All Permits and Applications

Application:

Stocking-Permit.pdf(PDF, 4MB)

Description: Required for storage of merchandise or furniture in a structure prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. All fire protection systems must be permitted and inspected (see Fire Protection Permit).

Contact: Code Admin

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Description: Fairfax City Small Business Month is all about celebrating local entrepreneurs. From April 28 to May 30, our community comes together to support you through patronage and marketing assistance. Stay tuned for information on Small Business Month 2026!

Contact: Economic Development

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Description: Fairfax City Economic Development (FCED) partners with the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce and the Old Town Fairfax Business Association to put on this event annually the Saturday following Thanksgiving to highlight local businesses in the City. Businesses interested in participating can email Tara.Borwey@fairfaxcityecondev.org.

Contact: Economic Development

Application Package:

Land-Use-Case-Application.pdf(PDF, 505KB)

Description: Needed in order to construct or operate something that is not consistent with Zoning Requirements (e.g. doesn’t meet by-right use or dimensional standards). Requires a public hearing where either the Board of Zoning Appeals or City Council vote to approve or deny the request.

Contact: Planning/Zoning

Application Package:

Wireless-SmallCell-Application-Package.pdf(PDF, 3MB)

Description: Required to install or replace small cell telecommunications facilities in the City’s right-of-way. A ROW Permit is also required for new facilities (as opposed to modifications to existing facilities).

Contact: Public Works

Apply in Permit Portal

Description: Required to operate temporary special events such as car shows, carnivals, circuses, dog shows, festivals, fairs, and fireworks shows. Allows for an event not more than 10 days in a six-month period.

Contact: Planning/Zoning

Form:

Surety-Value-Estimate-Form.xlsx(XLSX, 55KB)

Description: This fillable Excel sheet can be used to calculate an estimated surety value, which must be included with Bonding application submissions.

Contact: Planning/Zoning

Application:

SWU-Credit-Application-Stuctural-Practices.pdf(PDF, 311KB)

Description: Property owners who own and maintain a Stormwater Management Facility may apply to earn credit on their SWU fee by submitting this application with documentation demonstrating the facility is in good condition. For more information, visit the Stormwater webpage.

Contact: Public Works

Email Zoning Department

Description: Subdivide a property into multiple distinct tax parcels. Email Zoning staff at the email linked above to request the subdivision application package.

Application:

Temporary-Use-Application.pdf(PDF, 2MB)

Description: Required for temporary installation of items such as pick-up/drop-off containers, construction offices, family healthcare structures, sales offices/model homes, storage pods, vehicle storage, and similar temporary uses.

Contact: Planning/Zoning