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Temporary Special Permits (Profit)

Submission Requirements

An application for a temporary special permit (TSP) must be filed at least three (3) weeks prior to the date on which the permit is to take effect. Applications not received within this timeframe or without the required fees and supporting documentation outlined below may be refused. Applications may be delivered or mailed to the Department of Planning and Zoning, Zoning Administration Division, Zoning Permit Review Branch, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 250, Fairfax, Virginia 22035-5508. For further information call 703-324-1359. The submission requirements are: A completed application form. A narrative statement on company letterhead covering the following points (when applicable): Description of work being conducted on site Number of employees on site (at any one time) Number of off-street parking spaces Sanitary facilities (if temporary facilities will be used a copy of the contract is required) Structure(s), including tents, trailers, canopies, or shelters Utilities, including outdoor lighting or loudspeaker A copy of a plat or plan showing the location of the trailer(s) and the distance from these structures to corresponding lot lines, off-street parking spaces and their access to and from adjacent streets, and any proposed signs. If signs will be erected, contact the Department of Code Compliance at 703-324-1300 for further information. A letter from the property owner granting the applicant permission to use the property as proposed (if the applicant is not the property owner). A Non-Residential Use Permit (Non-RUP) is required in order to occupy the trailer or model home. Therefore, a Non-RUP fee of $70.00 is required. A separate check for $70.00 should be made payable to the County of Fairfax. The Non-RUP will be presented at the time of TSP issuance. A TSP filing fee of $205.00. A separate check for this amount should be made payable to the County of Fairfax . The following agencies and phone numbers may be of service to you in the application process: Permits Administration 703-222-0801 Health Department (Sanitation) 703-246-2201 Health Department (Food Service)  703-246-2444 Fire Marshal 703-246-4849 Animal Control 703-830-1100 The Zoning Administrator may deny any application which he or she believes may have an adverse effect on the surrounding community. If denied, an appeal may be made to the Board of Zoning Appeals within thirty (30) days. For further information regarding temporary special permits, refer to Part 8 of Article 8 of the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 112 of the Fairfax County Code).