Zoning Application Process - Rezoning, Special Exception, Special Permit and Variance Applications

Development Process/General Overview  Application Acceptance  Application Packages and Forms  Affidavits  Glossary of Terms
Updated Zoning Fee Schedule - Effective July 1, 2009 

• For questions relating to the zoning processes, you may reach the Planner of the Day at 703-324-1290, TTY 711.
• For questions relating to Site Plan or engineering/grading processes, you may reach the Engineer of the Day with the Department of Public Works and Environmental Management 703-324-1575, TTY 711.
• For a general overview of the development process as it relates to Places of Worship and Non-Profit organizations see "Development Process/General Overview" below.

We are also available to meet with you personally. To request a Pre-Application Meeting, complete the Pre-Application Meeting Questionnaire. This questionnaire will help your define your request so that we may serve you better.  Please call the Zoning Evaluation Division at 703-324-1290, TTY 711, if you have any questions regarding Pre-Application Meetings.

(You may also find the information contained in the following brochures to be helpful.)

Commercial Revitalization Brochure (PDF)
Guide to the Development Process for Projects Requiring a Special Permit or Special Exception
Rezoning Process, An Overview of the Fairfax County Rezoning Process (PDF)
Pre-Application Meeting Questionnaire