Fairfax County, VA: Zoning Ordinance (Cluster Development Standards) - FIC

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Fairfax County, VA: Zoning Ordinance (Cluster Development Standards)

Sections 3-C and 3-E of the Fairfax County Virginia Zoning Ordinance authorize cluster development in specific zones. Cluster development is most effective when open space requirements are mandatory and the open land is protected by a conservation easement. Fairfax County, Virginia, requires between 25 to 50 percent of the total area of a subdivision to be open space depending on the type of subdivision.

Authority Type
Statutes and Ordinances
State
Virginia
Level of Government
Local
Law Type
Local Laws and Resolutions
Keywords
Conservation Subdivision, Land Use Planning, Planning for Agriculture and Food Systems
Citation
Fairfax County, Va., Zoning Ordinance §§ 3-C, 3-E (2017).

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