Town of Arlington
Land Development Plan Update

Welcome to the portal to information on the current land development plan update!  Use this website as your tool for information on meetings, public hearings and status reports.

We are excited to be going through this process and looking to Arlington’s future over the next 20 years.  The last plan update was in 2001.  Because Arlington has grown a great deal since that time, Mayor Wiseman thought it was time to revisit the plan to make sure it remains current and correctly addresses the manner in which the Town’s future growth should take place.

What is a land development plan?

Also called a land use plan, the land development plan is a guide for future development, providing a basis for rational decisions regarding zoning, subdivision control, redevelopment, and related issues.  It represents goals and policies to guide and direct growth in Arlington over the next 20 years, by identifying goals and the methods by which those goals will be achieved.

The plan should not be confused with the zoning ordinance and zoning map.  The land development plan is a “general” policy document that guides community growth and development decisions for property within the municipal limits, as well as those in the reserve area. The Zoning Ordinance and associated zoning map are legal instruments that define with significant precision the permitted land uses and bulk regulations for every property within a municipal jurisdiction.

The plan will guide residential, commercial, industrial and open space development, as well as consider transportation and environmental factors of development in the Town.

Status
Following Subcommittee meetings held over a 12-month period, the Planning Commission adopted the plan and recommended approval of the plan to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on July 19, 2010.

On September 7, 2010, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing on the plan at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 5854 Airline Road.  We look forward to hearing your input at the public hearing. 

Do you have any comments or questions?
Please forward any comments or questions to Heather Sparkes, Town Planner, or stop by Town Hall. 

We will be updating the website for additional information, so check back often!