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I therefore urge that the Board revise the study charge so that staff may conduct the study to deal with the main problem: large home footprints. We will only be able to contain runoff and reach our 40% tree canopy goal (a goal that needs about 60% canopy in these exact zones)
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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large homes the county has already shown to be the principal cause of pervious surface and tree loss in residential areas. In fact, many tools to increase porosity of lots, such as drywells and pervious pavers -- preclude tree planting.
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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It is important to control the exponential growth in impervious surface to reduce flooding. That said, there is no evidence that the impervious surface limits will ALSO reduce either lot coverage maximums currently allowed for builders of single-family homes, or shrink the very
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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You may use the following text for both of the two open text fields in the survey:

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December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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you’ll take the time to engage: a suggested response follows, and can be copied into the Open House survey sections asking “what is most important about controlling stormwater” and “what other questions do you have:”
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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footprints that are regulated separate from stormwater under the zoning code," which ASF believes to be the more crucial reform. This final opportunity to weigh in -- a “virtual open house” -- remains open through December 21. [https://publicinput.com/lrsopenhouse] We hope
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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County Board -- when staff would assess how and whether a new impervious surface cap would affect both flooding and home/building size/placements that are leading to major tree loss. They are intending to do this WITHOUT addressing either total lot coverage or home
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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interactive tool showing individual lots. [https://arlgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=c826a45ab31846a3bcf1a8808b16664f] The County is about to wrap up the public engagement, before proceeding to phase two – if authorized by the
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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The County “Low Residential” study [https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Sustainability/Stormwater/Low-Residential-Study] will assess the impact on trees and the balance between pervious and impervious surfaces. Both can be seen on the county’s
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Take Action on Low Residential Study by Dec 21
Complete the Survey on Lot Coverage Reform Now

ASF is tracking the county’s latest action on residential zoning – a new effort to revise “lot coverage” in “low-residential” zones which mostly have seen redevelopment of
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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ASF is not a party to any EHO lawsuit or action. However, we agree the main suit against the county established that the county failed to ensure that Arlington could provide for services and infrastructure for the medium density areas it created with EHO zoning.
October 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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County Acts on September Appeals Court Ruling that Revives EHO Zoning - Approving 38 EHO Permits and Quietly Announcing the Program’s Return.

A New Request for a Stay of Execution May Jeopardize those 38 Permits

EHO On Again – With No Publicity from Arlington County
October 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Subsequent questions from the audience were then posed covering the Langston Boulevard Plan -- related to stormwater and traffic, repurposing of vacant commercial spaces, parking, possible spot zoning and overall density.
October 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Earlier this week, on September 30, ASF held a discussion forum with four of the five announced County Board candidates -- the Democratic incumbent, one Republican and two independent challengers. Running 80 minutes,
October 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Topic: ASF County Board Candidate Forum
Time: Sep 30, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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September 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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ASF's County Board Candidate Forum is TONIGHT at 7 PM
Please join ASF's public County Board Candidate Forum TONIGHT from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM!

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September 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Topic: ASF County Board CandidatIes Forum
Time: Sep 30, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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September 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Tomorrow, September 30, 7-8:30 PM, please join ASF for a public Candidate Forum with the five County Board candidates.
The meeting is being held via Zoom. The link to join this meeting tomorrow evening is:
September 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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We look forward to seeing you on Zoom on Tuesday, Sept 30, at 7:00 PM.
September 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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to meet the increased demand that will come with higher land use. Zoom participants can propose additional questions via the Zoom chat which will be posed to the candidates if time permits.
September 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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On September 30, 7-8:30 PM, please join ASF for a public Candidate Forum with the five County Board candidates.
The meeting is being held via Zoom. The link to join this meeting on Tuesday evening is:
September 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Zoom participants can propose additional questions via the Zoom chat which will be posed to the candidates if time permits. ASF will be sharing a zoom link soon, so please mark your calendars for the evening of September 30!
September 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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and how the candidates would ensure appropriate funding for new services and infrastructure to meet the increased demand that will come with higher land use.
September 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM