March 16, 2026

LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Letters to Industry

LDS In-Person Customer Service Counters Closing at 3 p.m. Due to Inclement Weather

Land Development Services (LDS) will be closing in-person customer service counters at 3pm on Monday, March 16, 2026, due to inclement weather.

The Planning and Land Use System (PLUS) will remain accessible to customers, and staff is available to respond to questions via phone or email.

March 16, 2026

LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Letters to Industry

Construction Site Safety Reminders During High Winds

Due to the impending high wind event, Fairfax County advises that construction sites should be secured to protect for life safety and property protection. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Adhering to manufacturer's recommendations for securing cranes on site for high winds and other weather events.
• Positioning cranes and other large equipment, such as excavators, away from power lines.
• Avoiding the use of personnel lifts and scaffolds during the wind event.
• Securing objects on higher levels (and towards the middle of the floor) on site that could potentially become a projectile or falling object hazard.

Building inspectors will return to the office or another safe place by 12 today and conduct their remaining inspections virtually.

March 6, 2026

LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Letters to Industry

Proposed Amendments to the Public Facilities Manual Regarding Sanitary Sewer and Editorial Changes

On Feb. 17, 2026, the Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized public hearings on amendments to the Public Facilities Manual (PFM) before the Planning Commission on March 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. and before the Board on April 14, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous amendments are proposed to the PFM, including but not limited to: (1) Reducing the recommended sanitary sewer design flow rates for single-family, multi-family, and office developments, and specifying design flow rates for new categories of common commercial and medical uses. (2) Updating and reducing the peak flow rates for existing and new sanitary sewer infrastructure.  (3) Updating miscellaneous PFM provisions to align with recent updates to the Erosion and Stormwater Ordinance (County Code Chapter 124.1) and the Virgina Stormwater Handbook. (4) Updating PFM provisions related to stacked townhomes to align with the Zoning Ordinance (County Code Chapter 112.1). (5) Updating Plate 20-7 related to the construction of driveway entrances along existing streets to align with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) standards. (6) Codifying current policies related to sump pump discharge locations for single-family detached developments.

For detailed information on the proposed amendments and public hearing schedule, visit Public Facilities Manual and County Code Amendments | Land Development Services.

March 2, 2026

LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Letters to Industry

Land Use Policy Committee Agenda for March 10, 2026

TA meeting of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Land Use Policy Committee has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in the Government Center Conference Room 11. The meeting agenda is as follows:

AGENDA

• Acceptance of the February 10, 2026, Land Use Policy Committee meeting summary
• Residential Building Height
  
  • Presentation and discussion of potential Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding heights of residential buildings
  • Drew Hushour, Department of Planning and Development (DPD), Tracy Strunk, Director, DPD, and Jenn Tran, DPD
  • Item Type: Presentation
  • Meeting Materials: PowerPoint Presentation and Whitepaper
• Adjournment

The meeting materials will be posted on the meeting webpage when available. The meeting will be broadcast on Channel 16 and streamed live online. Live audio may also be accessed by dialing 703-324-7700. Recording will be available to view on demand following the meeting.

The next Committee meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

For more information or reasonable accommodations, contact Jerry Stonefield, Site Code Research and Development, Land Development Services, at 703-324-1791, TTY 711 or jerry.stonefield@fairfaxcounty.gov.