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Reporting Land Development Concerns


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Fairfax County is committed to maintaining the quality of our natural environment. As a result, there are regulations which address the clearing of land, the dumping of fill dirt and debris such as stumps and trash, and the erosion of soil.

If you observe illegal activities, you should report it to the appropriate agency during normal business hours. This publication will tell you how.

Clues to Illegal Activity

  • The activity is occurring before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. or on weekends.
  • No company name appears on the construction vehicles or equipment.
  • Construction activity is occurring on a site with no advertising sign.
  • Land is being cleared without surveyor's flagging on trees.
  • There is no construction entrance adjacent to the roadway (an area of large stone and gravel placed to keep mud off of streets).
Issue Agency Telephone E-mail
Illegal land clearing and tree removal1 Code Enforcement Branch 703-324-1937, TTY 711 e-mail
Trees that are a public hazard Urban Forest Management Division 703-324-1770, TTY 711 e-mail
Tree problems in Fairfax County parks Fairfax County Park Authority 703-324-8594, TTY 703-324-3988 e-mail
For tree problems adjacent to public roads and streets Virginia Department of Transportation 703-383-8368, TTY 711 e-mail
Soil eroding onto adjacent land2 Code Enforcement Branch 703-324-1937, TTY 711 e-mail
Soil eroding into streams and bodies of water2 Code Enforcement Branch 703-324-1937, TTY 711 e-mail
Soil erosion on private property (non-construction sites)2 Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District 703-324-1937, TTY 711 e-mail
Illegal filling or soil removal activities Code Enforcement Branch 703-324-1937, TTY 711 e-mail
Illegal dumping of debris that may cause health hazards Health Department 703-246-2300, TTY 703-591-6435 e-mail
Illegal to dump hazardous waste into storm drains, streams, etc. Fire and Rescue Department 703-246-4386, TTY 703-335-4419 e-mail
Dust problems Environmental and Facilities Inspections Division 703-324-1950, TTY 711 e-mail
Noise problems between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Zoning Enforcement Branch 703-324-1300, TTY 711, online  
Illegal to dump hazardous waste into storm drains, streams, etc. Fire and Rescue Department 703-246-4386, TTY 703-335-4419 e-mail
Parkland Fairfax County Park Authority 703-324-8594, TTY 703-324-3988 e-mail
School property Fairfax County Public Schools 703-246-3209, TTY 711  
Other Fairfax County property Facilities Management Department 703-324-5033, TTY 711  

1The removal of trees or disturbance of soil in areas less than 2,500 square feet does not require a permit. Removal of individual trees also does not require a permit.
2A permit is required for the placement or removal of soil in areas of 2,500 square feet and larger and in depths of 18 inches and greater.



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