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Fairfax County, VA Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) (2026)

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Key Facts

Plan documents: Tysons and Reston plans
Tysons buildout target: Over 100 million sq ft
Reston max FAR: Roughly 5.0
Silver Line stations: Eight in Fairfax

These county ordinances apply to of Fairfax County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Summary

Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance create transit station area policies for Tysons and Reston, allowing higher density and mixed use within walking distance of Silver Line Metrorail stations.

Full Breakdown

Following Silver Line Phase 1 (2014) and Phase 2 (2022), the Comprehensive Plan designates Transit Station Areas (TSAs) within roughly one-quarter mile of each Tysons and Reston Metrorail stop. Tysons is planned to grow from 17 million to over 100 million square feet of development by 2050, while Reston TSAs allow up to 5.0 FAR within the highest-intensity zones. Zoning Ordinance Article 6 maps Planned Tysons Corner Urban (PTC) and Planned Residential Mixed Use (PRM) districts. Approval requires proffers on affordable housing, parks, and transportation demand management.

Violations & Fines

Failure to satisfy proffered conditions blocks site plan approval, certificate of occupancy, or rezoning extensions; civil penalties under Va. Code 15.2-2299 may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the eight Silver Line stations?

Tysons cluster: McLean, Tysons, Greensboro, Spring Hill. Reston extension: Wiehle-Reston East, Reston Town Center, Herndon, Innovation Center.

Do TSA rules apply to my single-family home?

Generally no. Existing single-family R-districts inside or adjacent to TSAs retain their zoning until a property owner pursues rezoning under the new plan.

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Fairfax County, VA Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) (2026)

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