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Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
Fairfax County
Zoning Ordinance
Sections
A
ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
1100. Title
1101. Enabling Legislation
1102. Applicability
1103. Official Document
1104. Ordinance Structure
1105. Purpose and Intent
1106. Minimum Requirements and Conflicting Ordinances
1107. Effective Date
1108. Duties of the Zoning Administrator
1109. Severability
1110. Transition from Prior Regulations
ARTICLE 2 - ZONING DISTRICTS
2100. Zoning Districts and Boundaries
2101. Interpretation of District Regulations
2102. Residential Zoning Districts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
1
1
1
1
2103. Commercial Zoning Districts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2104. Industrial Zoning Districts
1
2
3
4
5
6
2105. Planned Districts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ARTICLE 3 - OVERLAY AND COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS
3100. General Provisions
3101. Historic Overlay Districts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3102. Commercial Revitalization Districts
3103. Other Overlay Districts
1
2
3
4
5
ARTICLE 4 - USE REGULATIONS
4100. General Provisions
4101. Use Tables
1
2
3
4
4102. Use Standards
1
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
2
A
B
C
D
3
H
B
C
D
G
F
G
H
4
C
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
F
M
N
H
P
Q
R
T
T
U
U
W
X
Y
5
A
B
C
F
E
F
G
H
I
J
O
L
M
N
P
P
R
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
A
B
R
D
E
F
G
H
I
V
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
6
F
B
C
D
E
I
G
H
I
J
P
L
M
N
W
P
Q
7
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
8
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
ARTICLE 5 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
5100. Lot, Bulk, and Open Space Regulations
1
2
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
3
5101. Affordable Dwelling Unit Program
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
1
1
1
5102. Earthborn Vibration Standards
5103. Water and Sewer Facility Requirements
5104. Grading, Erosion, Sediment Control, and Drainage
5105. Floodplain Regulations
5106. Common Open Space and Improvements
5107. Private Streets
5108. Landscaping and Screening
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
5109. Outdoor Lighting
ARTICLE 6 - PARKING AND LOADING
6100. Off-Street Parking
1
2
3
4
5
6
6101. Off-Street Loading
6102. Bicycle Parking Requirements
ARTICLE 7 - SIGNS
7100. General Provisions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7101. Sign Regulations by Use and District
7102. Special Exception for Sign Modifications
ARTICLE 8 - ADMINISTRATION, PROCEDURES, AND ENFORCEMENT
8100. Review Procedures
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
8101. Submission Requirements
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8102. Fee Schedule
8103. Review and Decision-Making Bodies
1
2
3
4
5
6
8104. Nonconformities
8105. Condominiums, and Condominium and Cooperative Conversions
8106. Enforcement, Violations, and Penalties
ARTICLE 9 - DEFINITIONS AND ORDINANCE INTERPRETATION
9100. Interpretations
9101. List of Abbreviations
ac
ARB
Board
BZA
Director
du
FAR
max
min
n/a
PC
Sect.
sf
1
Va. Code
USBC
WMATA
ZA
9102. General Terms
Accessibility Improvement
Affordable Dwelling Unit
Alley
Architect
Basement
Building
Building Group
Building, Principal
Bulk Regulations
Carport
Cellar
Center Line
Commercial Equipment
Commercial Vehicle
Comprehensive Plan
Condominium
Condominium Conversion
Construction Permit
Contributing Property
Cooperative
Curb line
Deck
Density
Developer
Development Plan
D
D
D
D
D
Dwelling or Dwelling Unit
Easement
Eligible Lender
Engineer
E
Fence
Flag
Floodplain
Floor Area, Gross
Floor Area, Net
Floor Area Ratio
Footcandle
Glare
Grade
Ground Truthing
Heavy Vehicles and Equipment
Height, Building
H
Infraction
Interpretation of Approved Zoning Applications
Kinship Care
Land Disturbance Permit
Landscape Architect
Landscaping
Light Pole
Light Vehicles and Equipment
Lighting Fixture
Loading Space
Lot
Lot Area
Lot, Corner
Lot Coverage
Lot, Interior
Lot Line
Lot Line, Front
Lot Line, Rear
Lot Line, Side
Lot, Outlot
Lot, Pipestem
Lot, Reverse Frontage
Lot Size Requirements
Lot, Through
Lot Width
Lumen
Maintained Lighting Level
Manufactured Home Park
Manufactured Home Pad Site
Modular Dwelling Unit
N
Noncompliant
N
One Ownership
O
Open Space
O
O
O
O
Outdoor Dining
Outstanding First Trust Debt
Owner
Parking Lot
Parking, Bicycle
P
Parking Tabulation
Parking, Tandem
Parking, Valet
Patio
Person
Person with a Disability
Phase I Archaeological Survey
Photometric Diagram
Pipestem Driveway
Planned Development
PRC Plan
Principal Use
Pro Rata Share
Public Facility
Recreational Vehicle or Travel Trailer
Remote Sensing
Resource Management Area (RMA)
Resource Protection Area (RPA)
Right to Cure
Right to Acquire
Setback
Shape Factor
Shopping Center
Shovel Testing
Shrub
Sign
A-Frame Sign
Building-Mounted Sign
C
Electronic Display Sign
Freestanding Sign
F
M
Monument Sign
Moving or Windblown Sign
O
Roof Sign
Sign Face
Tenant
V
Window Sign
Yard Sign
Significant Archaeological Resources
S
Soil
Solid Waste
Stacking Space
State-Regulated Impounding Structure (Dam)
State-Regulated Impoundment
Story
Street
Street, Collector
S
Street, Major Thoroughfare
Street, Minor Arterial
Street, Primary Highway
Street, Principal Arterial
Street, Private
Street, Public
Street, Secondary Highway
Street, Service Drive
Street, Travel Lane
Street Line
Structural Alteration
Structure
Subdivider
Subdivision
Subdivision, Cluster
Subdivision, Conventional
Substantial Conformance
The County Code
Tiny House
Transient Occupancy
Transmission Pipeline
Tree
Tree Conservation
Use
Vibration
Acceleration
Amplitude
Displacement
Frequency
Impact
Particle Velocity
Seismograph
Steady State
Yard
Yard, Front
Yard, Privacy
Yard, Rear
Yard, Side
Zoning Compliance Letter
9103. Uses
1
2
A
Agricultural Operation
Farm Worker Housing
Wayside Stand
Agritourism
Farm Winery, Limited Brewery, or Limited Distillery
Stable, Riding or Boarding
3
A
Affordable Dwelling Unit Development
Dwelling, Multifamily
Dwelling, Single-Family Attached
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached
Dwelling, Stacked Townhouse
Group Residential Facility
Live-Work Development
Manufactured Home
B
Congregate Living Facility
Group Household
Religious Group Living
Residence Hall
4
A
Adult Day Support Center
Alternate Use of Public Facility
Child Care Center
Club, Service Organization, or Community Center
College or University
Community Swim, Tennis, and Recreation Club
Convention or Conference Center
Cultural Facility or Museum
Public Use
Religious Assembly
School, Private
S
B
Cemetery
Crematory
Funeral Home
C
Adult Day Care Center
Continuing Care Facility
Independent Living Facility
Medical Care Facility
D
Airport
Helipad
Regional Rail Transit Facility
Transit Facility
E
Solar Power Facility
Utility Facility, Heavy
Utility Facility, Light
Wireless Facility
5
A
Animal Shelter
Kennel
Pet Grooming Establishment
Veterinary Hospital
B
Bed and Breakfast
Catering
Hotel or Motel
Restaurant
Restaurant, Carryout
R
Retreat Center
C
Alternative Lending Institution
D
Financial Institution
Office
D
Business Service
Household Repair and Rental Service
Massage Therapy Establishment
Personal Service
E
Banquet or Reception Hall
Campground
Commercial Recreation, Indoor
Commercial Recreation, Outdoor
Entertainment, Adult
Entertainment, Public
Golf Course or Country Club
Health and Exercise Facility, Large
H
Marina, Commercial
Marina, Private Noncommercial
Quasi-Public Park, Playground, or Athletic Field
Smoking Lounge
Stadium or Arena
Zoo or Aquarium
F
Convenience Store
Drive-Through, Other
D
Drug Paraphernalia Establishment
Garden Center
Pawnshop
Retail Sales, General
Retail Sales, Large
G
Car Wash
C
New Vehicle Storage
Truck Rental Establishment
Vehicle Fueling Station
Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, Heavy
Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, Light
Vehicle Sales, Rental, and Service
Vehicle Transportation Service
6
A
Data Center
Freight Distribution Hub
Goods Distribution Hub
S
Warehouse
Wholesale Facility
B
Building Materials Storage and Sales
Contractor’s Office and Shop
Extraction Activity
Petroleum Products Storage Facility
Specialized Equipment and Heavy Vehicle Sale, Rental, or Service
Storage Yard
Vehicle Storage or Impoundment Yard
C
Craft Beverage Production Establishment
Production or Processing
Production or Processing, Heavy
S
D
Junkyard
Mixed Waste Reclamation Facility
Recycling Center
Solid Waste Disposal Facility
7
Accessory Living Unit
Accessory Structure
Accessory Use
Associated Service Use
Child Care Center for Occasional Care
D
Electric Vehicle Charging
Family Health Care Structure
Garage Sale or Yard Sale
Gardening and Composting
Home Day Care Facility
Home-Based Business
Keeping of Animals
Limited Riding or Boarding Stable
Residence for Manager or Employee
Sawmilling
S
Solar Collection System
8
Community Garden
Construction Site Office and Storage
Farmers Market
Food Truck
I
Model Home Sales or Leasing Office
Portable Storage Container
Special Event
Temporary Dwelling or Manufactured Home
9104. Floodplain Definitions
Base Flood
B
Basement
Development
Floodplain
Flood or Flooding
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
Flood Proofing
Historic Structure
Lowest Floor
Manufactured Home
New Construction
Recreational Vehicle
Special Flood Hazard Area
Start of Construction
Structure
Substantial Damage
Substantial Improvement
Violation
APPENDIX 1 - PROVISIONS RELATING TO PREVIOUS APPROVALS
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Fairfax County Unincorporated City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
Fairfax County
Zoning Ordinance
Sections
A
ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
1100. Title
1101. Enabling Legislation
1102. Applicability
1103. Official Document
1104. Ordinance Structure
1105. Purpose and Intent
1106. Minimum Requirements and Conflicting Ordinances
1107. Effective Date
1108. Duties of the Zoning Administrator
1109. Severability
1110. Transition from Prior Regulations
ARTICLE 2 - ZONING DISTRICTS
2100. Zoning Districts and Boundaries
2101. Interpretation of District Regulations
2102. Residential Zoning Districts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
1
1
1
1
2103. Commercial Zoning Districts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2104. Industrial Zoning Districts
1
2
3
4
5
6
2105. Planned Districts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ARTICLE 3 - OVERLAY AND COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION DISTRICTS
3100. General Provisions
3101. Historic Overlay Districts
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3102. Commercial Revitalization Districts
3103. Other Overlay Districts
1
2
3
4
5
ARTICLE 4 - USE REGULATIONS
4100. General Provisions
4101. Use Tables
1
2
3
4
4102. Use Standards
1
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
2
A
B
C
D
3
H
B
C
D
G
F
G
H
4
C
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
F
M
N
H
P
Q
R
T
T
U
U
W
X
Y
5
A
B
C
F
E
F
G
H
I
J
O
L
M
N
P
P
R
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
A
B
R
D
E
F
G
H
I
V
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
6
F
B
C
D
E
I
G
H
I
J
P
L
M
N
W
P
Q
7
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
8
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
ARTICLE 5 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
5100. Lot, Bulk, and Open Space Regulations
1
2
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
3
5101. Affordable Dwelling Unit Program
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
1
1
1
5102. Earthborn Vibration Standards
5103. Water and Sewer Facility Requirements
5104. Grading, Erosion, Sediment Control, and Drainage
5105. Floodplain Regulations
5106. Common Open Space and Improvements
5107. Private Streets
5108. Landscaping and Screening
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
5109. Outdoor Lighting
ARTICLE 6 - PARKING AND LOADING
6100. Off-Street Parking
1
2
3
4
5
6
6101. Off-Street Loading
6102. Bicycle Parking Requirements
ARTICLE 7 - SIGNS
7100. General Provisions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7101. Sign Regulations by Use and District
7102. Special Exception for Sign Modifications
ARTICLE 8 - ADMINISTRATION, PROCEDURES, AND ENFORCEMENT
8100. Review Procedures
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
8101. Submission Requirements
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8102. Fee Schedule
8103. Review and Decision-Making Bodies
1
2
3
4
5
6
8104. Nonconformities
8105. Condominiums, and Condominium and Cooperative Conversions
8106. Enforcement, Violations, and Penalties
ARTICLE 9 - DEFINITIONS AND ORDINANCE INTERPRETATION
9100. Interpretations
9101. List of Abbreviations
ac
ARB
Board
BZA
Director
du
FAR
max
min
n/a
PC
Sect.
sf
1
Va. Code
USBC
WMATA
ZA
9102. General Terms
Accessibility Improvement
Affordable Dwelling Unit
Alley
Architect
Basement
Building
Building Group
Building, Principal
Bulk Regulations
Carport
Cellar
Center Line
Commercial Equipment
Commercial Vehicle
Comprehensive Plan
Condominium
Condominium Conversion
Construction Permit
Contributing Property
Cooperative
Curb line
Deck
Density
Developer
Development Plan
D
D
D
D
D
Dwelling or Dwelling Unit
Easement
Eligible Lender
Engineer
E
Fence
Flag
Floodplain
Floor Area, Gross
Floor Area, Net
Floor Area Ratio
Footcandle
Glare
Grade
Ground Truthing
Heavy Vehicles and Equipment
Height, Building
H
Infraction
Interpretation of Approved Zoning Applications
Kinship Care
Land Disturbance Permit
Landscape Architect
Landscaping
Light Pole
Light Vehicles and Equipment
Lighting Fixture
Loading Space
Lot
Lot Area
Lot, Corner
Lot Coverage
Lot, Interior
Lot Line
Lot Line, Front
Lot Line, Rear
Lot Line, Side
Lot, Outlot
Lot, Pipestem
Lot, Reverse Frontage
Lot Size Requirements
Lot, Through
Lot Width
Lumen
Maintained Lighting Level
Manufactured Home Park
Manufactured Home Pad Site
Modular Dwelling Unit
N
Noncompliant
N
One Ownership
O
Open Space
O
O
O
O
Outdoor Dining
Outstanding First Trust Debt
Owner
Parking Lot
Parking, Bicycle
P
Parking Tabulation
Parking, Tandem
Parking, Valet
Patio
Person
Person with a Disability
Phase I Archaeological Survey
Photometric Diagram
Pipestem Driveway
Planned Development
PRC Plan
Principal Use
Pro Rata Share
Public Facility
Recreational Vehicle or Travel Trailer
Remote Sensing
Resource Management Area (RMA)
Resource Protection Area (RPA)
Right to Cure
Right to Acquire
Setback
Shape Factor
Shopping Center
Shovel Testing
Shrub
Sign
A-Frame Sign
Building-Mounted Sign
C
Electronic Display Sign
Freestanding Sign
F
M
Monument Sign
Moving or Windblown Sign
O
Roof Sign
Sign Face
Tenant
V
Window Sign
Yard Sign
Significant Archaeological Resources
S
Soil
Solid Waste
Stacking Space
State-Regulated Impounding Structure (Dam)
State-Regulated Impoundment
Story
Street
Street, Collector
S
Street, Major Thoroughfare
Street, Minor Arterial
Street, Primary Highway
Street, Principal Arterial
Street, Private
Street, Public
Street, Secondary Highway
Street, Service Drive
Street, Travel Lane
Street Line
Structural Alteration
Structure
Subdivider
Subdivision
Subdivision, Cluster
Subdivision, Conventional
Substantial Conformance
The County Code
Tiny House
Transient Occupancy
Transmission Pipeline
Tree
Tree Conservation
Use
Vibration
Acceleration
Amplitude
Displacement
Frequency
Impact
Particle Velocity
Seismograph
Steady State
Yard
Yard, Front
Yard, Privacy
Yard, Rear
Yard, Side
Zoning Compliance Letter
9103. Uses
1
2
A
Agricultural Operation
Farm Worker Housing
Wayside Stand
Agritourism
Farm Winery, Limited Brewery, or Limited Distillery
Stable, Riding or Boarding
3
A
Affordable Dwelling Unit Development
Dwelling, Multifamily
Dwelling, Single-Family Attached
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached
Dwelling, Stacked Townhouse
Group Residential Facility
Live-Work Development
Manufactured Home
B
Congregate Living Facility
Group Household
Religious Group Living
Residence Hall
4
A
Adult Day Support Center
Alternate Use of Public Facility
Child Care Center
Club, Service Organization, or Community Center
College or University
Community Swim, Tennis, and Recreation Club
Convention or Conference Center
Cultural Facility or Museum
Public Use
Religious Assembly
School, Private
S
B
Cemetery
Crematory
Funeral Home
C
Adult Day Care Center
Continuing Care Facility
Independent Living Facility
Medical Care Facility
D
Airport
Helipad
Regional Rail Transit Facility
Transit Facility
E
Solar Power Facility
Utility Facility, Heavy
Utility Facility, Light
Wireless Facility
5
A
Animal Shelter
Kennel
Pet Grooming Establishment
Veterinary Hospital
B
Bed and Breakfast
Catering
Hotel or Motel
Restaurant
Restaurant, Carryout
R
Retreat Center
C
Alternative Lending Institution
D
Financial Institution
Office
D
Business Service
Household Repair and Rental Service
Massage Therapy Establishment
Personal Service
E
Banquet or Reception Hall
Campground
Commercial Recreation, Indoor
Commercial Recreation, Outdoor
Entertainment, Adult
Entertainment, Public
Golf Course or Country Club
Health and Exercise Facility, Large
H
Marina, Commercial
Marina, Private Noncommercial
Quasi-Public Park, Playground, or Athletic Field
Smoking Lounge
Stadium or Arena
Zoo or Aquarium
F
Convenience Store
Drive-Through, Other
D
Drug Paraphernalia Establishment
Garden Center
Pawnshop
Retail Sales, General
Retail Sales, Large
G
Car Wash
C
New Vehicle Storage
Truck Rental Establishment
Vehicle Fueling Station
Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, Heavy
Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, Light
Vehicle Sales, Rental, and Service
Vehicle Transportation Service
6
A
Data Center
Freight Distribution Hub
Goods Distribution Hub
S
Warehouse
Wholesale Facility
B
Building Materials Storage and Sales
Contractor’s Office and Shop
Extraction Activity
Petroleum Products Storage Facility
Specialized Equipment and Heavy Vehicle Sale, Rental, or Service
Storage Yard
Vehicle Storage or Impoundment Yard
C
Craft Beverage Production Establishment
Production or Processing
Production or Processing, Heavy
S
D
Junkyard
Mixed Waste Reclamation Facility
Recycling Center
Solid Waste Disposal Facility
7
Accessory Living Unit
Accessory Structure
Accessory Use
Associated Service Use
Child Care Center for Occasional Care
D
Electric Vehicle Charging
Family Health Care Structure
Garage Sale or Yard Sale
Gardening and Composting
Home Day Care Facility
Home-Based Business
Keeping of Animals
Limited Riding or Boarding Stable
Residence for Manager or Employee
Sawmilling
S
Solar Collection System
8
Community Garden
Construction Site Office and Storage
Farmers Market
Food Truck
I
Model Home Sales or Leasing Office
Portable Storage Container
Special Event
Temporary Dwelling or Manufactured Home
9104. Floodplain Definitions
Base Flood
B
Basement
Development
Floodplain
Flood or Flooding
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
Flood Insurance Study (FIS)
Flood Proofing
Historic Structure
Lowest Floor
Manufactured Home
New Construction
Recreational Vehicle
Special Flood Hazard Area
Start of Construction
Structure
Substantial Damage
Substantial Improvement
Violation
APPENDIX 1 - PROVISIONS RELATING TO PREVIOUS APPROVALS
AMENDMENT HISTORY TABLE
View Chapter