Planning Division

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12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 730
Fairfax, VA 22035
Leanna O'Donnell
Director

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Comprehensive Plan Amendments

The Code of Virginia requires localities to review their Comprehensive Plans at least once every five years. The Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan is evaluated more frequently to manage the dynamic changes in the County and to conduct Plan maintenance.  Plan amendments are initiated by a motion by the Board of Supervisors. In order for an amendment to be adopted, it must be the subject of a public hearing before the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.

Plan Amendment Work Program

The Comprehensive Plan Amendment (PA) Work Program lists authorized current and future planning studies and amendments. The work program consists of activity center and neighborhood planning studies, and site-specific (Board-authorized) and countywide policy amendments. Priority is given to amendments that advance major policy objectives, address emerging community concerns, and provide a platform to better implement the Concept for Future Development. The planning process strives to identify the latest planning trends, engage the community in planning efforts, and ensure that plan guidance is up to date and relevant to decision makers.

View 2023 Comprehensive PA Work Program

Current Plan Amendme‌‌nts and Studies

Project websites have been established to provide additional information about specific studies.

  • Minor Plan Amendments
  • Activity Center or Neighborhood
  • Countywide and Policy
View Current Plan Amendments & Studies

Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) Process‌‌

‌‌The Site-Specific Plan Amendment process (SSPA) improves public participation in land use planning efforts, and allows for the community to propose changes to the Work Program. It incorporates a new nomination-based review cycle into the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program.

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Learn More about the SSPA Process
2022-2023 Countywide SSPA

Staff Reports

In order for an amendment to be adopted, it must be the subject of a public hearing before the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. Staff reports for the proposed amendments scheduled for public hearing are available...

Completed Plan Amendments

When the Board of Supervisors has acted upon an amendment, the amendment is considered adopted or completed. Adopted amendments are then reflected in the current Comprehensive Plan.

Comprehensive Plan Amendments Map

The Comprehensive Plan Amendments Map provides general information about ongoing work program amendments and studies. Please note that this map is for informational purposes only.

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Comprehensive Plan Announcements

To receive periodic updates about the Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Plan Amendments, subscribe to the Comprehensive Plan Announcements e-mail list.

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