Code Compliance Alert:
Grass Height- On April 15, 2024, the Department of Code Compliance (DCC) began accepting reports of grass height over 12 inches. DCC will continue taking reports through mid-October. Chapter 119 of the Fairfax County Code requires that grass be no taller than 12 inches…
A donation drop-off box can be a convenient place for the often-fulfilling experience of donating. However, because donation drop-off boxes may not work well in every location, like a neighborhood, there are Zoning Ordinance rules. Below are some common standards, with additional information available on ...
Many people love sharing their home with an animal, but few may know the Zoning Ordinance regulates the types, numbers, and ways that animals can be kept. Below are some of the most common zoning considerations for the keeping of animals. Additional and more specific information is available on ...
The use of a home for Short-Term Lodging (STL) - the occupancy of a dwelling for less than 30 days in a row - is regulated by the Zoning Ordinance. Only a resident of the home (including renters with owner permission) can operate an STL and…
A common violation found in Department of Code Compliance (DCC) investigations is construction taking place without required permits. DCC issues more Notices of Violation (NOVs) for construction without a permit than any other type of violation. The Virginia…
The Department of Code Compliance (DCC) was formed in 2010, but not everyone in the county knows about our agency. Here is some information that may be helpful:
The DCC websiteincludes information about our enforcement activities, how to contact us, as well as links to previous editions of Code Compliance Corner. DCC enforces various…Indoor Heating – With morning frost becoming more common, you may be interested in the minimum indoor heating requirements. Here is a summary of what the Virginia Maintenance Code requires.
Living in apartments or leased residential condominiums: Heat must be provided and able to keep a minimum temperature of 68°F in rooms like bedrooms and living…With falling leaves, cooler temperatures, and winter weather coming, you may decide to protect your vehicles with fitted covers. The Zoning Ordinance has regulations about vehicles under cover. Here is some information to help keep you in…
Summer events and traditions like graduation parties, cook-outs, or students home from college – and the vehicles that come with them – may have you thinking about the need or convenience of a driveway expansion. If so, please note your lot may be subject to Zoning Ordinance regulations that limit how big the driveway can be…
Are you seeing more signs along major roads, such as in medians and near sidewalks? If so, relief is coming. The County started its Illegal Sign Removal Program in 2013, under an agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). We remove signs placed along roads for advertising, realtors, political…