Submit Submission Difference In Fairfax
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Permits are typically required for the following projects: alterations to existing commercial structures; commercial structures; carport enclosures; decks; demolition; electrical systems; finished basements; garages and sheds; HVAC systems; mobile homes; plumbing systems; pools, spas and hot tubs; renovations; ...
A zoning ordinance is a rule that defines how property in specific geographic zones can be used. Zoning ordinances may also regulate lot size, placement, density, and the height of structures.
Zoning is how cities, such as Los Angeles, translate the citywide vision and goals of the General Plan into targeted land use regulations, providing guidance on the types of projects that can be constructed and the uses that are allowed.
The application for a permit shall be submitted on a form supplied by the local building department. The application shall contain a general description and location of the proposed work and such other information as determined necessary by the building official.
They are: Agricultural/Rural Residential AR; Residential R-1; Residential R-2; Business B-1; Business B-2; Industrial M-1; and Planned Unit Development PUD. Each zoning classification has individual setback requirements, acceptable uses, and uses requiring special use and special exception approvals.
An interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance is a written or verbal determination made by the Zoning Administrator that explains the applicability of specific provision(s) of the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance based on the set of facts presented in the request.
The I-5 District provides for a wide range of industrial and industrially-oriented business activities. Uses must minimize noise, smoke, glare, and other environmental pollutants on the uses within the district and on neighboring areas.
A building permit is required for all new residential, commercial, and industrial construction – including alterations and equipment installations in Fairfax County.
You can email us at GDCMail@fairfaxcounty.