Department of Planning and Development

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
703-324-1380 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Tracy Strunk
Director

Accessory Living Units – Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment

This amendment will consider changes and clarifications to the use-specific standards for Accessory Living Units (ALUs). An ALU is a secondary dwelling unit established in conjunction with and subordinate to a single-family detached dwelling unit. An ALU is sometimes referred to as an in-law suite or accessory dwelling, and can be either interior/attached to the dwelling or detached (freestanding). The current standards for ALUs in the Zoning Ordinance can be found in subsection 4102.7.B.

Community Engagement

Additional community meetings will be scheduled for the spring and summer - check back for details.

Board of Supervisors Land Use Policy Committee
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 
Meeting Video  |  Staff Presentation


Planning Commission Land Use Process Review Committee
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Meeting Video  |  Staff Presentation


Community Meeting - Preliminary Concepts 
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 
Meeting Video  |  Staff Presentation


Community Meeting - Preliminary Concepts  
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Meeting Video  |  Staff Presentation

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