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

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

Join county staff virtually for an update on the Accessory Living Units (ALU) zoning ordinance amendment, which considers updates to zoning regulations for ALUs, like basement apartments or in-law suites. Each meeting will include a summary of the recent community survey, discussion of setbacks, an update on state legislation and next steps for the project. County residents are encouraged to join to learn more, share thoughts and ask questions.
 

Community Meeting 
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
Virtual Meeting - MS Teams 
Call In Number: 571-429-5982
Conference ID: 349 698 93#


Community Meeting 
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Virtual Meeting - MS Teams 
Call In Number: 571-429-5982
Conference ID: 734 344 00#

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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