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.

• You must complete a GLUP Amendment Application.
  • From the Create drop-down menu, select Planning Application.
• County Policy on Consideration of GLUP Amendments Unanticipated by Previous Planning Efforts
• 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 Studies

A Special GLUP Study(PDF, 58KB) is needed in instances when a GLUP amendment request has been made where there is no adopted plan or when the request is inconsistent with the guidance of the relevant adopted plan, per the Special GLUP Study Resolution.

Special GLUP Studies - Details & Process

Application and Fees

• To submit a Special GLUP Study Application you need to select Planning Application from the Create drop-down menu. You need to create an account to submit an application.
• To view and pay the application fee, go to the Fee Schedules webpage.

Process Overview

• Review the Special GLUP Study Process Administrative Guide (June 2019)
• Tier 1 Initial Reviews follow a spring and fall review schedule, as described in the Special GLUP Study Process document. Scheduling of Tier 2 Initial Reviews is determined by the Planning Division’s work plan and staff resources.
• Special GLUP Studies are discussed publicly through the Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC).
  • The LRPC for Special GLUP Studies is made up of representatives from the Planning Commission and invited representatives from other stakeholder groups, including other County commissions that have key insights into the proposed amendment (e.g., Transportation Commission, Housing Commission), surrounding civic associations, and other community groups, businesses, or stakeholders that may be directly impacted by any potential land use change.
• Other community members and interested parties may attend LRPC meetings to observe LRPC discussions and share their input via online engagement opportunities on study recommendations at key milestones in the process. All public input is considered when developing the final study recommendations.
• Community members can sign up for updates on individual studies, including meetings and online engagement opportunities, via the study webpage (linked below). 

Tier I Review – In Progress

• 2847 Wilson Blvd. 

Tier II Review – In Progress

• No studies

Past Special GLUP Studies

GLUP Studies Map

This map displays completed Special GLUP Studies. Enter an address, use your location, or choose "show map options" to filter by category. Once you've selected options, click Search to update the map.