ZONING COUNTERS

Zoning Approval is required prior to the construction of any new structure or building, and/or the commencement of any new use on a property.  Zoning approvals will be issued by the Zoning Administrator or designee after ensuring compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.

The Zoning Counters of the Department of Development Services is responsible for processing the following:

• Decks
• Detached Accessory Structures & Buildings (e.g., sheds, garages, gazebos, etc.)
• Donation Drop-Off Box
• Fences
• Home Employment Certificate 
• Home Occupation Certificate - Home Office (HOC1)
• Live Entertainment Permit
• Manufactured/Mobile Homes
• Mobile Food Vendor Policy Summary
• New businesses in commercial buildings
• Occupancy Permits
• Perc Tests (for residences not on public sewer)
• Residential Additions
• Residential Planned Community (RPC) Dwelling Encroachment
• Retaining Walls
• Sales Office in a Model Home
• Secondary Food Preparation Areas
• Signs - Temporary
• Swimming Pools
• Temporary Construction Trailers
• Temporary Family Health Structures
• Temporary Activity Permits (Events & Sales)
• Timbering (in A-1 Agricultural Districts)

Additional Information 

• House Location Survey Plat
• Tents Used as Temporary Structures
• Procedure for Construction of Tenant House(s) Accessory to a Bona-Fide Agricultural Use
• Application for Zoning Approval

• The amount of time needed for review varies depending on the complexity of the specific proposal, completeness of the information provided, and seasonal workload. 
• Applicants should call 703-792-6830 before visiting the Zoning Counters to verify the information required for submission, that appropriate staff is available, or to schedule an appointment. 

Disclaimer: The information provided on this site is intended as a guide only. It has no legal status. The Prince William County Zoning Ordinance is the legislative act adopted by the Board of County Supervisors.

The Zoning Administration Division of the Planning Office is responsible for processing the following:

• Appeals & Variances
• Home Occupation Certificate - Family Day Home (HOC-2) (i.e.: childcare within a residence)
• Proffer Administration
• Re-Verification of Nonconforming Sign
• Re-Verification of Nonconforming Use
• Verification of Nonconforming Sign
• Verification of Nonconforming Use, Lot, and Structure
• Zoning, Proffer, and Special Use Permit Determinations and Interpretations
• Zoning Verification 

 Please Note:

• The amount of time needed for review varies depending on the complexity of the specific proposal, completeness of the information provided, and seasonal workload. 
• Applicants should call 703-792-7615 before visiting the Zoning Administration Division to verify the information required for submission, that appropriate staff is available, or to schedule an appointment. 

Disclaimer: The information provided on this site is intended as a guide only. It has no legal status. The Prince William County Zoning Ordinance is the legislative act adopted by the Board of County Supervisors.