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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
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. Annual Forms
      2. Vacancies
        1. Apply
      3. Requirements
      4. Architectural Advisory Board
      5. Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church
      6. Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee
      7. Board of Equalization
      8. Board of Zoning Appeals
      9. Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation
      10. City Employee Review Board
      11. Economic Development Authority
      12. Environmental Sustainability Council
      13. Historic Architectural Review Board
      14. Historical Commission
      15. Housing Commission
      16. Human Services Advisory Council
      17. Library Board of Trustees
      18. Planning Commission
      19. Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
      20. Retirement Board
      21. Towing Advisory Board
      22. Tree Commission
      23. Regional Boards & Commissions
      24. Task Forces, Work Groups & Committees
        1. Alliance for Youth
        2. Campus Coordinating Committee
        3. Campus Joint Steering Committee (Inactive)
          1. West Falls Church Economic Development Project
            1. Archived Materials
            2. Past Meeting Videos & Materials
            3. Project History and Milestones
            4. About the Public-Private Partnership
          2. Campus Joint Process Planning Committee (inactive)
          3. ULI TAP 2014: West End Schools-Related Parcels
        4. City Hall/Public Safety Task Force (Inactive)
        5. Stormwater Credit Policy Task Force
        6. Streetscape Design Taskforce (Inactive)
    3. Budget & Capital Projects
      1. FY2020-2025 Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
      2. Budget Glossary and FAQs
      3. Budget Archives
      4. Calendar of Budget Meetings
    4. City Council
      1. About City Council Meetings
      2. Watch City Council Meetings
      3. Council Committees
      4. Legislative Updates
      5. Ways to Be Informed and to Contact Council
      6. City Council Event Invitations
      7. City Code
      8. Public Hearing Notices
    5. Departments
      1. Aurora House
        1. About Aurora House
        2. Scholarships
        3. Volunteer Opportunities
        4. Citizens Advisory Committee
      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 2 Go & 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
        4. The Little City License Plates Program (canceled)
      8. Communications & Public Information
        1. Newsroom
          1. News Releases 2019
          2. News Releases 2018
          3. News Releases 2017
          4. News Releases 2016
          5. News Releases 2015
          6. Awards & Honors
          7. Crime Reports
          8. Focus on Falls Church eNewsletter
          9. Environment Newsletter
          10. Library Newsletter
          11. Media Kit
          12. Subscribe
        2. Communication Tools
        3. Falls Church Alerts
        4. Falls Church Community Television
          1. About FCCTV
          2. Schedule
          3. Videos: Government
          4. 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
        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
          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. Arts & Cultural Task Force
        2. Business Incentives
        3. Data Center
        4. EDA Studies & Forums
        5. In the News
        6. News & Reports
        7. New Developments
        8. Staying in the City of Falls Church
      12. Environmental Programs
        1. Composting Program
        2. Composting Workshops
        3. Comprehensive Plan Update
        4. Environmental Volunteer Opportunities
        5. Green Home Award Program
        6. Green Power
          1. Green Power Challenge
            1. Challenge Thank Yous
        7. Regional Rain Barrel Workshops
        8. Residential Solar Panel Installation
        9. Solarize Falls Church
        10. Thermal Cameras (Energy Lending Library)
      13. Finance
        1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
        2. Financial Services
          1. Budget
          2. City Fiscal Policies
          3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports
          4. Current Real Estate Tax Rate & History
        3. Fiscal Policies
        4. Purchasing & Open Bids
          1. Solicitations & Awards
          2. Bidder Registration Form
          3. City Code
          4. IRS W-9 Form
          5. PPEA Guildelines
          6. Purchasing Resolution
        5. Real Estate Assessment
          1. Assessment Property Finder Database
          2. Forms
          3. Information
      14. Fire & Rescue Services
        1. Public Safety Response Training Donations
      15. 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
      16. Housing & Human Services
        1. Community Grants
        2. Housing Services
          1. Affordable Dwelling Unit Program
          2. Affordable Housing Development
          3. Apartments and Condominiums
          4. Fair Housing Information
          5. Home Ownership
          6. Landlord & Property Assistance
          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
      17. Human Resources
        1. Application for Employment
        2. Benefits
          1. Insurance
          2. Pension / Retirement Plans
          3. Vacation, Sick Leave & Holidays
        3. City Employment Opportunities
        4. Class Specifications
        5. Employee of the Year
        6. Police Officer Selection & Recruitment
        7. Public Service Recognition Week
          1. 2018 Employee Spotlights
          2. 2016 Employee Spotlights
          3. 2015 Employee Spotlights
        8. 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
      18. Information Technology
      19. Library
        1. Books, eBooks, & More
          1. Search Catalog
          2. eBooks & More
            1. Freading eBooks
            2. Freegal Music
            3. Overdrive eBooks & eAudiobooks
            4. RB Digital eBooks & eAudiobooks
            5. RB Digital Magazines
          3. Research Tools
            1. Research Tools: Alphabetically Listed
            2. Research Tools for Younger Users
            3. Local History Digital Collection & Index
            4. E-Books, eAudiobooks, eMagazines & Freegal Music
          4. Special Collections
            1. Book Club to Go Kits
            2. Falls Church History Books
            3. Local History: Digital Collection & Index
            4. Local History Room
              1. Available Historic Newspapers
              2. Photo Requests & Use
                1. Copies
                2. Delivery Time & Order Limits
                3. Emailing, Faxing, & Postage
                4. Government Agency & Commission Requests
                5. Permissions, Copyright & Attribution
                6. Placing Requests & Prices
              3. GMHS Yearbooks
              4. Local History Collection Overview
            5. Online Databases
          5. Weekly New Books
        2. My Account
          1. Log in to My Account
          2. Email Notification
          3. Fines & Fees
          4. Library Card
          5. Loan Limits
          6. Renew Items
        3. Programs & Services
          1. Library Events Calendar
          2. Catalog Search
          3. Borrowing
            1. Email Notifications
            2. Fines & Fees
            3. Interlibrary Loans
            4. Library Cards
            5. Loan Limits
            6. Renewing Materials
            7. Your Account
          4. General Services
            1. Ask a Librarian
            2. Book Sales
            3. Computers & Wi-Fi
            4. Fax Machine & Scanners
            5. Meeting Room
            6. Microfilm & Microfiche Readers
            7. Photocopiers
            8. Proctored Exam Request
            9. Special Needs Services
            10. Tax Forms
          5. Youth & Teen Services
            1. Children's Services
              1. Children's Room Computers
              2. Preschool Story Time
              3. Research Tools for Younger Users
              4. Contact Youth Services
              5. Winter Reading Program
              6. Early Literacy Center
              7. Teacher Resource and Parenting Collection
              8. Summer Reading Program
              9. Group Visits and Library Tours
            2. Teen Services
              1. Teen Time at MRSPL
              2. Teen Book Club
              3. Teen Summer Reading Program
              4. Teen Volunteers
          6. Featured Youth Programs
            1. Preschool Storytime
            2. Mother Goose Rhyme Time
            3. Monthly Programs & Activities
            4. Summer Reading Program
            5. Teen Summer Reading Program
            6. Winter Reading Program
            7. Early Literacy Center Hours
            8. Library Tours
            9. Teen Volunteers
            10. Book Clubs
            11. Teen Time Program
          7. Adult Programs
            1. Adult Summer Reading Program
            2. Book Discussion Groups
            3. Computer & Internet Tutoring
            4. Volunteers
            5. ESL Conversation Group
          8. Thermal Cameras
        4. About Us
          1. Directions & Parking
          2. Donations
          3. eNewsletter
          4. MRSPL Foundation Inc.
          5. Annual Report
          6. Contact Us
          7. History of the Library
            1. Historical Photos & Timeline
            2. Notable Events
          8. Hours & Holiday Closures
          9. Library Board of Trustees
          10. Library's Budget
          11. Expansion and Renovation Project
          12. Code of Conduct
      20. Planning
        1. Current Development Projects
          1. 400 N. Washington St.
          2. Broad & Washington Project
          3. The Gateway (500 N. Washington St.)
          4. Hilton Garden Inn (706 W. Broad St.)
          5. Kensington (700 W. Broad St.)
          6. Founders Row (Broad and West Streets)
          7. Northgate (450 N. Washington St.)
          8. Park & Lee Project
          9. Railroad Cottages (1000 block of Railroad Ave.)
            1. Archived Materials
          10. Lincoln at Tinner Hill (540-580 S. Washington St.)
          11. Rushmark Project / Harris Teeter (301 W Broad St.)
        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. Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
              1. Parker Avenue and Kent Street Traffic Calming
            4. Safe Routes to School & ADA Transition Plan
              1. Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan
              2. Safe Routes to School Program
                1. Project Overview
            5. Streetscape Standards
            6. Title VI, Transportation Equity
            7. 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
          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
      21. 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. Emergency Management
          6. Fire Marshal
          7. Hacker Unit
          8. Parking Enforcement
          9. Records
          10. School Resources
          11. Traffic Calming & Enforcement
        2. Crime Reports, Annual Reports, and General Orders
        3. 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
        4. 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
        5. Citizen Survey
        6. Citizen's Complaint Form
        7. Employment Opportunities
        8. 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
        9. Safety & Emergency Tips
          1. Children's Safety
            1. Play Safe
            2. Surf Safe
            3. Swim Safe
          2. 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
          3. Evacuation Shelters
          4. Holiday Safety Tips
            1. Anti-Theft Tips
            2. Fire Safety Tips
          5. Preparing for Emergencies
            1. Snowstorm 2019
            2. Earthquakes
            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.
          6. 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
          7. Winter Safety Tips
            1. Avoiding Exertion & Ice
            2. Body Temperature
            3. Food & Clothing
            4. Wind Chill & Germs
      22. Public Works
        1. About Us
          1. Environment Newsletter
          2. Maps
            1. GIS Licensing Agreement
            2. GIS Links
            3. Printable Maps
          3. Private Development
            1. Inspections & Enforcement
          4. 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 Collection Events
          5. Rain Barrel Workshops
          6. Volunteer Opportunities
        4. Public Facilities Manual
        5. Sewer
          1. Grease in Our Sewers
          2. Rates
          3. Sewer Rehabilitation Project
          4. Sewer Inspection Program
        6. Stormwater
          1. After the Storm
            1. Effects of Pollution
            2. Pollution Solutions
              1. Commercial
              2. Residential
            3. Después de la Tormenta
          2. Capital Projects
            1. Current Projects
            2. Past Projects
          3. Educational Materials
            1. Best Management Practices
              1. Generalized BMP Inspection Process
            2. Aguas Pluviales y Planicie Inundable
          4. Floodplain
            1. Drainage Maintenance
            2. Flood Safety Tips
            3. Flood Insurance
            4. Permits
            5. Protecting Your Home
          5. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit
            1. Yearly Permits
          6. Ordinance
          7. RainSmart Grant Program
          8. Stream Restoration Projects
            1. Coe Branch
            2. Natural Stream Channel Restoration Techniques
            3. Pearson Branch
            4. Time Lapse Examples
          9. 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
          10. Resource Protection Areas
          11. Aguas Pluviales y Planicie Inundable
        7. Trash, Recycling & Compost
          1. Residential Curbside Services
            1. Christmas Trees
            2. Excess Trash Fees
              1. Single-Family Detached Homes
              2. Townhomes & Condominiums
            3. Leaf
              1. Leaf Collection Schedule
              2. Prepare Leaves for Collection
              3. Set-Out Requirements
              4. Leaf Mulch
            4. Recycle
            5. Special
            6. 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. Hard-to-Recycle Items
            4. Rates of Recycling
            5. Recycling Center
            6. Set-Out Requirements
          6. Sweeping
        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. Emerald Ash Borer
            3. Emergency
            4. List of Licensed Tree Contractors
            5. Mulching
              1. Feed the Soil
              2. Mulching Tips
            6. 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
      23. Purchasing, Bids & Solicitations
        1. Solicitations & Awards
        2. Bidder Registration Form
        3. City Code
        4. IRS W-9 Form
        5. PPEA Guildelines
        6. Purchasing Resolution
      24. 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
      25. 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. Spring 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. Monthly Calendar
            3. Special Classes
          2. Teen Center
            1. Activities
            2. Teen Work List
            3. Teen Council
          3. Preschool
            1. Open House
            2. Registration
            3. Required Forms & Information
          4. Facility Rentals
            1. Rates
        6. Facility Rentals
          1. Rates
            1. Cherry Hill Farmhouse & Barn
            2. Community Center
            3. Picnic Shelters
        7. Farmers Market
          1. Vendors
          2. Prospective Vendors
          3. Market Buzz
          4. Fit at the Farmers Market
        8. Grant Programs for Arts & Humanities
          1. Current Grant Awards
          2. 2017-2018 Grant Awards
        9. Open Gym Hours
        10. 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. Donald South Frady Park
          9. Fort Taylor Park
          10. Howard E. Herman Stream Valley Park
          11. Larry Graves Park
          12. Lincoln Park
          13. Madison Park
          14. Roberts Park
          15. Tinner Hill Park
          16. West End Park
          17. W&OD Trail
        11. Preschool
          1. Open House
          2. Registration
            1. Fall
            2. Summer
          3. Required Forms & Information
        12. Registration
          1. Refund Policy
          2. Register Now
        13. Senior Center
          1. Activities
          2. Monthly Calendar
          3. Special Classes
        14. Special 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. Dance Recitals
          9. Easter Egg Hunt
          10. Falls Church Festival
          11. Farm Day
          12. Farmers Market
          13. Halloween Carnival
          14. Holiday Craft Show
          15. July 4th Celebration
          16. Memorial Day Festival & Parade
            1. 2019 Schedule
            2. Grand Marshal
            3. Memorial Day Ceremony
            4. Parking, Road Closures & Restrictions
            5. Vendors & Booths
            6. Parade Line-up
            7. 2018 Memorial Day
          17. Recycling Extravaganza
          18. Sunset Cinema
          19. Tinner Hill Blues Festival
          20. A Victorian Christmas
          21. Veterans Day Ceremony
          22. Watch Night
          23. Other Community Cultural Events
        15. Sports Programs
          1. Youth Sports
            1. Soccer
            2. Basketball
            3. Flag Football
          2. Adult Sports
            1. Men's Basketball
            2. Women's Basketball
            3. Co-ed Softball
            4. Adult Volleyball
              1. Co-ed Volleyball
              2. Women's Volleyball
          3. Concussion Education and Resources
        16. Teen Center
          1. Activities
          2. Teen Work List
          3. Teen Council
        17. Newsletter
      26. 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
      27. Treasurer
        1. City Vehicle Decals
        2. Change in Real Estate Tax Year
        3. Contest: Design the City Vehicle Decal
        4. Dog Licenses
        5. Stormwater Utility Fund
          1. City Rain Gardens
          2. Watershed Management Plan
          3. Stormwater Credits Program
          4. Stormwater Needs
        6. Tax Due Dates
        7. Tax Relief
        8. Ways to Pay
      28. Voter Registration & Elections
        1. Absentee Voting
        2. New Voter Cards
        3. Past Election Results
        4. Polling Locations
        5. Register to Vote
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  3. Projects

    1. City-Owned Buildings and Land
      1. City Hall Project
        1. City Hall has Reopened
        2. 400 N Washington St.
      2. WFC Economic Development Project
        1. Archived Materials
          1. History of the High School Campus Project
            1. Schools Request for Detailed Proposal (April 2016)
            2. High School Conceptual Proposals
          2. Financial Analysis
          3. Urban Land Institute TAP (October 2014)
          4. RFP and PPEA Guidelines (October 2015)
          5. Phase 2, Post RFP (January 2017)
          6. West Falls Church Development Proposals (2018)
          7. Campus Joint Process Planning Committee (Inactive)
          8. Joint Steering Committee (Inactive)
          9. Other Documents & Reports
          10. Feasibility Studies
        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
      3. Library Renovation Project
    2. Parks & Plazas
      1. Big Chimneys Park Improvements
      2. Cherry Hill Park Playground
      3. Downtown Plaza
      4. Harrison Branch Improvements
    3. Streets and Things on Streets
      1. Bikeshare
      2. Broad Street HAWK Signals
      3. E. Broad & Cherry Improvements
      4. Downtown Reinvestment
      5. Oak Street Bridge
      6. Roosevelt Street Corridor Pedestrian Accessibility
      7. Traffic Signal Timing
      8. Van Buren Bridge
      9. N. Washington & Columbia Improvements
      10. S. Washington Street
      11. S. Washington & Maple Intersection
      12. N. West & Great Falls Traffic Signal
      13. N. West & Lincoln Intersection
    4. Private Development Projects
      1. 400 N. Washington St.
      2. Broad & Washington Project
      3. The Gateway (500 N. Washington St.)
      4. Hilton Garden Inn (706 W. Broad St.)
      5. Kensington (700 W. Broad St.)
      6. Founders Row (Broad and West Streets)
      7. Northgate (450 N. Washington St.)
      8. Park & Lee Project
      9. Railroad Cottages (1000 block of Railroad Ave.)
      10. Lincoln at Tinner Hill (540-580 S. Washington St.)
      11. Rushmark Project / Harris Teeter (301 W Broad St.)
    5. More Information and Resources
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  4. 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
      6. Restaurant & Dining Guide
    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
    8. Working for the City
      1. Employee Benefits
      2. Government Openings
      3. Public Safety Openings
      4. Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
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  5. 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. Comprehensive Plan Update
      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
    12. Winter Holiday Events 2018
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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
    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. Donald South Frady Park
        9. Fort Taylor Park
        10. Howard E. Herman Stream Valley Park
        11. Larry Graves Park
        12. Lincoln Park
        13. Madison Park
        14. Roberts Park
        15. Tinner Hill Park
        16. West End Park
        17. 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. Temporary City Hall Office Relocations
      9. 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. Environmental Opportunities
      4. Library
      5. More Opportunities
    11. Vote
      1. Absentee Voting
      2. New Voter Cards
      3. Past Election Results
      4. Polling Locations
      5. Register to Vote
    12. Watch
      1. City Council Meetings
      2. Falls Church Community Television
        1. About FCCTV
        2. Schedule
        3. Videos: Government
        4. 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. Computers & WiFi
    3. Donations
    4. eNewsletter
    5. Library Expansion and Renovation Project
    6. Local History Room
    7. Storytimes
    8. Volunteers
    9. City of Falls Church
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