The Comprehensive Plan is a guide used for making land use decisions for Fairfax County. The Area Plans Review (APR) process is an opportunity for anyone to submit a nomination for consideration as an amendment to the Area Plan volumes of the Comprehensive Plan. Nominators and any interested parties can review the nominations that have been submitted; attend Task Force meetings; review the Department of Planning and Zoning staff report on each nomination; and testify at public hearings (or in writing) before the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. Action by the Board of Supervisors is required to amend the Comprehensive Plan.

2011-2012 Area Plans Review Retrospective

The 2011-2012 APR Retrospective has begun.  The retrospective will be used to gain feedback on the most recent APR cycle, which includes the 2008-2009 North County APR process and the 2009-2010 South County APR process. To find out more about the process, click here.

The first stage of the process occurred in March-April 2011 and involved an online survey with paper copies available by request. The survey served as an announcement for the beginning of the Retrospective and provided a means to obtain initial feedback about recent experiences with the APR process and general planning efforts. In addition, community meetings are being scheduled throughout the county to acquire more community input.  

2009-2010 South County Area Plans Review

In the 2009-2010 South County APR cycle, Comprehensive Plan guidance for the southern portion of the County, including the Braddock, Lee, Mason, Mount Vernon and Springfield Supervisor districts, will be reviewed.

South County APR Schedule | Guide to 2009-2010 South County Area Plans Review (APR)| 2009-2010 South County APR Nominations & Staff Reports | Task Force Meetings Schedule | Staff Report Book for Non-VDOT Review Items (June 16, 2010 PC Public Hearing) | Staff Report Book for Non-VDOT Review Items (July 14, 2010 PC Public Hearing)|  Summary of Adopted Amendments (Non-VDOT- Review Items)

2008-2009 North County Area Plans Review

In the 2008-2009 North County APR cycle, Comprehensive Plan guidance for the northern portion of the County, including the Dranesville, Hunter Mill, Providence, and Sully Supervisor districts, will be reviewed.

North County APR Schedule  | Guide to 2008-2009 North County Area Plans Review (APR) | 2008-2009 North County APR Nominations & Staff Reports |  Summary of Adopted Amendments (Non-VDOT- Review Items) |  Summary of Adopted Amendments (VDOT- Review Items)

2008-2009 BRAC Area Plans Review

The BRAC-Related APR process has concluded. The BRAC APR process considered nominations in areas of the southeastern portion of the County that will be impacted by the influx of up to 20,000 new jobs to Fort Belvoir and the Engineer Proving Grounds. Information about the nominations proposed, including the status and amendments adopted by the Board of Supervisors can be found in the links below:

BRAC APR Nominations & Staff Reports  |  Summary of Adopted Amendments (Non-VDOT- Review Items) | Summary of Adopted Amendments (VDOT- Review Items)