Zoning Administration Division

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
703-324-1314 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, VA 22035
Leslie Johnson
Zoning Administrator

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Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments

The following proposed amendments to the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance are scheduled to be authorized or have been authorized for advertisement of public hearings before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. Please note that hearing dates and times may be subject to change.

For the convenience of the public, copies of the Staff Reports for the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments are available for review below. Click on an amendment to expand for more information. Some attachments to the Staff Reports may not be available in electronic format. If you are interested in viewing these documents, please contact the Zoning Administration Division at 703-324-1314.

Authorized for Public Hearing

On January 13, 2026, the Board of Supervisors authorized public hearings on a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment for Large-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems. The proposed permissions and standards are intended to provide for the siting of large-scale battery energy storage systems, while addressing public safety and compatibility. Standards address topics like setbacks, screening, noise, and safety.

Planning Commission Public Hearing: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

For additional information, please visit the Battery Energy Storage Systems - Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment webpage.

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Staff Report (Download)

This amendment will consider updating the definition of congregate living facilities and broadening their permitted locations. 

For additional information, please visit the Congregate Living Facilities - Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment webpage.

Planning Commission Public Hearing:  Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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Staff Report (Download)

The following topic areas are actively being researched and evaluated by staff to develop a proposal for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. These potential amendments have not been formally authorized by the Board of Supervisors for public hearing at this time.  

Under Consideration

This amendment will consider changes and clarifications to the use-specific standards for Accessory Living Units (ALUs).

For additional information, please visit the Accessory Living Units – Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment webpage. 

Additional Information

All public hearings are held at:

Board Auditorium
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035

Persons wishing to speak at the public hearings on these topics may call the Office of the Clerk to the Planning Commission: 703-324-2865, TTY 711, and the Office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors: 703-324-3151, TTY 711, to be placed on the respective speakers list or may appear and be heard.

Sign up for the speakers' list online:  Planning Commission  |  Board of Supervisors

Recently Adopted Amendments

For amendments that have been recently adopted to the current Zoning Ordinance, please visit the Recently Adopted Amendments webpage.

Zoning Ordinance Announcements

To receive periodic announcements about proposed and adopted Zoning Ordinance amendments and other zoning administration topics, subscribe to the Zoning Ordinance Information and Amendments e-mail list.

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