ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COUNTY BOARD OF ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA, on March 27, 2025 cablecast and live-streaming on Arlington TV at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as matters may be heard, hold a public hearing consider the following ordinance amendments and amendments to fee schedules:

NOTE: Spanish language interpreters will be available; please contact Clerk prior to hearing. Visit County website at www.arlingtonva.us for information on advanced online sign-up to speak at hearing or call Clerk’s office at 703-228-3130 to register. Persons needing hearing impaired services should contact County Board Office 72-hours prior to the hearing.

Copies of full text of ordinances, amendments, and fee schedules may be examined by contacting the County Board Clerk’s Office weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by email at countyboard@arlingtonva.us.

Establishment of an interlibrary loan fee of $5.00 per transaction.

Ordinance, effective July 1, 2025, to amend, reenact, and recodify Arlington County Code Chapter 10 (Trash, Recycling, and Organics), Article I (Refuse), Section 10-8 (Trash, Recyclable Materials and Yard Trimmings Collection and Disposal Charges; Relief from Such Charges) to maintain the annual Household Solid Waste Rate of $415.75.

Ordinance, effective January 1, 2025, to amend, reenact, and recodify Chapter 26 (Utilities), Article III (Stormwater Utility), Section 26-120 (Stormwater Utility Fee) of the Arlington County Code to maintain the current Stormwater Utility rate of $258 per Equivalent Residential Unit. The complete ordinance and information concerning the documentation for the proposed fee may be examined at the County Board Clerk’s Office weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by email at countyboard@arlingtonva.us.

Ordinance, effective July 1, 2025, to amend, reenact, and recodify Chapter 26 (Utilities), Article I (General Provisions), Sections 26-9 (Water/Sewer Rates and Fees), 26-11 (Infrastructure Availability Fees), and 26-12 (Service Connection Charges) of the Arlington County Code to (a) increase water and sewer rates, new account fees, the Infrastructure Availability Fee, water connection fees, and meter installation fees and (b) establish automation enhancement surcharges. The complete ordinance and information concerning the documentation for the proposed fees, levies, or increases may be examined at the County Board Clerk’s Office weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by email at countyboard@arlingtonva.us.

Ordinance, with an effective date of July 1, 2025, to amend, reenact, and adopt the fees depicted on the Department of Environmental Services Consolidated Development-Related Fee Schedule related to and listed under the sections titled Transportation Right-of-Way Fees, Public Right-of-Way Fees, Land Disturbing Activities Fees, Civil Engineering Plan Fees, Subdivision Plat Review and Bond Administration Fees, and Outdoor Café Licensing Fees. The complete ordinance and (to the extent the authority for such fees, levies, or increases is within Virginia Code Title 15.2, Chapters 21 or 22) information concerning the documentation for the proposed fees, levies, or increases may be examined at the County Board Clerk’s Office weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by email at countyboard@arlingtonva.us.

Ordinance to amend, reenact, recodify Chapter 65 (Meals, Food, and Beverage Tax) or Arlington County code to increase the meals tax rate from four to five percent. Effective 7/1/2025.

Ordinance to amend, reenact, recodify Chapter 27 (Miscellaneous Ordinances), Section 27-27 of the Arlington County Code to impose a recordation fee on wills and administration of $25 through Clerk of the Circuit Court. Effective 7/1/2025.

Ordinance, effective July 1, 2025, with the exception certain Columbia Pike Form Based Code use permit fees which become effective April 15, 2025, to consider changes to CPHD Development-related Fees as depicted on the Inspection Services, Zoning, and Planning Fee Schedules related to building and trade permits, administrative changes, form-based code applications, site plan applications, administratively reviewed permits and requests, certificates of occupancy, variances, use permits and other fees. The complete ordinance and (to the extent the authority for such fees, levies, or increases is within Virginia Code Title 15.2, Chapters 21 or 22) information concerning the documentation for the proposed fees, levies, or increases may be examined at the County Board Clerk’s Office weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by email at countyboard@arlingtonva.us.

Ordinance to amend, reenact, recodify Chapter 8.1 (Fire Prevention) of the Code of Arlington County for incorporation of the latest changes made by the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code and to include increases to fire prevention permit fees, fire prevention hourly rates, fire-work related fees, child daycare facilities, assembly facilities, special events, reinspection, and cancellation fees. In addition, new fees for false alarm fees (range of $400 to $700) and the addition of a new use permit fee for fire safety and technical inspections. Effective 7/1/2025.

Resolution, effective July 1, 2025, to adopt fees, including Emergency Medical Services transport fees and the Treat-No Transport fee for the Arlington County Fire Department.

Resolution, effective July 1, 2025, to amend and reenact the Arlington County Fire Department hazardous material clean-up fee schedule.

Resolution, effective July 1, 2025, to amend and reenact the Arlington County Fire Department special event fee schedule.

Resolution for fee increases and other fee schedule adjustments for the Department of Parks and Recreation programs and services. Effective 7/1/2025.

Resolution for a new fee schedule through Arlington Economic Development (AED) for arts-based organizations that utilize County performing arts theaters which will replace an existing 10% surcharge fee applied to ticketed sales. Effective 7/1/2025.

Mason Kushnir,

Clerk to the County Board

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