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The Zoning Ordinance of Fairfax County, Virginia, regulates zoning in Fairfax County. It is intended to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public and to implement the adopted Comprehensive Plan for the orderly and controlled development of the County. It is administered by the Fairfax County Department of Planning & Zoning (DPZ).
Zoning Ordinance
Zoning Ordinance of Fairfax County, Virginia (Table of Contents and links to document in .pdf file format)
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Index
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Work Program
Zoning Applications/Affidavits
The development review process involves seeking approval of a rezoning, a special exception, a special permit or a variance from Fairfax County. Information and Forms involved in this process are found below.
Zoning Application and Development
Review Process Overview
Rezoning, Special Exception, Special
Permit, Variance Process and Applications
Affidavit/Reaffirmation of
Affidavit
Forms and instructions. ( Please note Affidavit procedure
change for Affidavits filed on or after Jan. 1, 2005)
Active Zoning & Land Use Application Staff Reports and Information
Research Zoning Applications through LDS Net
Other Zoning Topics
Board of Supervisors' Policy on Workforce Dwelling Units (PDF)
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
Process for appealing certain determinations of the Zoning Administrator
and applying for Variances and Special Permits.
Commercial Revitalization
Districts
Districts and areas designated to encourage economic development
activities in older commercial areas of Fairfax County.
Interpretations of Proffers and
Development Conditions
Guidelines for Submitting Requests for Interpretations Related to
Approved Zoning Applications (Rezonings, Special Exceptions, Special
Permits and Variances).
Noise Ordinance
See Chapter 108 of the Code of the County of
Fairfax, Virginia.
Outdoor Lighting
Standards
New standards designed to reduce the impacts of glare, light trespass
and overlighting and to promote safety, security and energy conservation.
Outdoor Portable
Storage Containers
Regulations pertaining to temporary residential portable storage
containers which are conditionally permitted on properties that contain a
dwelling.
Places of Worship and
Nonprofit Organizations
Assistance with the development process for organizations who are
seeking to either expand or relocate their facilities.
Residential Development
Criteria Plan
A tool used to evaluate rezoning requests for residential developments.
Temporary Special Permits
Application and submission requirements for certain temporary outdoor
uses and activities per Sect. 8-801 of the Fairfax County Zoning
Ordinance.
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