The development process in Fairfax County involves comprehensive reviews by numerous county and non-county agencies and may involve many steps before a project can be approved.

Every project is unique and subject to its own set of requirements depending on the location and complexities of the project.

Follow and engage with our various social media accounts about land use, planning, our natural environment, transportation and more.

• Land Use
• Zoning
• Environment
• Transportation

Our Office of Community Revitalization helps the strategic redevelopment within targeted commercial areas, including:

• Annandale
• Bailey's Crossroads/Seven Corners
• Lake Anne (Reston)
• McLean
• Merrifield
• Richmond Highway Corridor
• Springfield

Land use and planning can be as local as your backyard and surrounding neighborhood. Here are some resources you can use:

• Guide to Local Landscape and Gardening
• Guide to Plants and Wildlife in Fairfax County
• Trees
• Yard Waste
• Cooperative Extension: Master Gardeners, Soil Tests and More