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GLUP Amendments and Special GLUP Studies

The General Land Use Plan (GLUP) is the primary policy guide for development in Arlington. Modifications to the GLUP may be requested in the form of an amendment or study.

GLUP Amendments

A GLUP amendment can be requested to accommodate the development of property.

  • GLUP Amendment Submission Requirements
    • The following materials must be submitted in the form of a letter with accompanying graphics, if necessary:
      • Property location and size
      • Current and proposed GLUP designations for site and surrounding sites
      • Current and proposed Zoning designations for site and surrounding sites
      • Transportation information; proximity to transit, potential new streets or connections, existing vehicle counts on all frontages and pedestrian counts
      • Other information necessary for staff analysis, to be determined by staff based on the particular site

Special GLUP Studies

A Special GLUP Study is needed in instances where there is no adopted plan or where the GLUP amendment request is inconsistent with the guidance of the relevant adopted plan.

  • You must complete a Special GLUP Study Application.
    • From the Create drop-down menu, select Planning Application.
  • Special GLUP Study Process
  • Map of Special GLUP Studies 2009-2018
  • Fee Schedules provide the range of fees charged for each type of application or activity related to land development in Arlington. Fees cover permitting, plan review, enforcement, inspection, service delivery, performance agreements and conditions. There are separate fee schedules for Inspection Services Division (ISD), Zoning and the Department of Environmental Services (DES). Some permits involve fees from more than one schedule.
  • Special GLUP Study Submission Requirements
    • Statement of Justification, including a narrative and exhibits, describing the following:
      • The property location and size;
      • Current and proposed GLUP designations for site and surrounding sites;
      • Current and proposed zoning designations for site and surrounding sites; and
      • A detailed explanation and justification for the requested GLUP designation, including consistency with a relevant Sector or Area Plan (if applicable), consistency with surrounding properties and any other land use considerations applicable to the project site for staff consideration.
    • Transportation information, including a narrative and exhibits – proximity to transit, potential new streets or connections, existing counts on all frontages, pedestrian counts; and
    • Other information necessary for staff analysis, to be determined in consultation with staff based on the site.
Current GLUP Studies

overhead view of special glup study siteCourthouse West
A GLUP amendment request was submitted to change the area shown in red, to amend the GLUP from “Service Commercial” (Personal and business services. Generally one to four stories, with special provisions within the Columbia Pike Special Revitalization District) to “High” Office-Apartment-Hotel (Office density up to 3.8 FAR, apartment density up to 4.8 FAR and hotel density up to 3.8 FAR). In addition, there’s an associated rezoning request to move from C-2 (Service Commercial – Community Business District) to C-O (Mixed-Use District).

Village at Shirlington
A GLUP amendment request was submitted to change the area shown in green, located within the Village at Shirlington Phased Development Site Plan (PDSP), from “Low” Office-Apartment-Hotel (up to 1.5 FAR for office, 72 units/acre for residential and 110 units/acre for hotel) to “Medium” Office-Apartment-Hotel (up to 2.5 FAR for office, 115 units/acre for residential and 180 units/acre for hotel).
 
 
 
 
 

Special GLUP Studies (2011-2018)