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Public Draft: Zoning Ordinance Update

Posted on May 10, 2013

Arlington County is currently reorganizing, reformatting and updating the Zoning Ordinance to…

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May is Building Safety Month

Posted on May 1, 2013

Arlington County is kicking off Building Safety Month with the theme, “Code…

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BZA Public Notice – June 2013

PRELIMINARY PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS…

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BZA Public Notice – May 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OF…

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Current Building Code

As of March 1, 2011, Arlington County uses the 2009 Virginia State…

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Zoning Amendments – 2012

2012 Amendments Sign Regulations Update.  Adopted July 24, 2012.  ZOA-12-01.  The sign…

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Lot Coverage FAQs

Learn more about lot coverage here. The coverage requirement allows for a…

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Monthly Contractors Meetings

Residential and commercial contractors and permit expeditors are invited to these monthly…

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Zoning Amendments – 2013

2013 Amendments Parking requirements for elementary and middle schools and recreational uses…

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Cross Connection and Backflow Program FAQs

Learn more about the cross connection program here. Why does Arlington have…

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