Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals Seeks Applicants

Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
703-324-3187, TTY 703-324-2935, FAX 703-324-2010

April 21, 2005

Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals
Seeks Applicants by May 9

Interested in Fairfax County zoning issues? The Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals seeks a candidate to fill a board vacancy. Applicants should be familiar with zoning, land use, environmental issues, public administration, law and/or engineering in Fairfax County. The new board member may be asked to attend the Boards of Zoning Appeals Virginia Certified Program.

A quasi-judicial body, the board hears appeals of decisions by the zoning administrator or any other zoning official, requests to vary certain requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, applications for interpretations as to the location of a zoning district boundary and applications for special permits authorized by the Zoning Ordinance. The board holds public hearings most Tuesday mornings starting at 9 a.m. All meetings are open to the public to receive their input.

The Circuit Court of Fairfax County appoints seven members to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Presently, members receive $550 per month, as authorized by the Board of Supervisors, for five-year staggered terms.

The vacancy will be filled based on resume and curriculum vitae. A background check will be performed on all candidates. Resumes must be postmarked by May 9 and sent to Fairfax Circuit Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 ATTN: Barbara Kenney.