Fairfax County Land Use Planning & Zoning

Fairfax County Land Use Planning & Zoning Fairfax County Department of Planning & Development’s page for land use planning & zoning efforts

The primary purpose of Fairfax County's Department of Planning and Development (DPD) 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. DPD consists of five areas: the Planning Division (PD), the Zoning Evaluation Division (ZED), the Zoning Administration Division (ZAD), the Community Revita

lization Section and the Urban Centers Section. If you need assistance with a question, please email or call one of our Planners of the Day: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/pod. The Department of Planning and Development is located in the Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax, VA 22035. Learn more: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/about-us

We welcome you and your comments! The purpose of official Fairfax County social media accounts is to present matters of public interest. We encourage you to submit your questions, comments, and concerns, but please note these are moderated online discussion sites. We recognize social media is a 24/7 medium, and your comments are welcome at any time. However, given the need to manage our staff resources (your tax dollars), we generally only monitor comments and postings during regular business hours. Social Media Comments Policy: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/social-media-comments-policy

Política de comentarios en las redes sociales de Fairfax County: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/politica-de-comentarios-en-las-redes-sociales-de-fairfax-county

📜 Next up for our Heritage Resources series - Preservation & Placemaking! How do communities maintain the memory of plac...
08/28/2026

📜 Next up for our Heritage Resources series - Preservation & Placemaking!

How do communities maintain the memory of places that no longer exist?

Learn about how placemaking and interpretation are used by preservation professionals to continue stories which may otherwise be lost. https://rb.gy/6wwnhv

🗺️ Help Shape the Future of the Fairfax Center Area!Residents, business owners, and community members are invited to sha...
08/27/2026

🗺️ Help Shape the Future of the Fairfax Center Area!

Residents, business owners, and community members are invited to share their vision and help guide long-range planning efforts for the area. As part of updates to the Comprehensive Plan, county planners are evaluating strategies to support a vibrant, well-connected, and sustainable future for those who live, work, and shop in the region.

Why your voice matters:
🏡 Future Land Use: Help evaluate opportunities for housing, retail, and mixed-use redevelopment.
🚲 Infrastructure & Connectivity: Guide recommendations for pedestrian safety, bicycle networks, and transit options.
🌳 Public Spaces & Sustainability: Ensure thoughtful planning for local parks, green spaces, and environmental protections.

Your perspective is essential to building a plan that reflects our community’s needs.

👉 Learn more and see how you can participate in upcoming meetings: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/community-invited-help-shape-long-range-plans-fairfax-center-area

📣 TONIGHT OR TOMORROW: Join neighbors virtually to get updates and share feedback on the Tysons Office Designated Areas ...
08/26/2026

📣 TONIGHT OR TOMORROW: Join neighbors virtually to get updates and share feedback on the Tysons Office Designated Areas Planning Study.

Whether you live, work, or shop in Tysons, we hope you'll join to share insights & help guide how the area develops over the years!

📅 Session 1: Tysons East and South
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Zoom Link: bit.ly/Tysonsofficestudy26

📅 Session 2: Tysons North
Date & Time: Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Zoom Link: bit.ly/Tysonsofficestudy27
This planning study reviews long-range Comprehensive Plan guidance for key office-designated areas across Tysons—including the MITRE campus and parcels along the Capital Beltway, Dulles Toll Road, and south of Old Courthouse Road. Staff are evaluating potential recommendations for a broader mix of uses, including residential and mixed-use development, alongside updated guidance for transportation, parks, environmental sustainability, and urban design.
🔗 Learn More: bit.ly/4cTcqEv

📜 Time for our Heritage Resources series! Traditional Cultural Properties are the places that hold our community’s stori...
08/21/2026

📜 Time for our Heritage Resources series!

Traditional Cultural Properties are the places that hold our community’s stories, roots, and identity. They keep our heritage alive by connecting us to landscapes, traditions, and memories that shaped who we are today.

See how Traditional Cultural Properties are protected and celebrated! https://rb.gy/6wwnhv

📍Participate in the Fairfax Center Area Planning Study and join an upcoming meeting on Aug. 31 or Sept. 14! Proposed cha...
08/21/2026

📍Participate in the Fairfax Center Area Planning Study and join an upcoming meeting on Aug. 31 or Sept. 14!

Proposed changes to the long-range plans for the Fairfax Center Area will be shared at community meetings. Come to a meeting to learn more and help shape the future of Fairfax Center.

> August 31, 7:00 p.m. - Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035, Conference Rooms 2 & 3
> September 14, 7:00 p.m. - Zoom, www.bit.ly/FairfaxCenterArea

Learn more about the study: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/fairfax-center

⏰ Reminder: Virtual meetings for the Tysons Office Designated Areas Planning Study are coming up next week!Fairfax Count...
08/19/2026

⏰ Reminder: Virtual meetings for the Tysons Office Designated Areas Planning Study are coming up next week!

Fairfax County staff are seeking input to help guide future land use decisions in Tysons. The study is evaluating potential options for mixed-use and residential development, along with updated guidance for transportation, parks, and urban design across office-designated areas—including the MITRE campus and parcels along the Capital Beltway, Dulles Toll Road, and south of Old Courthouse Road.

Join one of the upcoming virtual sessions to learn more, ask questions, and share your vision for these areas:

📅 Session 1: Tysons East & South
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Zoom Link: bit.ly/Tysonsofficestudy26

📅 Session 2: Tysons North
Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Zoom Link: bit.ly/Tysonsofficestudy27

🔗 Can't make a live session? Meeting recordings will be posted on the project webpage: bit.ly/4cTcqEv

🏡 Planning a neighborhood get-together or HOA meeting this summer? Add ALUs to the agenda!Potential changes are on the t...
08/18/2026

🏡 Planning a neighborhood get-together or HOA meeting this summer? Add ALUs to the agenda!

Potential changes are on the table for the county's Accessory Living Unit (ALU) regulations—which impact secondary spaces like basement apartments and detached backyard suites.

Now through Sept. 28, you can host a community-led discussion with our Online Community Toolkit. It is packed with easy-to-use meeting material, including a short video, overview of the potential changes, presentation and discussion prompts.

👉 Help shape the future of local housing rules with your neighbors: engage.fairfaxcounty.gov/alu-community-toolkit

On July 14, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Lincoln Park Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 26.88 acres, located sout...
08/17/2026

On July 14, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Lincoln Park Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 26.88 acres, located southwest of the intersection of McLearen Road and Centreville Road. This amendment added an option for residential use, which may include single-family attached and stacked townhouse units, at a density up to 18 dwelling units per acre.

Visit the project webpage for more information - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/plan-amendments/lincoln-park

🗣 Our Heritage Resources series continues with Oral Histories! Storytelling and passing traditions through generations p...
08/13/2026

🗣 Our Heritage Resources series continues with Oral Histories!

Storytelling and passing traditions through generations predates the written word.

Learn how Oral Histories are used in historical research, and the role they play in maintaining community identity: https://rb.gy/6wwnhv

🏠 Don't Forget HOD Residents! The Architectural Review Board submission schedule is being updated to allow more time for...
08/11/2026

🏠 Don't Forget HOD Residents! The Architectural Review Board submission schedule is being updated to allow more time for applications to be processed.

Starting with the Sept. 10 ARB meeting, workshop and applications for recommendation or action will be due 3 weeks before the meeting.

Note: The submission schedule for the Lorton MOA Eligible District will stay the same, EXCEPT for workshop applications, which will also be due 3 weeks before the meeting.

Take a look at the updated submission schedule and application process for more information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/architectural-review-board/application-procedure

To find out if you live in a Historic Overlay District (HOD) or learn more about your HOD, visit: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/historic-overlay-districts

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