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Department of Planning and Development

Department of Planning and Development Alert:

Department of Planning and Development Alert:

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
703-324-1380 TTY 711
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12055 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Tracy Strunk
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What We Do

The mission of the Department of Planning and Development is to promote livable communities which enhance the quality of life for the present and the future. Our purpose is to provide proposals, advice and assistance on land use, development review and zoning issues to those who make decisions on such issues in Fairfax County.

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Learn About the Accessory Living Units (ALU) Zoning Ordinance Amendment
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Final Report for Fairfax County Modern Architecture Survey is Now Available
The 2025 James M. Scott Exceptional Design Award Recipients have been Announced

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Guiding the decision-making process regarding the built and natural environment for Fairfax County including the Comprehensive Plan, Environmental topics, Public Facilities and Historic and Heritage Resources.

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Facilitates strategic redevelopment and investment opportunities within targeted commercial areas that align with the community's vision and that improve the economic vitality, appearance and function of those areas.

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Urban Centers

Conducts land use planning, zoning review, urban design and plan implementation in the emerging Transit Oriented Development areas located around Silverline Metro stations in Tysons and Reston.

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Enforcing, maintaining and administering the provisions of the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance and Noise Ordinance, processing zoning applications, and formulating recommendations to the approving bodies.

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