March 30, 2026

LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Letters to Industry

Proposed Fee Adjustments in Appendix Q

Proposed Amendments to Appendix Q of The Code of the County of Fairfax, Virginia (County Code) regarding adjusting the fees charged by Land Development Services (LDS) for plan review, permits, and inspection services.

On March 3, 2026, the Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized public hearings on amendments to Appendix Q of the Code of the County of Fairfax, Virginia before the Planning Commission on April 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. and before the Board on April 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. If adopted by the Board, the amendment will become effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2026

Pursuant to authority granted by inter alia, Code of Virginia §§15.2-2241(A)(9), 15.2-2286(A)(6), 62.1-44.15:27(H)(4), 36-98.3, 36-105(D)(1), 62.1-44.15:28(9), 62.1-44.15:29, 15.2-107, 15.2-2204, the amendment proposes an approximately five percent increase in all fees with certain exceptions. The proposed five percent increase does not apply to elevator permits and inspections, technology surcharge, code academy levy, or zero fee applications–each of which will remain unchanged. The amendment also proposes minor adjustments to the five percent increase for smaller fees where five percent does not round to a penny. The amendment further proposes a 50% increase in fees related to major Water Quality Impact Assessments (WQIA) and exceptions under Article 6 of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 118 of the County Code) which require a public hearing. Additionally, minor editorial changes are being made to Appendix Q (Land Development Fee Schedule).

The Board of Supervisors may make appropriate changes or corrections to the proposals as a result of the hearing. Questions regarding these proposed amendments to Appendix Q (Land Development Fee Schedule) may be directed to Tonya Mills of Land Development Services at 703-324-8772.

Copies of the proposed ordinance amendment and information relating thereto are on file and may be examined online at Public Facilities Manual and County Code Amendments | Land Development Services.

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.