Fauquier County, VA
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Family Day Home Permit
Caring for up to 4 children in your home needs no County Zoning approval. Running a Family Day Home from your home with 5 to 12 children requires administrative permit approval. The approval process includes a 30-day comment period for adjoining property owners. If a written objection is received, the Family Day Home request must go through the Special Permit process which includes a $550 fee (includes technology fee). Please submit the following:
• Administrative Permit for Family Day Home Application
• Aerial of the property showing the parking and play area
• $165 fee (includes technology fee)
Mobile Eating Establishment
Mobile eating establishments (food trucks) are permitted in certain areas provided the location meets certain standards. The property shall contain:
- An existing parking area;
- A location for the mobile eating establishment that does not impede traffic flow; and
- Bathroom facilities available for public use.
The mobile eating establishment shall provide the required approvals from the Health Department.
A Zoning Permit is required for a mobile eating establishment that will remain on the property for no more than three (3) consecutive days.
An Administrative Permit is required for a mobile eating establishment that will remain on a property for longer than three (3) consecutive days.
Multiple locations can be approved on the same application. Approved mobile eating establishment permits are granted for a maximum of one year.
Please submit the following:
- Mobile Eating Establishment Permit Application
- Land Development Application
- Plat or aerial of property showing establishment’s location
- Letter from property owner certifying restroom availability
- Health Department Approval
- $110 fee (includes technology fee)
Farm Winery
If you have a farm winery on your property and would like to apply for extended hours and/or events, an administrative permit is required. The approval process includes a 30-day comment period for adjoining property owners. Please submit the following:
• Administrative Permit for Farm Wineries Application
• Aerial or Plat showing the parking area
• $165.00 fee (includes technology fee)
Non-Profit Fundraising Event
The Fauquier County Zoning Ordinance allows one fundraising event per year to be held by local non-profit and governmental entities on property zoned RA and RC. The permit will be approved if the standards set forth for such events in Section 6-102.28 & 29 of the Zoning Ordinance are met. Please submit the following:
• Administrative Permit for Non-Profit Fundraising Event Application
• Aerial or Plat showing the parking area and event location
• Copy of the Organization’s IRC§501.c
• No fee
FAQs
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Is there a minimum square footage requirement for my residence or lot for a family day home?
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Are there additional requirements for a family day home?
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What is the maximum number of children allowed?
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Does the maximum number allowed include children living in the home?
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What is a special permit?
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What does "by-right" mean?
