|
||||||
|
A 'Special Use' is a land use that has the potential for creating conflicts with uses on adjacent properties (i.e., a gasoline station may present problems caused by traffic, parking, fumes, lighting, and the use of flammable materials). The Board of County Supervisors approves or denies special use permits in a manner similar to a rezoning. Such approval may be subject to conditions that limit the use or mitigate potential negative impacts associated with the use. In order to determine if a use is allowed, you must first determine the zoning of the land. Click here for instructions on finding zoning districts. Once you determine the zoning, you can go to Table 4 (for agricultural and residential zoning districts) or Table 5 (for nonresidential zoning districts) of the Zoning Ordinance Summary to see if the use is allowed by right or with a special use permit. It is recommended that, prior to submitting a special use permit application, a prospective applicant call the Planning Office at 703-792-6830 to schedule a pre-application meeting. This will allow for the early identification of issues and allow the applicant to become more familiar with the review process. Consult the following when submitting a special use permit request:
Special Use Permit applications are submitted to the Planning Office for staff review. Planning staff prepare an analysis and recommendation for consideration by the Planning Commission at a public hearing. The Planning Commission is a standing committee appointed by the Board of County Supervisors to advise the Board on land-use issues. The Board, at a subsequent public hearing, will consider the case and the Commissioners' recommendation, and either approve or deny the application. For more information on Planning and Zoning, click here. |
||||||
|
||||||
