This record type is for the Land Development Services’ review of the stormwater components of a transportation plan prepared by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FDOT).
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This information is the most common for how to obtain the necessary approval for your project and is not representative of all the conditions you may encounter.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
FDOT staff or their duly authorized agents may submit FDOT Stormwater Review plans, however, the plan itself must be certified by a professional engineer, land surveyor, architect or landscape architect licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and meeting the respective code requirements.
PLAN AHEAD
Before submitting, ensure you are aware of all applicable regulations and conditions that could affect your project to avoid surprises during the review process. Some of those factors include:
- Zoning Information
- Design Codes and Standards
- Do I Need to Hire a Design Professional?
- Floodplains
- Resource Protection Areas (RPA)
- Grading/Site Plans
- Parking Tabulation
- Types of Soils and Problem Soils
- Researching Site Conditions
To get a detailed description about each regulation and condition, visit our Plan Ahead page.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY RECORD?
PLUS Application
Apply for your FDOT stormwater review plan online in PLUS under the Site tab. If you are a first-time user, you must first register for an account.
Submission Guidelines
Visit our Site-Related Submission Guidelines page for information on how to submit your plan, including strongly encouraged naming conventions.
Tutorial on Uploading Plans and Documents in PLUS
Requirements
Depending on the scope of your project, one or more of the following may be required:
First Submissions:
- Plans with digital signature - verifiable digital signature of the licensed design professional (plans must include a project data sheet)
- Applicable Reports
- Stormwater Management Information Table
- Stormwater Management Completeness Checklist
- FDOT Stormwater Review Submission Cover Memorandum
- Letter of Nutrient Credit Availability, if/when applicable
- No associated fee
Note: Requests for a stormwater management ordinance exception or PFM modification/waiver must be separately submitted in PLUS.
Subsequent Submissions:
- Plans with digital signature – verifiable digital signature of the licensed design professional (plans must include a project data sheet)
- Applicable Reports
- Stormwater Management Information Table
- Stormwater Management Completeness Checklist
- FDOT Stormwater Review Submission Cover Memorandum
- Applicant Responses – enter responses to all open issues in the PLUS Digital Plan Room
- No associated fee
Helpful Videos:
Reviewing Issues, Conditions, & Notes in PLUS - YouTube
Upload Corrected Plans in PLUS - YouTube
Revisions to previously approved plans (per the PFM):
- Digital signature - verifiable digital signature of the licensed design professional
- Revision narrative - separate letter detailing the revision and referencing its general location
- Changes circled in red
Helpful Videos:
Submitting Revisions in PLUS - YouTube
What's Next?
To get a step-by-step guide on PLUS statuses and what they mean, see our What is My PLUS Status? Site Plans Infographic.
Review Process
Staff from the Site Application Center and Site Development and Inspections Division will review your package for completeness and compliance with applicable codes and county ordinances. You will be notified of any deficiencies. Plan corrections and additional supporting documents may be required.
- Queue times
- Fees
- Common plan comments for site review
- Workflow Routing Slip to track review and plan assignment
For a detailed summary of application progress, to include the name(s) of assigned review staff, click on “Reports” in the top-right corner of the PLUS screen, when you are in a specific record, and select “Workflow Routing Slip Report.”
Plan and Permit Issuance
Once all reviews are approved and all associated post-approval conditions have been satisfied, your land disturbance permit and approved plans will be available to download from PLUS.
Visit the Meeting Approval Condition web page to learn more about your plans specific approval conditions, including where to locate them in PLUS and to get the appropriate form for each condition. Once completed, submit all required documents using this form.
Helpful Video:
Access Approved Plans in PLUS - YouTube Video
Site Inspections
Before beginning any land disturbing activities associated with your approved site/grading plan and land disturbance permit, you are required to request a pre-construction meeting. Before requesting your pre-construction meeting, certain items must be completed such as an approved Virginia 811 ticket. To review all required items, visit the Site Inspection web page.
