Establishing a CPD by Petition
The petition process is used for smaller areas and has the following qualifications and procedures:
- Residentially-zoned area
- Minimum size 5 block face OR 2000 linear feet
- A request is made to the district supervisor by the HOA
- The district supervisor forwards the request to FCDOT
- FCDOT issues the petition and petition area maps
- The community gathers signatures verifying greater than or equal to 60% support for the proposed district and greater than 50% support along each block
- A fee of $10 per petitioning address is remitted with the returned petitions
- The district supervisor forwards the petitions to FCDOT
- The Board of Supervisors conducts a public hearing to approve the proposed parking district
- FCDOT installs “Community Parking District” signs listing prohibitions at strategic locations
Exemptions include: vehicles used by federal, state or local public agencies to provide services; commercial vehicles discharging passengers, performing work or providing services; vehicles temporarily parked, for up to 48 hours, for the purpose of loading, unloading or preparing for a trip. See the Code of the County of Fairfax, Chapter 82, Article 5B for more on the program and exemptions. For additional information contact us via our e-mail contact form.
NOTE: Homeowner's Association (HOA) implies civic association, as applicable. In lieu of any association, a letter signed by ten residents may be submitted to the local supervisor for consideration of CPD inclusion.
