What if I want to talk to Community Development staff?
Where is the office for the Department of Community Development located?
Administrative Permits
Are there additional requirements for a family day home?
Does the maximum number allowed include children living in the home?
Is there a minimum square footage requirement for my residence or lot for a family day home?
What does "by-right" mean?
What is a special permit?
What is the maximum number of children allowed?
Agricultural and Forestal Districts
Does the Agricultural and Forestal District program provide tax benefits?
Does the Agricultural and Forestal District program restrict development?
How can I learn more about the Agricultural and Forestal District program?
How do I establish or join an Agricultural and Forestal District?
Is there an application fee? What other information do I need to provide?
Will placing my property in an Agricultural/Forestal District keep development out of my neighborhood?
Architectural Review Board
What are the responsibilities of the Architectural Review Board? Do they review applications?
Board of Zoning Appeals
How can I appeal a decision by the Zoning Administrator?
How can I learn more about the Board of Zoning Appeals?
What is the Board of Zoning Appeals?
When does the BZA meet?
Where does the BZA meet?
Complaints
Are there specific issues that cannot be enforced by the Zoning Office?
Every time it rains there is runoff from my neighbor’s property to mine, what can be done?
I am concerned there are too many animals on a property, is this a violation?
I believe there is a business being operated from a residence, is that allowed?
I think my neighbor’s shed/out building/barn is too close to my property line, am I able to file a complaint?
My neighbor’s lawn is not maintained, can I file a complaint?
There is a property that has a lot of junk in the yard, does this qualify as a violation?
Comprehensive Plan
How can I learn more about the Comprehensive Plan process?
How is the Comprehensive Plan used?
What is the Comprehensive Plan?
What is the Plan’s overall vision?
Conservation Easements
I have a conservation easement on my property but have misplaced my easement agreement. Where can I get a copy of it?
I would like to learn more about conservation easements. Is there a guidebook or brochure available?
What are the terms or requirements of my conservation easement?
What is a conservation easement? What are the benefits of placing my property in a conservation easement?
Historic Preservation
Does my historic property and rehabilitation project qualify for historic tax credits?
How do I begin a major maintenance or rehabilitation project of my historic building?
How do I begin to preserve a historic cemetery?
I have an old abandoned cemetery on my property. What are my legal obligations?
Is my property in a historic district?
Someone else now owns the land where my ancestors are buried. What are my rights regarding that cemetery?
What do I do if I discover human remains?
What do I do if I see willful damage to or displacement of gravestones, cemetery fences, or monuments?
Home Occupation
Are there additional restrictions if I do not own the property (renting)?
Do I need a home occupation permit?
How do I know if I require a major or minor home occupation?
What are included on the list of "prohibited occupations"?
Marshall Code
How can this be 'Form Based Code' since uses are still regulated?
I am a business owner on Main Street. How does the Code help me?
I am an existing homeowner in the residential neighborhoods. How will this new Code affect me?
I'm already in the special Marshall Taxing district; will this Code increase the amount I am taxed to pay for more sidewalks, lights & maintenance?
Is my property affected?
What is The Marshall Code?
Why did the County adopt on new Zoning for Marshall?
Why is the new zoning better than the previous zoning?
Why was a local Historic District adopted?
Planning Commission
How can I learn more about the Planning Commission?
If there is a County public hearing sign on land near me, how do I find out what’s going on?
What does the Planning Commission do?
What is the Planning Commission?
When does the Planning Commission meet?
Where does the Planning Commission meet?
Planning-General
Are there opportunities for involvement in the Planning process?
Does the County enforce any of the covenants or deed restrictions that may be applicable to my subdivision?
How are Planning applications reviewed?
How can I find out what is going on with a particular case?
How does one view a pending Planning application?
I understand that the County buys development rights. How do I find out more about this program?
If there is a County public hearing sign on land near me, how do I find out what’s going on?
Is it possible to obtain a copy of a plat of my property from the county?
What can I do with land?
What if I want to comment on a legislative application?
When do Boards and Committees meet? Can I attend?
Where can I find property information?
Rezoning
How can I learn more about the Rezoning process?
How do I apply for a Rezoning?
How long does it take to get a Rezoning?
How long is a Rezoning valid?
Is there a deadline for filing a Rezoning application?
Is there a Rezoning application fee?
What is a Proffer Amendment?
What is a Rezoning?
When do I need a Rezoning?
Special Exception
How can I learn more about Special Exceptions?
How do I apply for a Special Exception?
How do I obtain a Special Exception for a sewage discharge system?
How long does it take to get a Special Exception?
How long is a Special Exception valid?
What is a Special Exception?
When do I need a Special Exception?
Special Permit
How do I apply for a Special Permit?
How long is a Special Permit valid?
When do I need a Special Permit?
Telecommunications
I would like a telecommunications facility installed on my property or in my area. How do I go about doing this?
What are the County’s expectations for telecommunications applications?
What are the health effects of radio frequency emissions, and why doesn’t the County emphasize this during the review of a telecommunications application?
When is it necessary to request a Special Exception for a proposed telecommunications facility?
Transportation
How can I get the speed limit lowered on my street?
How do I get the gravel VDOT road I live on paved?
How do I have a School Bus Stop Ahead or other school related sign added to my road?
How do I obtain a Transportation Citizen Request Form?
I live on a private street and would like it to be maintained by VDOT, what should I do?
I want an advisory sign installed on my street, what should I do?
Who is responsible for maintaining roads in the County?
Water Resources
Are Fauquier County’s groundwater aquifers vulnerable?
Are Fauquier County’s streams clean?
Are vegetative buffers required for Fauquier County streams?
How abundant are Fauquier County’s groundwater resources?
How quickly does water move through aquifers?
If I’m on a private well and worried about water supply, how can I connect to the public water system?
What are the common types of aquifers in Fauquier?
What is an “MS4 Permit”?
What is groundwater?
Where can I get more information on groundwater-related issues?
