Fairfax County, VA

When is a Land Disturbance Permit required in Fairfax County, VA?

Any project in Fairfax County involving land disturbance greater than 2,500 Square Feet will require a land disturbance permit issued by Fairfax County. 

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What type of Civil Engineering Plan do I need in Fairfax County, VA?

(Residential Land Owners)

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Small Home Improvement Projects (decks, sunroom, patios, etc) with land disturbance less than 2,500 Square Feet. = House Location Plat   

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Yard Improvement Projects (Demolition & Site Grading) with land disturbance greater than 2,500 Square Feet = Rough Grading Plan (RGP). 

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Medium Home Improvement Projects (small additions, small pools, etc) with land disturbance less than 5,000 Square Feet = Conservation Plan (CON)

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Complete Tear Down & Rebuild Projects (New homes, large additions, etc) with land disturbance greater than 2,500 Square Feet = Infill Grading Plan (INF)

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For more information see Residential Site-Related Plans PDF sheet from Fairfax County below:    

Civil Engineering Plans for Commercial, Industrial, and Other Property

(Commercial Land Owners)

• Minor Site Plan (adding a mezzanine, adding imperious parking area, etc).  

• Major Site Plan (new building, complete site development, etc). 

• Public Improvement Plan (public water or sewer main extensions)

• Subdivision Plan (multi-parcel residential home developments)

• Parking Redesignation Plan (added, eliminated, re-arranged, or reconfigured parking spaces)

• Parking Tabulation Form (required for any change or expansion in land use)

• Generalized Development Plan (concept plan for rezoning process)

Questions? 

Contact us today to talk about your Civil Engineering project in Fairfax County, Virginia. 

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Phone:  (703) 214-7220

Email:   siteplans@demarr-engr.com

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