DESIGN STANDARDS

In the past few years, the Community Development and Planning Department has worked diligently to create sustainable design standards and work closely with developers to get the very best developments in Arlington. We are focused on place-making, which is an integral component of a city’s image, as it has considerable impact on peoples’ perception of a community and drives their desire to live or visit the area.

Residential Design Standards

The purpose of these standards is to establish requirements for sustainable residential development throughout the City, increase the value of Arlington’s housing stock, and ensure that homes are attractive and of high quality.

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View the Ordinance (Effective October 5, 2009)

New Single Family Detached House

New 1 & 2 Family Attached House (townhomes/duplex)

Permanent Accessory Structures

Portable Accessory Structures

Entertainment District "ED" Overlay - Development Standards

The Entertainment District Overlay is intended to provide a more sustainable mix of uses and activities, while promoting high quality development and an aesthetically pleasing environment in an area including two major sports venues, Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor.

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View the Revised Ordinance (Effective June 30, 2008)

Hotel Design Standards

The Hotel Design Standards incorporate elements from both the Commercial and Entertainment District Design Standards previously approved.

The standards include provisions related to building materials, entry features, façade articulation, design features and site design as well as detailed standards on building design, interior design, and guest amenities and services.

View the Revised Ordinance (Effective May 19, 2008)
 

Commercial Design Standards

Commercial Design Standards were adopted for all NEW commercial structures under 50,000 square feet, in the "O", "NS", "LS", and "CS" zoning districts on February 27, 2007. They were later made applicable to the non-residential structures in “B”, “LI”, and “IM” zoning districts as well.

View the Revised Ordinance (Effective March 23, 2009)

Village on the Green at Tierra Verde, "VG" Overlay District

On December 13, 2006, City Council adopted Ordinance 06-115.  The Village on the Green at Tierra Verde ("VG") Overlay District was established to provide an area which will be a financially and environmentally sustainable community memorable for its rural character, village-like atmosphere, mix of high quality housing options and complementary commercial activity. 

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Lamar/Collins Mixed Use Overlay District

The Lamar Collins Mixed Use Overlay District (Ordinance No. 06-004) was approved by City Council on January 10, 2006. The new overlay incorporates mixed-use concepts with design standards and restrictions for the area.

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Downtown and Mixed Use Design Standards

Adopted by City Council on October 11, 2005 (Ordinance 05-094), the standards promote development in the downtown area.

View the Downtown and Mixed Use Design Standards (PDF)  

Other noted "Planned Development" Design Standards

	Glorypark Revised Ordinance (Effective June 29, 2009) Visit Glorypark Site
	Viridian Ordinance (Effective September 2008) Visit Huffines Community Website

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