recommends that the County consider an enforcement plan that will be both practical and transparent in order to increase enforcement rates.
In closing, the letter recognized that the amendment would only cover new development, and encourages the county to, “inform and educate existing property owners about the benefits of parking lot landscape updates.”
The Board of Supervisors will consider the amendment at their January Board of Directors meeting. To read the full proposed amendment and staff report use this link - Landscaping and Screening – Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment | Planning Development (fairfaxcounty.gov). To read the MCA letter, use this link - MCA Letter Landscaping Zoning Ordinance Amendment.