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CONTACT INFORMATION: Our offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
703-324-9300 TTY 711
urban.centers@fairfaxcounty.gov
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Suzie Battista
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Guidelines for Development in Reston Transit Station Areas

Reston TSA Districts

The "Guidelines for Development in the Reston Transit Station Areas" are intended to support the implementation of the Reston Comprehensive Plan. The Guidelines provide detailed urban design and streetscape information to complement the Comprehensive Plan and provide guidance for development proposals in the boundaries of the three Reston Transit Station Areas (TSAs). 

Endorsed Guidelines

The Guidelines were reviewed and endorsed by the Board of Supervisors on December 4, 2018. The Guidelines are divided into six chapters and an appendix. For a short introduction to the content of each chapter within the document, please refer to the summary brochure.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Development Framework and Vision

Chapter 3: TSA Character

Chapter 4: Site Design

Chapter 5: Building Design

Chapter 6: Streetscape

Chapter 7: Appendix

Appendix: Street Tree Planting

View Complete Endorsed Guidelines

Full copies of the Guidelines document are available for review at:

  • Hunter Mill District Office (North County Government Center) – 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA 20190
  • Reston Association Member Services – 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191
  • Public Art Reston – 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191
  • Reston Library – 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA 20190
  • Herndon Municipal Offices – 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA 20170
  • Herndon Library – 768 Center Street, Herndon, VA 20170

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