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Planning + Building eNews

JANUARY 2026 

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Share Input on Proposal for 4420 N. Fairfax Drive by January 25

The County is reviewing a development proposal for a 22‑story multifamily building (including a penthouse) featuring 302 apartments and approximately 5,000 square feet of ground‑floor retail-equivalent space at 4420 N. Fairfax Drive in Ballston.

• Learn more and share your input by January 25.

How Should Arlington Balance its Budget?

Arlington County faces a difficult decision-making process as it looks to balance spending with revenue for the 2027 fiscal year, which starts July 1, 2026.

To help us better understand the needs of the community and to inform the County Manager as he develops his proposed budget, we're asking you to share your feedback on potential ways to save money and increase revenue. 

• Share your feedback by January 30.

Project & Program Updates

Winter weather is in the forecast! Be sure to clear your sidewalk of snow and ice so our community is safe and walkable. Consider helping your neighbors if they need it Stay safe, warm, and informed:

• The County’s snow removal ordinance requires all Arlington property owners to clear snow and ice from public sidewalks adjacent to their property within a designated time period. Find details here.

• Find info about plowing, closings, and more on the County's Snow and Ice webpage.

Arlington wants to reduce flooding and extreme heat. To help do this, the County is considering setting a limit on impervious surfaces in lower‑density, residential neighborhoods. The County Board has asked staff to study possible changes to the Zoning Ordinance that would support improving the stormwater system and increasing the tree canopy.

• Learn more on the Low Residential Study webpage, which will be updated in the coming weeks with feedback received during Phase 1.

Inspections 101

Code Enforcement: What We Do & Who We Work With

Click the image to watch the one-minute video.

Code Enforcement inspectors help keep Arlington safe by making sure properties are kept in good condition and follow the same rules. They also check that buildings are being used and lived in safely.

Review common questions about property maintenance and learn how to report an issue to Code Enforcement here. 

Site Plan & Adaptive Reuse Projects Under Review

The following projects are currently moving through review processes. You can find

information about them, dates of upcoming public meetings, and more on their webpages.

Site Plan Projects

• 1601 Fairfax Dr. – Inn of Rosslyn
• 3130 Langston Blvd. – Walgreens Site
• 1501 Langston Blvd. – Air & Space Force Association Site
• 2031 N. Woodrow St. – Leckey Gardens
• 2134 N. Taylor St. – Waverly Ridge
• 2000 15th St. N. – Alexan
• 1817 N. Quinn St. – Crestmont Apartments
• 1901 N. Moore St. – RCA
• 4420 N. Fairfax Dr. – The Spire at Fairmont
• 333 S. Glebe Rd. – Dominion Arms

Adaptive Reuse Projects

• 1800 & 1901 S. Bell Street

Also see Private Development for information about on-hold, expired, and approved site plans and other projects.