703-324-1380
TTY 711
Leanna O'Donnell,
Director
The term "2232 Review" is derived from a Code of Virginia requirement under Section 15.2-2232. The County's 2232 Review Process determines the compatibility of proposed public facilities with the locational guidelines established in the Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, this process determines if the general or approximate location, character and extent are in substantial accord with the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan.
Review the information and requirements on the following webpages to begin the application process.
All 2232 review applications must be submitted electronically through the PLUS application portal. Please review the Steps to Submit Public Facility Applications in PLUS for instructions.
For additional information on how to use the PLUS application portal, please visit the DPD PLUS Information & Support page.
If you have questions or need assistance using the PLUS system, please contact the Help Desk:
Upon receipt of the application staff will determine the category of review and communicate this determination to the applicant.
There are three general categories of 2232 Review:
Public Hearing - The 2232 application will generally require a public hearing before the Planning Commission if it is not directly supported by the Comprehensive Plan and cannot be processed as a feature shown. Under this process, staff circulates the application for review by county agencies and prepares a staff report that is made available to the public two weeks prior to the public hearing. Notice of the public hearing is through newspaper advertisement, posting of the property, and written notification of adjacent and nearby property owners. At the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission determines if the general location, character or extent of the proposal is in substantial accord with the county's Comprehensive Plan and either approves, denies, or defers decision on the application.
The Virginia Code requires the Staff and Planning Commission to complete specific actions within predetermined timeframes.
Please note the following items if an application requires a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission.
Applicants are encouraged to seek out and coordinate with citizens and community groups potentially impacted by the proposed application. The applicant can contact the Supervisor's office and obtain contact information.
An applicant can withdraw an application at any stage during the 2232 Review processing. If an applicant wants to withdraw a 2232 application, he/she must provide a written notice of withdrawal in the form of an email or letter.
Upon receiving the withdrawal request, staff will close the file. Withdrawn applications are kept and archived.
Staff is available to assist anyone with questions about the 2232 application process, current 2232 applications, and general public facility planning issues. Please send us an email or contact the Planning Division of the Department of Planning and Development at (703) 324-1380, TTY 711.
