Zoning Administration Division

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Leslie Johnson
Zoning Administrator

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

This amendment reviewed the provisions for Contractor’s Office and Shop, including the permissions and use-specific standards. Additionally, the amendment developed a definition for construction vehicle.

For additional information, please visit the Contractor’s Office and Shop and Construction Vehicles – Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment webpage.

Planning Commission Public Hearing: WednesdayOctober 30, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. 

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

Related Resources

Staff Report

Board Matter & Resolution (9/24/2024)

This amendment evaluated possible modifications to the requirements for accessible parking spaces.

For additional information, please visit the Review of Modified Accessible Parking Requirements – Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment webpage.

Planning Commission Public Hearing: WednesdayOctober 30, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. 

Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

Related Resources

Staff Report

Board Matter & Resolution (9/24/2024)

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 proposal examines existing standards and review processes for special events to identify areas for improvement, increase flexibility, and remove unnecessary impediments and time limits for temporary special events.

For additional information, please visit the Special Events – Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment webpage. 
 

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