Arlington County is considering a study into whether it should pass a countywide ordinance limiting building height to prevent structures from interfering with aircraft coming in and out of Reagan National Airport.

According to Arlington Planning Commission member and former pilot Jim Pebley, Virginia code mandates localities have rules in place to ensure buildings do not pose a risk to airplanes. Arlington does not have a countywide rule, but as part of the approval process for buildings, requires a letter from the Federal Aviation Administration saying the proposed structure meets federal safety standards.