| BC: Architectural Advisory Board | The Advisory Board advises the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Zoning Administrator; reviews building permits and site plans; and makes recommendations to the Zoning Administrator and/or Planning Commission. Subscribe here to receive notification of new meetings, meeting changes, and agenda postings. |
| BC: Arts and Humanities Council of Falls Church | The "City of Arts, Theatre, Cultures, and History" Council coordinates, collaborates, and facilitates existing humanities programs; enhances economic development; proactively seeks opportunities and marketing to advance humanities events; advises Council, Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority on arts, cultural, theatre and historic recommendations. |
| BC: Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee | The Aurora House Citizens' Advisory Committee provides consultation to the Aurora House Manager regarding community resources and public awareness; advises the Council and Arlington County Board of needs, budget, and services; and members serve as community liaisons through area organizations, civic groups, and other boards and commissions. |
| BC: Board of Equalization | The BOE hears and considers taxpayers' petitions regarding real estate assessments made by the City Assessor. The Board has the power to order an increase or decrease, or to affirm the assessment in question. |
| BC: Board of Zoning Appeals | The Board hears and decides appeals with alleged errors in order, requirement, decision, or determination in the administration of the zoning ordinance; grants zoning variances and has the power to grant special use permits for the use of land or construction of buildings in districts where they are prohibited. |
| BC: Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation | The CACT considers traffic calming cases, provides recommendations to the City Manager, and reviews Traffic Impact Studies for development proposals. Subscribe here to receive notification of new meetings, meeting changes, and agenda postings. |
| BC: City Employee Review Board | The City Employee Review Board was established to hear appeals filed by City employees who are not satisfied with a decision by the City Manager regarding employee grievances. The City Employee Review Board also selects an "Employee of the Year" for recognition. |
| BC: Economic Development Authority | The EDA advises Council on economic development issues and proposals, provides community education programs, conducts research, purchases, leases and sells property, provides tax exempt financing, and supports projects and programs that promote business and investment in the City. |
| BC: Electoral Board | |
| BC: Environmental Sustainability Council | The ESC addresses environmental and sustainability issues, focusing on community cleanups, energy efficiency and climate change, education and outreach, habitat and soil restoration, solid waste management, stormwater management, and sustainable community development. Subscribe here to receive notification of new meetings, meeting changes, and agenda postings. |
| BC: Historic Architectural Review Board | The HARB reviews applications for permits to demolish or move protected structures in the historic district. For alterations of historic structures, the HARB makes recommendations only. Subscribe here to receive notification of new meetings, meeting changes, and agenda postings. |
| BC: Historical Commission | The Commission provides advice on historical matters for the City government; develops criteria for the identification of historic buildings and sites; identifies, collects, preserves, and displays the evidence and records of the City's history; and recommends measures for preserving City publications. |
| BC: Housing Commission | The Commission proposes housing policy initiatives and changes; investigates and conciliates fair housing complaints; mediates conflicts relating to the Virginia Residential Landlord & Tenant Act; offers reconciliatory services in conflicts relating to other housing laws. |
| BC: Human Services Advisory Council | The HSAC Reviews existing human services policies and resources to point out deficiencies in services, service overlaps, and/or potential program improvements for City Council consideration. |
| BC: Library Board of Trustees | The Board provides general supervision of the public library, establishes policies, and issues necessary regulations for the governance of the library. |
| BC: Library Construction Oversight Committee | |
| BC: Planning Commission | The Commission studies and recommends changes to the Comprehensive Plan, annually prepares and revises a five-year capital improvements program,, and makes recommendations on the preservation of historical landmarks, and design of public structures. |
| BC: Public Utilities Commission | The Public Utilities Commission provides advice and guidance to the City Council and the City Manager about the management and operation of the City's stormwater and sanitary sewer systems. |
| BC: Recreation and Parks Advisory Board | The Board advises the Council and the Director of the Recreation and Parks on matters concerning use of City-owned land, acquisition of land for recreational use, and recreational programs and funding. |
| BC: Retirement Board | The Board makes recommendations on the selection of the person or company to handle the City government's Basic and Police Pension Plans' investments, administration, and actuarial evaluation, and reviews the plans' investment practices. |
| BC: Solid Waste Management Plan Advisory Committee | This committee will provide guidance to City staff in drafting a Solid Waste Management Plan and presenting the draft to Council by March 2024. |
| BC: Stormwater Task Force | The Stormwater Task Force was created by City Council in October 2019. The group will update the list of priority projects for stormwater improvements in the adopted Watershed Management Plan and study other stormwater related issues as directed by City Council. |
| BC: Towing Advisory Board | The Towing Advisory Board advises the City Council with regard to the appropriate provisions of the towing ordinance. |
| BC: Urban Forestry Commission | The Commission advises the Council and City Manager concerning the regulations governing the removal of trees from public and private property, and ensuring the replacement of adequate trees. Subscribe here to receive notice of agenda postings for the regular meetings and work sessions. |
| BC: Use of Force Review Committee | Meetings for the Use of Force Review Committee, created in 2020. |
| BC: West Falls Community Development Authority | The West Falls Community Development Authority meets as needed. |
| Budget Development | This calendar lists all Council meetings, public hearings, and town halls regarding the budget. |
| City Council Meetings | City Council Regular Meetings (second and fourth Monday), Work Sessions (first and third Monday), Committee and Work Group meetings, and Council-sponsored events. Subscribe here to receive notice of agenda postings. |
| Citywide Notices | Government closures, tax due dates, vehicle sticker due dates, election dates, maintenance (street sweeping, paving, leaf collection), etc. |
| Community Meetings, Town Halls and Forums | Usually specific to a development plan or budget. |
| Events | Special Events (Memorial Day, Concerts in the Park, Cherry Hill Farmhouse Events), Recycling and Disposal Events (Recycling Extravaganza, Household Hazardous Waste), Education Events (Rain Barrel, Composting) |