31, 2016 Hundreds in...
View ArticleArlington County Board Refines Short-Term Rental Regulations
Permits both owners and renters to offer short-term rentals in primary residence Removes limits on contracts per night Applies to rentals through services such as Airbnb, Craigslist, VRBO, etc. The...
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