Land Development Process Overview
The development process in Fairfax County involves comprehensive reviews by numerous county and non-county agencies and may involve many steps before a project can be approved.
Every project is unique and subject to its own set of requirements depending on the location and complexities of the project.
Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan is required by state law to be used as a guide in decision-making about the built and natural environment -- land use, transportation and public facility decision making.
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Major Projects
Zoning Issues
Revitalization Districts
Our Office of Community Revitalization helps the strategic redevelopment within targeted commercial areas, including:
- Annandale
- Bailey's Crossroads/Seven Corners
- Lake Anne (Reston)
- McLean
- Merrifield
- Richmond Highway Corridor
- Springfield
Planning and Zoning Viewer
What's being built or planned in your community? Use this interactive map that shows current zoning applications and associated zoning layers.
In Your Backyard!
Land use and planning can be as local as your backyard and surrounding neighborhood. Here are some resources you can use: