Virginia Housing Development

City Council Public Hearing (May 17, 2025): zoning and permitting approvals, leaf blower ban, school reconstruction approved

Alexandria City Council held a public hearing on May 17, 2025, and took action on multiple zoning and special-use permit items, adopted ordinances including a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers with an 18-month phase-in, authorized a five-year marina license with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation, and approved a Development Special Use Permit to partially reconstruct George Mason Elementary School with amendments. The Council also received public comment on various topics and convened a closed session on investment of public funds.