May 13, 2026
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Tag: zoning

Neighbors launch letter-writing campaign against Gallows Road development

#housing, #land use, #neighborhood groups, #redevelopment, #zoning
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Dozens of people turn out for meeting on a high-density development in their community.  Residents of Holmes Run Acres, Windy Ridge, Lafayette Village, and Raintree are urging county leaders to reject plans for a 55+ housing development on Gallows Road across from Woodburn Elementary School. About 40 neighbors gathered at the school Nov. 8 for … Continued

Supervisors approve large self-storage facility for Mason District

#Board of Supervisors, #land use, #redevelopment, #zoning
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An illustration of the self-storage facility planned for the Shell Oil Industrial Park in Mason District. The Board of Supervisors cleared the way for the construction of a four-story self-storage facility on a vacant lot in an industrial area of Mason District. Northpoint Realty Partners had sought in increase in density and modifications of proffers … Continued

Annandale homeowner can keep his chickens

#animals, #pets, #zoning
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Annandale homeowner Young Gee Kim can keep his chickens, the Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) ruled Sept. 26. Kim needed a special permit because his property, at 3801 Annandale Road, is smaller than the two-acre minimum required for having chickens by right. Kim has five pet chickens in a coop on the side … Continued

Residents come out in force against 55+ housing development on Gallows Road

#community organizations, #housing, #land use, #redevelopment, #seniors, #zoning
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Residents of Holmes Run Acres and nearby communities oppose a housing development on Gallows Road. Residents of Holmes Run Acres and nearby communities packed a meeting of the Mason District Land Use Committee Sept. 25 to oppose a plan for a 72-unit housing development on Gallows Road. The biggest concern is traffic, but neighbors also … Continued

Planning committee approves adult daycare center in Annandale church

#aging, #churches, #land use, #Planning Commission, #seniors, #zoning

Calvary Church on Little River Turnpike. The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved a special exception zoning application Sept. 13 to allow the Calvary Church of the Nazarene to open an adult daycare center. The church is at 8220 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, next to the Camelot and Mill Creek neighborhoods. There was virtually no discussion, … Continued

Neighbors of shopping center project say complaints about proffer violations are ignored

#land use, #redevelopment, #traffic, #zoning
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A dump truck on Washington Drive. [Dan Rosenstein] When the Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning application for a retail center on Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, Spectrum Development agreed to comply with certain proffers during construction. Under those proffers, outdoor construction is not permitted on Sundays or holidays, construction vehicles are not allowed to … Continued

Oakwood School expansion approved by Planning Commission

#land use, #Planning Commission, #schools, #zoning

Oakwood School Oakwood School’s plans for a major expansion of its facilities on Braddock Road in Mason District moved a step closer to reality. The Fairfax County Planning Commission recommended the Board of Supervisors approve applications for a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and zoning special exception for the project April 26. The Board of Supervisors … Continued