703-222-1082
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Leslie Johnson,
Zoning Administrator
In accordance with Article 8 of the Zoning Ordinance, occupancy, use of a structure or premises, or a change in use are not permitted until a Nonresidential Use Permit has been approved. A Nonresidential Use Permit is required to approve both the initial and continued occupancy and use of the structure or land to which it applies.
Download the NonRUP application form below and enter in the requested information in the fields provided. Save and print the completed form. The completed form, signed by the business owner or their representative, and an application fee of $70 are required to be submitted to the Zoning Permits Section of the Department of Planning and Development. Applications may be submitted by email to DPZMailforZPRB@fairfaxcounty.gov, by mail, or in person. An online payment option is available. If the online payment option is used, a copy of the online payment receipt must be provided at the time of application submission. Payment may also be made by check made payable to Fairfax County. All email submissions require online payment.
In accordance with Article 8 of the Zoning Ordinance, a NonRUP must be obtained from the Zoning Administrator before any person may:
This publication outlines the certificate of use and occupancy requirements for commercial occupancies located in Fairfax County. These regulations do not apply in the towns of Clifton, Herndon, and Vienna. Section 61-1-2 of the Fairfax County Code specifies that a certificate of use and occupancy means the permits described in the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to Residential Use Permits and Nonresidential Use Permits.
For additional assistance, please contact the Zoning Permits Section by phone at 703-222-1082 or by email.
