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  2. Government

    1. About the City
      1. About Falls Church
      2. Address Finder
      3. About City Hall
      4. Awards and Honors
      5. Census & Demographics
      6. Elected Officials
      7. Licenses & Permits
        1. Building Permits
        2. Drive-Through Permits
        3. Massage Therapist Permits
          1. Massage Establishment Permit
          2. New Massage Therapist Permits
          3. Reapply for a Massage Therapist Permit
        4. Pawnbroker License
        5. Peddler's, Solicitor's, & Canvasser's Permit
        6. Play Streets Permit (Pilot Program)
        7. Precious Metals Dealer's Permit
        8. Residential Parking Permits
      8. Media Kit
      9. Parks & Other Attractions
      10. Special Events
      11. Vital Documents & Records
      12. Transportation Options In and Near the City
      13. About Gage House
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. City Webcasts
      2. Annual Forms
      3. Vacancies
        1. Apply
      4. Requirements
      5. Architectural Advisory Board
      6. Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church
      7. Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee
      8. Board of Equalization
      9. Board of Zoning Appeals
      10. Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation
      11. City Employee Review Board
      12. Economic Development Authority
      13. Environmental Sustainability Council
      14. Historic Architectural Review Board
      15. Historical Commission
      16. Housing Commission
      17. Human Services Advisory Council
      18. Library Board of Trustees
      19. Planning Commission
      20. Public Utilities Commission
      21. Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
      22. Retirement Board
      23. Towing Advisory Board
      24. Urban Forestry Commission
      25. West Falls Community Development Authority
      26. Regional Boards & Commissions
      27. Task Forces, Work Groups & Committees
        1. Solid Waste Management Plan Advisory Committee
        2. Inactive and Past Task Forces
          1. Library Construction Oversight Committee
          2. Stormwater Task Force
          3. Use of Force Review Committee
    3. Budget & Capital Projects
      1. Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
      2. Budget Meeting Videos and Materials
      3. Budget Glossary and FAQs
      4. Budget Archives
      5. Calendar of Budget Meetings
    4. City Council
      1. About City Council Meetings
      2. Watch City Council Meetings
      3. Council Committees
      4. Legislative Updates
      5. Public Comment Options and Staying Informed
        1. Public Comment Sign-Up Closing Deadline
      6. City Council Event Invitations
      7. City Code
      8. Public Hearing Notices
      9. Proclamations
    5. Departments
      1. Aurora House
        1. About Aurora House
        2. Scholarships
        3. Volunteer Opportunities
        4. Citizens Advisory Committee
        5. Independent Living
      2. Building Safety Division
        1. Codes & Policies
          1. Current Codes and Policies
          2. Plan Requirements
          3. Architect and Engineer Seal Requirements
          4. Electronic Plans
        2. Permits
          1. Permitting Process Overview
          2. When a Building Permit is Required
          3. Permit Application Requirements
          4. Plan Requirements
          5. Building and Trade Permit Application Forms
          6. Permit Fees Overview
            1. Detailed Fee Information
          7. Issued Permits Report
          8. Issued Major Building Permits Report
          9. Permit Review Times
        3. Plans
          1. Plan Review
          2. Building Plan Submission Requirements
            1. Architect and Engineer Seal Requirements
            2. Electronic Submissions
          3. Plan Review Times
        4. Inspections
          1. Inspections Overview
          2. Special Inspections Preconstruction Manual
          3. Building and Trade Permit Inspection Request
        5. About Us
          1. About the Building Safety Division
          2. City Addresses
      3. City Attorney
      4. City Clerk
        1. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
      5. City Council
      6. City Manager
      7. Commissioner of the Revenue
        1. Business Registration, License & Taxes
          1. Alcoholic Beverage License
          2. Business License & Tax Forms
          3. Business Tangible Personal Property Tax
          4. Certificate of Occupancy
          5. Opening a Business in the City
          6. Business Closure
          7. Contractor Requirements - Working in the City
        2. Vehicle Registration
          1. City Vehicle Decals
          2. DMV Connect
          3. Out of State License Plate Fee
          4. Personal Property Tax Relief Act
          5. Tax Evader Program
          6. Vehicle Personal Property Tax Exemptions
          7. Vehicle Registration
        3. Virginia Taxes
      8. Communications & Public Information
        1. Newsroom
          1. News Releases 2022
          2. News Releases 2021
          3. Awards & Honors
          4. Crime Reports
          5. Focus on Falls Church eNewsletter
          6. Environment Newsletter
          7. Library Newsletter
          8. Media Kit
          9. Subscribe
          10. COVID-19 Update Newsletter
        2. Communication Tools
        3. Falls Church Alerts
        4. Falls Church Community Television
          1. Create Your Own Show
          2. Videos: Government
          3. Videos: Public Schools
        5. Focus on Falls Church eNewsletter
        6. Film Permit
        7. Media Kit
        8. Subscribe
      9. Community Planning & Economic Development Services
        1. Development Services Maps
        2. Building Safety
          1. Codes & Policies
          2. Permits
          3. Plans
          4. Inspections
          5. About Us
        3. Economic Development
          1. COVID-19 Resources for Businesses
            1. Grants for Businesses during COVID-19
            2. Permits for Businesses during COVID-19
            3. Business Safety during COVID-19
          2. Open or Relocate Your Business
        4. Planning
          1. Current Development Projects
          2. Planning Library
          3. Special Events
        5. Zoning
          1. Chesapeake Bay Review Team
          2. Residential Information
            1. Fences
            2. Sheds
            3. Utility Placement
          3. Sign Permits
          4. Variances & Special Use Permits
          5. Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Project
          6. Zoning Use Table
      10. Courts, Court Services & Aurora House
        1. Courts
          1. Court Schedule
          2. Jury
          3. Payable Offenses, Traffic Summons & Parking Ticket
        2. Court Services Unit
          1. Adult Probation Services
          2. Aurora House
            1. About Aurora House
            2. Scholarships
            3. Volunteer Opportunities
            4. Citizens Advisory Committee
            5. Independent Living
          3. Juvenile Court Intake
            1. Aurora House
            2. Juvenile Detention
            3. Juvenile Probation Services
            4. Juvenile Programs
              1. Community Service Program
              2. Stopwatch
              3. Truancy Diversion Program
        3. Aurora House
      11. Economic Development
        1. Business Incentives
        2. Data Center
        3. EDA Studies & Forums
        4. In the News
        5. News & Reports
        6. New Developments
        7. Staying in the City of Falls Church
      12. Emergency Management
        1. Emergency Planning
          1. Emergency Plans for Businesses
          2. Emergency Plans for the Disabled
          3. Emergency Plans for the Elderly
          4. How To Prepare
          5. Make A Plan
            1. Step 1: Start a Conversation
            2. Step 2: Make a Plan
            3. Step 3: Make a Kit
        2. Preparing for Emergencies
          1. Earthquakes
          2. Floods
          3. Hurricanes
          4. Tornadoes
          5. Tree-Related Emergencies
          6. Storm Watches & Storm Warnings
          7. Weather Updates and Who to Call
            1. Power Outages
            2. Snow Emergency Routes
            3. Snow Removal Policies
          8. Ready Virginia: Make a Plan. Be Prepared.
        3. Evacuation Shelters
      13. Environmental Programs
        1. Composting Program
        2. Composting Workshops
        3. Electric Vehicles
        4. Environmental Volunteer Opportunities
        5. Green Home Award Program
        6. Green Power
        7. Regional Rain Barrel Workshops
        8. Residential Solar Panel Installation
        9. Solarize Falls Church
        10. Thermal Cameras (Energy Lending Library)
      14. Finance
        1. Annual Financial Report (AFR)
        2. Budget
        3. Financial Services
          1. Annual Financial Reports
          2. Budget
          3. City Fiscal Policies
          4. Current Real Estate Tax Rate & History
        4. Fiscal Policies
        5. Purchasing & Open Bids
          1. Solicitations & Awards
          2. Terms and Conditions
          3. Bidder Registration Form
          4. City Code
          5. IRS W-9 Form
          6. PPEA Guildelines
          7. Purchasing Resolution
          8. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
        6. Real Estate Assessment
          1. Assessment Property Finder Database
          2. Forms
          3. Information
      15. Volunteer Fire Department
      16. Fire Marshal
        1. Falls Church Fire Code
        2. Fire Code Inspections & Permit Requirements
        3. Fire Safety Information
        4. Fire Safety Resources
        5. Generator Safety
        6. Virginia Statewide Fire Code
      17. Housing & Human Services
        1. Community Grants
          1. Community Services Fund
          2. Affordable Housing Fund
        2. Housing Services
          1. Affordable Dwelling Unit Program
          2. Affordable Housing Development
          3. Apartments and Condominiums
          4. Fair Housing Information
          5. Home Ownership
          6. Tenant, Landlord & Property Assistance
            1. Tenant Frequently Asked Questions
          7. Rental Assistance
        3. Human Services
          1. Aging Services
          2. Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention
          3. Child Care Resources
          4. Disability Services
          5. Domestic Violence Services
          6. Emergency Assistance
          7. Health Care Resources
          8. Transportation Assistance
        4. Plans & Reports
        5. Shelters
      18. Human Resources
        1. Benefits
          1. Insurance
          2. Pension / Retirement Plans
          3. Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays
        2. Employee of the Year
        3. Employment Opportunities
        4. Public Service Recognition Week
          1. 2021 Employee Spotlights
          2. 2020 Employee Spotlights
          3. 2019 Employee Spotlights
          4. 2018 Employee Spotlights
          5. 2016 Employee Spotlights
          6. 2015 Employee Spotlights
        5. Retiree Corner
        6. Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
          1. Aurora House
          2. Boards & Commissions
            1. Apply
          3. Environmental Opportunities
          4. Library
          5. More Opportunities
            1. Aurora House
            2. Boards & Commissions
            3. Environmental Opportunities
            4. Library
            5. More Opportunities
      19. Information Technology
      20. Library
      21. Planning
        1. Current Development Projects
          1. 400 N. Washington St.
          2. Broad & Washington Project
            1. Archived Materials
          3. Falls Plaza
          4. Founders Row II
          5. Founders Row (Broad and West Streets)
          6. The Gateway (500 N. Washington St.)
          7. Hilton Garden Inn (706 W. Broad St.)
          8. Kensington (700 W. Broad St.)
          9. Lincoln at Tinner Hill (540-580 S. Washington St.)
          10. Northgate (450 N. Washington St.)
          11. One City Center
          12. Railroad Cottages (1000 block of Railroad Ave.)
            1. Archived Materials
          13. Rushmark Project / Harris Teeter (301 W Broad St.)
          14. West Falls Project
            1. Archived Materials
              1. Special Exception Entitlement Archives
              2. History of the High School Campus Project
                1. Schools Request for Detailed Proposal (April 2016)
                2. High School Conceptual Proposals
              3. Financial Analysis
              4. Urban Land Institute TAP (October 2014)
              5. RFP and PPEA Guidelines (October 2015)
              6. Phase 2, Post RFP (January 2017)
              7. West Falls Church Development Proposals (2018)
              8. Campus Joint Process Planning Committee (Inactive)
              9. Joint Steering Committee (Inactive)
              10. Other Documents & Reports
              11. Feasibility Studies
              12. Amendments to the Comprehensive Agreements (December 2020)
            2. Past Meeting Videos & Materials
              1. Community Meeting Extra Materials (February 2017)
                1. Background
                2. Affordability
                3. Option 1: Renovation & Addition
                4. Option 2: Build New in Two Phases
                5. Option 3: Build New in One Phase
                6. Commercial or Economic Development
            3. Project History and Milestones
            4. About the Public-Private Partnership
            5. West Falls Church Intersection Improvements
            6. Gas Regulator Station Relocation
        2. Planning Library
          1. Comprehensive Plan
            1. Chapter 1 Update: Vision
            2. Chapter 2 Update: Demographics
            3. Chapter 5 Update: Environment
            4. Chapter 10 Update: Housing
          2. Master Plans
            1. Bicycle Master Plan
              1. Bicycle Routes Implementation
              2. Bicycle Wayfinding & Sharrows, Park & Maple Avenue
              3. Capital Bikeshare Expansion
              4. Request a Rack
            2. Bus Stop Master Plan
            3. Community Energy Plan
            4. Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
            5. Safe Routes to School & ADA Transition Plan
              1. Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan
              2. Safe Routes to School Program
                1. Project Overview
            6. Streetscape Standards
            7. Title VI, Transportation Equity
            8. W&OD Master Plan
          3. Small Area Plans
            1. Campus Project: Planning for Economic Development
            2. Downtown Planning Opportunity Area Small Area Plan
            3. North Washington Street Small Area Plan
            4. South Washington Street Small Area Plan
            5. West Broad Street Small Area Plan
            6. West End Small Area Plan
            7. East End Small Area Plan
          4. Speaker Series
          5. Studies
            1. ULI TAP 2014: West End Schools-Related Parcels
            2. ULI TAP 2018: Eastern Gateway
        3. Special Events
          1. Bike to Work Day
      22. Police
        1. Divisions
          1. Animal Control
            1. Animal Control Laws
              1. Animal Bites
              2. Animal Cruelty
              3. Animal Limitations
              4. Car Accidents
              5. Cats
              6. Disposal of Deceased Animals
              7. Dog Laws
              8. Exotic Animals
              9. Impounded Animals
              10. Rabies Clinics
              11. Rats
              12. Vicious Animals
            2. Animal Diseases
              1. Safety Tips
            3. Leash & License Laws
            4. Wildlife
              1. Coyotes
              2. Flying Animals
              3. Larger Animals
              4. Reptiles
              5. Smaller Animals
              6. Squirrels
          2. Communications & Dispatch
          3. Community Services Unit
          4. Criminal Investigations
          5. Fire Marshal
          6. Hacker Unit
          7. Parking Enforcement
          8. Records
          9. School Resources
          10. Traffic Calming & Enforcement
        2. Reports and Data
        3. General Orders
        4. Crime Prevention
          1. Crime Prevention Tips
            1. Car & Driver Safety
            2. Home Security
            3. Personal Safety
            4. Personal Property Security
            5. Security Away From Home
          2. Focus on Safety (Red Light Cameras)
          3. National Bike Registry
          4. Neighborhood Watch
          5. Report Graffiti
          6. Report Suspicious Activity
        5. Community Programs
          1. AMBER Alert
          2. Business & Home Safety Surveys
          3. Click it or Ticket
          4. Heroin and Opioid Education
          5. Latch Key Program
          6. Lock It or Lose It
          7. Public Safety Talks
          8. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Class
          9. Residential Speed Zone Ordinance
          10. Smart, Safe & Sober
          11. Smooth Operator
          12. Traffic Calming
        6. Citizen's Complaint Form
        7. Permits & Licenses
          1. Drive-Through Permit
          2. Massage Therapist Permits
            1. Massage Establishment Permit
            2. New Massage Therapist Permits
            3. Reapply for a Massage Therapist Permit
          3. Pawnbroker License Information
          4. Peddler's, Solicitor's, & Canvasser's Permit
          5. Precious Metals Dealer's Permit Information
          6. Residential Parking Permits
            1. Zone 1: Winter Hill Neighborhood
            2. Zone 2: Grove & Park Avenues
        8. Safety & Emergency Tips
          1. Children's Safety
            1. Play Safe
            2. Surf Safe
            3. Swim Safe
          2. Holiday Safety Tips
            1. Anti-Theft Tips
            2. Fire Safety Tips
          3. Summer Safety Tips
            1. Extreme Heat Safety Tips
              1. Children & Pets in Cars
              2. Common Sense
              3. High Risk Individuals
              4. What to Do During Hot Weather
            2. Heat-Related Health Problems
              1. Heat Cramps
              2. Heat Exhaustion
              3. Heat Rash
              4. Heat Stroke
              5. Sunburn
            3. Outdoor Grilling Safety
          4. Winter Safety Tips
            1. Avoiding Exertion & Ice
            2. Body Temperature
            3. Food & Clothing
            4. Wind Chill & Germs
        9. Body Worn Cameras
      23. Public Works
        1. About Us
          1. Maps
            1. GIS Licensing Agreement
            2. GIS Links
            3. Printable Maps
          2. Private Development
            1. Inspections & Enforcement
          3. Resources
            1. Businesses
            2. Developers
            3. Residents
        2. City Mapping and GIS
          1. Survey Control
        3. Events
          1. Composting Workshops
          2. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Events
            1. Accepted Items
          3. Leaf Mulch
          4. Recycling Extravaganza
          5. Rain Barrel Workshops
          6. Volunteer Opportunities
        4. Sewer
          1. Grease in Our Sewers
          2. Rates
          3. Sewer Rehabilitation Project
          4. Sewer Inspection Program
          5. Wipes Clog Pipes
        5. Stormwater
          1. After the Storm
            1. Effects of Pollution
            2. Pollution Solutions
              1. Commercial
              2. Residential
            3. Después de la Tormenta
          2. Backflow Prevention Program
          3. Capital Projects
          4. Educational Materials
            1. Best Management Practices
              1. Generalized BMP Inspection Process
            2. Aguas Pluviales y Planicie Inundable
          5. Floodplain
            1. Drainage Maintenance
            2. Flood Safety Tips
            3. Flood Insurance
            4. Permits
            5. Protecting Your Home
          6. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit
            1. Yearly Permits
          7. Ordinance
          8. RainSmart Grant Program
          9. Stream Restoration
          10. Stormwater Utility Fund
            1. City Rain Gardens
            2. Watershed Management Plan
            3. Stormwater Credits Program
            4. Stormwater Needs
              1. Overwhelmed & Aging Infrastructure
              2. Regulations & Chesapeake Bay
              3. Watershed Management Plan
          11. Resource Protection Areas
          12. Aguas Pluviales y Planicie Inundable
        6. Sweeping
        7. Trash, Recycling & Compost
          1. Residential Curbside Services
            1. Christmas Trees
            2. Compost
            3. Excess Trash Fees
              1. Single-Family Detached Homes
              2. Townhomes & Condominiums
            4. Leaf Collection
              1. Leaf Mulch
            5. Recycle
            6. Special
            7. Yard
              1. Brown Bags Collection
              2. Brush Collection
              3. Collection After Storms
          2. Business & Multifamily
            1. Hazardous Waste
          3. Compost Program
          4. Keep Falls Church Beautiful
          5. Recycle
            1. Composting Program
            2. Extravaganza Collection Event
            3. Glass Recycling Pilot Program
            4. Hard-to-Recycle Items
            5. Rates of Recycling
            6. Recycling Center
            7. Set-Out Requirements
        8. Transportation
          1. Report a Concern
          2. Paving
          3. Snow Emergency Routes
          4. Snow Removal Policies
        9. Urban Forestry
          1. Arborists & Tree Contractors
            1. List of Licensed Tree Contractors
            2. Tree Contractor License Application
            3. Tree Removal Application
          2. Programs
            1. Specimen Trees
              1. Neighborhood Tree Program
              2. Tree City USA
            2. Neighborhood Tree Program
            3. Tree City USA
          3. Tree Care
            1. Bay-Friendly Landscaping
            2. Emergency
            3. Invasive Species Alert
            4. List of Licensed Tree Contractors
            5. Mulching
              1. Feed the Soil
              2. Mulching Tips
            6. Oak Decline in Northern Virginia
            7. Recommended Trees
          4. Trees and Development
            1. Recommended Trees
            2. Tree Preservation & Replacement Guide for Houses
          5. Tree Permits
        10. Water & Sewer
        11. Water
          1. About Your Bill
          2. Fairfax Water
          3. Washington Aqueduct
          4. Water Quality Reports
      24. Purchasing, Bids & Solicitations
        1. Solicitations & Awards
        2. Terms and Conditions
        3. Bidder Registration Form
        4. City Code
        5. IRS W-9 Form
        6. PPEA Guildelines
        7. Purchasing Resolution
        8. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
      25. Real Estate Assessment
        1. Assessment Property Finder Database
        2. Forms
        3. Information
          1. Appeals Process
            1. Steps in the Appeals Process
          2. Assessment Process
            1. Commercial & Multi-Family Properties
            2. Single-Family Homes
      26. Recreation & Parks
        1. Brochures
          1. Fall Classes
          2. Summer Classes
          3. Summer Camps
          4. Winter/Spring Classes
        2. Camps
          1. Register Now
          2. Refund Policy
          3. School Break Camps
        3. Cherry Hill Farmhouse
          1. About & History
          2. Education Program & Tours
          3. Teas
          4. Weddings & Special Event Rentals
            1. Application for Special Event Rentals
            2. Guidelines for Special Event Rentals
            3. Permit for Alcohol (Banquet License)
        4. Classes
          1. Registration
          2. Refund Policy
          3. Register Now
        5. Community Center
          1. Senior Center
            1. Activities
            2. Special Classes
          2. Teen Center
            1. Activities
            2. After-school Rec Club
            3. Teen Work List
            4. Teen Council
          3. Preschool
            1. Required Forms & Information
          4. Facility Rentals
            1. Rates
        6. Events
          1. Vendor Information
          2. Sponsor Information
          3. Bike to Work Day
          4. Celtic Music Concert
          5. Cherry Hill Farmhouse & Barn Events
          6. Civil War Encampment
          7. Concerts in the Park
          8. Independence Day Celebration
          9. Easter Egg Hunt
          10. Falls Church Festival
          11. Farm Day
          12. Farmers Market
          13. Halloween Carnival
          14. Holiday Gift and Craft Show
            1. 2021 Vendors
          15. Mayors' Fitness Challenge
          16. Memorial Day Festival & Parade
            1. Grand Marshal
            2. Parking, Road Closures & Restrictions
            3. Parade Line-up
          17. Recycling Extravaganza
          18. Scavenger Hunt
          19. Sunset Cinema
          20. Tinner Hill Music Festival
          21. A Victorian Christmas
          22. Veterans Day Ceremony
          23. Watch Night
        7. Facility Rentals
          1. Rates
            1. Cherry Hill Farmhouse & Barn
            2. Community Center
            3. Picnic Shelter and Park Rentals
        8. Farmers Market
          1. Prospective Vendors
          2. SNAP and Virginia Fresh Match
        9. Grant Programs for Arts & Humanities
          1. Current Grant Awards
        10. Open Gym Hours
        11. Newsletter
        12. Parks
          1. Facility Rentals
            1. Rates
          2. Pop-up Park Programs
          3. Berman Park
          4. Big Chimneys Park
          5. Cavalier Trail Park
          6. Cherry Hill Park
          7. Crossman Park
          8. Fellows Property
          9. Donald South Frady Park
          10. Fort Taylor Park
          11. Howard E. Herman Stream Valley Park
          12. Larry Graves Park
          13. Lincoln Park
          14. Madison Park
          15. Mr. Brown's Park
          16. Roberts Park
          17. Tinner Hill Park
          18. West End Park
          19. W&OD Trail
        13. Preschool
          1. Required Forms & Information
        14. Registration
          1. Fee Reduction
          2. Refund Policy
          3. Register Now
        15. Senior Center
          1. Activities
          2. Special Classes
        16. Sports Programs
          1. Youth Sports
            1. Soccer
            2. Basketball
            3. Flag Football
          2. Adult Sports
            1. Men's Basketball
            2. Adult Volleyball
              1. Co-ed Volleyball
              2. Women's Volleyball
          3. Concussion Education and Resources
        17. Teen Center
          1. Activities
          2. After-school Rec Club
          3. Teen Work List
          4. Teen Council
        18. Tennis
        19. Virtual Community Center
      27. Sheriff
        1. Core Values
        2. Fingerprinting
        3. Divisions
          1. Administration Division
          2. Court Operations Division
          3. Special Operations Division
            1. Motor Unit
            2. Reserve Unit
            3. Sheriff's Emergency Response & Stockpile Service
        4. Programs
        5. Sheriff's Office
        6. Traffic Safety Programs
      28. Treasurer
        1. City Vehicle Decals
        2. Change in Real Estate Tax Year
        3. Dog Licenses
        4. Stormwater Utility Fund
          1. City Rain Gardens
          2. Watershed Management Plan
          3. Stormwater Credits Program
          4. Stormwater Needs
        5. Tax Due Dates
        6. Tax Relief
          1. Tax Relief for Elderly and/or Disabled Residents
          2. Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans & Spouses
          3. Tax Relief for Spouse of Service Members Killed in Action
        7. Ways to Pay
        8. About the Treasurer
        9. Plastic Bag Tax
          1. Keep Reusable Bags Clean
        10. Tax Exemption for Real Property Owned by Certain Non-Profit Organizations
      29. Voter Registration & Elections
        1. Early Voting
        2. Voter Identification
        3. Polling Locations
        4. Register to Vote
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  3. Projects

    1. City-Owned Buildings and Land
      1. City Hall Project
      2. Library Expansion and Renovation Project
    2. Parks & Plazas
      1. Berman Park Trail Improvements
      2. Big Chimneys Park Improvements
      3. Fellows Property
      4. W&OD Dual Trails
      5. Past Projects
        1. Cherry Hill Park Playground
        2. Harrison Branch Improvements
        3. Mr. Brown's Park
    3. Streets and Transportation Improvements
      1. Broad Street HAWK Signals
      2. West Broad Street Improvements
      3. Oak Street Bridge
      4. North Washington & Columbia Improvements
      5. North Washington Street Multimodal Improvements
      6. Park Avenue Great Streets
      7. South Washington Street Improvements
      8. South Washington & Maple Intersection
      9. Wayfinding Signs
      10. North West & Great Falls Intersection
      11. West Falls Church Improvements
      12. Past Projects
        1. Bikeshare
        2. E. Broad & Cherry Improvements
        3. Downtown Reinvestment
        4. Roosevelt Street Corridor Pedestrian Accessibility
        5. Traffic Signal Timing
        6. Van Buren Bridge
        7. N. West & Lincoln Intersection
      13. LED Streetlight Replacement Project
    4. Stormwater Projects
      1. Ellison Branch
      2. Harrison Branch
      3. Ives Branch
      4. Robertson Branch
      5. Trammel Branch
      6. Tripps Run
      7. Past Projects
        1. Stream Restoration
        2. Coe Branch
        3. Pearson Branch
    5. Private Development Projects
      1. 400 N. Washington St.
      2. Broad & Washington Project
      3. Falls Plaza
      4. Founders Row II
      5. Founders Row (Broad and West Streets)
      6. The Gateway (500 N. Washington St.)
      7. Hilton Garden Inn (706 W. Broad St.)
      8. Kensington (700 W. Broad St.)
      9. Lincoln at Tinner Hill (540-580 S. Washington St.)
      10. Northgate (450 N. Washington St.)
      11. One City Center
      12. Railroad Cottages (1000 block of Railroad Ave.)
      13. Rushmark Project / Harris Teeter (301 W Broad St.)
      14. West Falls Project
    6. More Information and Resources
    7. ARPA/SLFRF Funds
      1. ARPA/SLFRF Resources, Documents, and Links
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  4. Community

    1. Animals
      1. Animal Control
      2. Dog License
      3. Your Pets & the Law
      4. Wildlife Issues
    2. Cars & Transportation
      1. Bicycle Routes
      2. Capital Bikeshare Expansion
      3. Directions & Transportation
      4. DMV 2 Go
      5. Pay a Ticket
      6. Pedestrian Safety
      7. Residential Parking Permits
      8. Transportation Assistance
      9. Vehicle Decals
      10. Vehicle Registration
    3. City News
      1. Alert System
      2. Calendar: City Government Meetings & Events
      3. eFocus Newsletter
      4. Library eNewsletter
      5. Falls Church Community Television
      6. News Releases
      7. Notify Me
    4. Licenses, Permits & Records
      1. Building Permits
        1. Benefits of Building Permits
        2. Building Codes: How They Help
        3. City Code
        4. City Green Home Award Program
        5. Issued Permits
        6. Major Building Permits
        7. Mold: Tips on Prevention & Remediation
      2. Development Services Maps
      3. Public Records Request
      4. Residential Parking Permits
      5. Vital Records
    5. Education
      1. Classes, Camps & Sports Programs
      2. Falls Church City Public Schools
      3. Preschool Program
    6. Environmental Programs
      1. Composting Program
      2. Composting Workshops
      3. Electric Vehicles
      4. Environmental Volunteer Opportunities
      5. Green Home Award Program
      6. Green Power
      7. Regional Rain Barrel Workshops
      8. Residential Solar Panel Installation
      9. Solarize Falls Church
      10. Thermal Cameras (Energy Lending Library)
    7. Health & Human Services
      1. Aging Services
      2. Child Care Resources
      3. Disability Services
      4. Domestic Violence Services
      5. Emergency Preparedness
      6. Fairfax County Health Department
      7. Human Services
    8. Housing & Property
      1. Affordable Housing
      2. Apartments in the City
      3. Flood Protection
      4. Home Ownership Assistance
      5. Real Estate Assessment
      6. Rental Assistance
      7. Shelters
      8. Snow Removal
    9. New Resident Checklist
    10. Public Works Services
      1. Maps
      2. Public Works Resources
      3. Recycling
      4. Report a Concern
      5. Storm Water & Floodplain Management
      6. Street Sweeping
      7. Trash Services
      8. Urban Forestry
        1. Arborists & Tree Contractors
        2. Programs
        3. Tree Care
        4. Trees and Development
        5. Tree Permits
      9. Water & Sewer
      10. Yard Waste
    11. Recreation & Culture
      1. About Falls Church
      2. Annual & Special Events
      3. Attractions
      4. Camps
      5. City Hall Hours, Directions & History
        1. Public Parking
      6. City Parks
      7. Classes & Activties
      8. Dining & Restaurant Guide
      9. Farmers Market
      10. Library
      11. Senior Center
      12. Sport Activities
      13. Teen Center
      14. Volunteer Opportunities
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  5. Business

    1. Business Licenses & Permits
      1. All Licenses & Permits Listings
      2. Alcoholic Beverage License
      3. Building Permits
      4. Business License
      5. Certificate of Occupancy
      6. Massage Therapist Permits
      7. Pawnbroker License
      8. Peddler's, Solicitor's & Canvasser's Permit
      9. Precious Metals Dealer's Permit
      10. Sign Permits
    2. Business Resources
      1. Business Safety Surveys
      2. Business Watch
      3. City Taxes
      4. Commissioner of the Revenue
      5. Economic Development
      6. Emergency Preparedness for Businesses
      7. Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce
      8. Public Works Resources
      9. Recycling
      10. Resources for Businesses
      11. Snow Removal
      12. State Taxes
      13. Vehicle Registration
    3. Doing Business With the City
      1. Event Vendors
      2. Event Sponsors
      3. Purchasing, Bids & Solicitations
    4. Economic Development
      1. Business Assistance
      2. Business Incentives
      3. Commercial Space Available
      4. Data Center
      5. Economic Development Authority
    5. Existing Businesses
      1. Assessment Property Finder Database
      2. Business Assistance
      3. Business Incentives
      4. Business License Renewal
      5. Business Tangible Personal Property Tax
      6. City Taxes
      7. Close / Move Your Business
      8. Commercial Property Rehab Application
      9. Industrial Revenue Bond Application
      10. Meals Tax Report
      11. Transient Occupancy Tax Form
    6. New Businesses
      1. Available Commercial Space
      2. Business Assistance
      3. Business License Tax & Forms
      4. Opening a Business in the City
    7. Planning & Zoning
      1. Building Permits
      2. Comprehensive Plan
      3. Design Guidelines
      4. Development Services
      5. New Mixed-Use Development
      6. Private Development
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply
      1. Affordable Dewlling Units
      2. Building Permit
      3. Employment
      4. Licenses & Permits
      5. Tax Relief
        1. Tax Relief for Elderly and/or Disabled Residents
        2. Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans & Spouses
        3. Tax Relief for Spouse of Service Members Killed in Action
    2. Enjoy
      1. Camps
      2. Classes & Activities
        1. Registration
        2. Refund Policy
        3. Register Now
      3. Farmers Market
      4. Parks
        1. Facility Rentals
        2. Pop-up Park Programs
        3. Berman Park
        4. Big Chimneys Park
        5. Cavalier Trail Park
        6. Cherry Hill Park
        7. Crossman Park
        8. Fellows Property
        9. Donald South Frady Park
        10. Fort Taylor Park
        11. Howard E. Herman Stream Valley Park
        12. Larry Graves Park
        13. Lincoln Park
        14. Madison Park
        15. Mr. Brown's Park
        16. Roberts Park
        17. Tinner Hill Park
        18. West End Park
        19. W&OD Trail
      5. Special Events
    3. Find
      1. Addresses
      2. Assessment Info
      3. Community Events Calendar
      4. DMV Services
      5. Government Meetings & Events
      6. Library Website
      7. Public Schools Website
      8. Vital Documents & Records
    4. Pay
      1. Parking Ticket
      2. Personal Property Tax
      3. Real Estate Tax
      4. Special Trash Pickup Fees
      5. Water & Sewer
    5. Read
      1. Budget Documents
      2. City Code
      3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports
      4. Maps
    6. Register
      1. Business License
      2. Dog License
      3. Vehicles
      4. Voting
    7. Rent
      1. Fire Station Meeting Hall
      2. Cherry Hill Farmhouse
        1. Application for Special Event Rentals
        2. Guidelines for Special Event Rentals
        3. Permit for Alcohol (Banquet License)
      3. Community Center & Parks
        1. Rates
    8. Report
      1. Other Issues & Requests
      2. Trash & Recycling Issues
      3. Police Non-Emergency Issues
      4. Road & Sidewalk Issues
    9. Subscribe
      1. Calendars, Reports & More
      2. Falls Church Alerts
      3. Focus on Falls Church Newsletter
      4. News Releases
      5. Rec & Parks Newsletter
    10. Volunteer
      1. Aurora House
      2. Boards & Commissions
      3. Cherry Hill Farmhouse
      4. Environmental Programs
      5. Library
      6. Mentoring Opportunities
      7. Senior Center
    11. Vote
      1. Early Voting
      2. Voter Identification
      3. Polling Locations
      4. Register to Vote
    12. Watch
      1. City Council Meetings
      2. Falls Church Community Television
        1. Create Your Own Show
        2. Videos: Government
        3. Videos: Public Schools
      3. Planning Commission Meetings
      4. YouTube: City Government Channel
      5. YouTube: City Public Schools Channel
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Address Finder
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Assessment Property Finder
    4. Budget & Capital Projects
    5. Calendar
    6. City Code
    7. Employment
    8. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
    9. Newsroom
    10. Online Payments
    11. Projects
    12. Report a Concern
    13. Vehicle Registration
    14. Watch Meetings Online
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    1. Book Discussions
    2. Donations
    3. eNewsletter
    4. Falls Church History Room
    5. Library Expansion and Renovation Project
    6. Meeting and Study Rooms
    7. Storytimes
    8. Volunteers
    9. Wifi, Computers, Printing & Copying
    10. City of Falls Church
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