Related Developments
County policy discussions and zoning activities that may be relevant to our neighborhood.
About This Page
In addition to the specific Special Exception application (SE-2025-FR-00044), the county periodically considers broader policy changes that could affect residential neighborhoods. This page tracks relevant discussions as they arise.
Residential Building Height — Land Use Policy Committee
Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Location: Government Center, Conference Room 11
Committee: Board of Supervisors Land Use Policy Committee
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Land Use Policy Committee has scheduled a presentation and discussion regarding a potential Zoning Ordinance amendment on the heights of residential buildings. The item is listed as a presentation — no vote or decision is expected at this stage.
What Is Being Discussed
The agenda includes a presentation by staff from the Department of Planning and Development (Drew Hushour, Director Tracy Strunk, and Jenn Tran) on potential changes to how residential building heights are regulated in the Zoning Ordinance. Meeting materials, including a PowerPoint presentation and whitepaper, will be posted on the county's meeting webpage when available.
Why This May Be Relevant
The SE-2025-FR-00044 application proposes four-story, approximately 50-foot-tall residential structures on land zoned R-1. Any broader county discussion about residential height limits could provide additional context for how such proposals are evaluated. Residents interested in how building height is regulated in Fairfax County may want to follow this discussion.
How to Watch or Attend
The meeting will be broadcast on Channel 16 and streamed live on the county's website. Live audio is also available by calling 703-324-7700. A recording will be posted for on-demand viewing after the meeting.
For more information or reasonable accommodations, contact Jerry Stonefield, Land Development Services, at 703-324-1791 (TTY 711) or jerry.stonefield@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Source: Fairfax County Land Development Services, Letters to Industry notification, March 2, 2026. The next Land Use Policy Committee meeting after this one is scheduled for May 12, 2026.