Land Development Services

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703-222-0801 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy
Fairfax, VA 22035
Bill Hicks
Director
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Land Development Services ensures that all development in Fairfax County meets the safety and health standards of all applicable codes such as the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building and county ordinances. We value our partnership with the public and the building industry.

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Proposed Amendments to Chapter 12 (Tree Conservation) of the Public Facilities Manual (PFM)
July 6, 2026
On June 9, 2026, the Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized public hearings on amendments to the PFM before the Plannin...
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Conservation Agreement Updated to Align with Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance
July 6, 2026
Fairfax County Land Development Services has updated the Conservation Agreement (Agreement) used for land disturbing activities regulated under the Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance, Chapter 124.1 of the County Code. The updates align the A...
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Virginia Adopts New Statewide Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements Effective July 1, 2026
July 6, 2026
New statewide minimum off-street parking requirements take effect beginning July 1, 2026. The legislation, identified as House Bill No. 888 (HB 888) creates a new statute, § 15.2‑2209.4, that establishes minimum off-street parking requirements for...

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