Fairfax County Notice

PLANNING COMMISSION

APRIL 22, 2026, AT 7:30 P.M.

NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Fairfax County Planning Commission Public is to be held in the Board Auditorium of the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia 22035.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 112.2 (the Zoning Ordinance) of the County Code regarding minor and editorial revisions and changes to reflect Virginia Codd updates (which may include additions and deletions), which are advertised by reference. The changes as specifically set forth in the staff report may include, without limitation: (1) correcting errors, providing clarification, correcting or adding cross references, and making other minor editorial revisions; (2) revising the use-specific standards for massage therapy establishments; (3) clarifying that standards pertaining to minimum distance between data center buildings and residential property do not include property developed with an international airport and related uses; (4) removing the requirement for Zoning Administrator approval to create a blanket exemption to reduce certain highway and railroad setback standards for lots created before August 14, 1978; (5) allowing a special permit to amend setbacks previously shown on any variance approved before July 10, 2006; (6) revising earthborn vibration standards to create an exception for temporary activities; (7) clarifying that transitional screening, barrier, and parking lot landscaping requirements may be modified or waived by the Board where deemed appropriate or for interim uses; (8) revising standards to eliminate administrative approval of permitted modifications to Correlated Color Temperature for outdoor lighting fixtures; (9) revising standards to remove the allowance of an additional yard sign for a single-family dwelling under active construction, improvement, or renovation; (10) revising standards for signs in commercial and industrial districts to clarify requirements for determining building frontage when separate buildings are located on the same property; (11) revising notice and appeal application requirements to align with the Virginia Code, including standards to permit notice of certain land use actions by first-class mail instead of certified mail and making other clarifying edits to review procedures; (12) revising interpretations to clarify that the terms written, submitted, or filed include online submissions; (13) revising appeal period for violations involving storage or disposal of nonagricultural material; (14) revising submission requirements for phased development applications; (15) revising the submission requirements for special exception applications for Independent Living Facility, (16) increasing civil penalties for zoning violations on multifamily properties; (17) removing the definition for net floor area; and (18) revising the definitions of front yard; kennel (replacing it with animal boarding, breeding, or recreation establishment); and residence for manager or employee.;

The Commission may make appropriate changes in the proposals as a result of the hearing. Copies of the proposed plans, ordinances, and/or amendments, as applicable, and possibly other documents relating to the aforementioned subjects and/or application(s) are on file and may be examined online at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zoning-ordinance/amendments and at the Zoning Administration Division, Department of Planning and Development, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 801, Fairfax, Virginia 22035. If you have questions regarding this amendment, please contact the Zoning Administration Division at 703-324-1314.

The public hearing is available to view live on Channel 16 and stream live online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cableconsumer/channel-16/live-video-stream. Live audio of the meeting may be accessed at 703-324-7700. At the public hearing any and all interested persons will be given an opportunity to express their view regarding the application. All persons wishing to present their views on these subjects may call the Planning Commission at 703-324-2865, or register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planningcommission/speaker to be placed on the Speakers List and may appear in-person, unless the meeting is held electronically, or be heard via telephone or pre-recorded video. Deadlines by type of testimony are on the website. In addition, written testimony and other submissions will be received at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 552, Fairfax, Virginia 22035 and plancom@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. All televised government meetings are closed captioned in English and Spanish (los subtítulos en español). Reasonable accommodation is available upon 48 hours advance notice by calling 703-324-3151 or TTY 711.

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