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Where can I put an utility facility, heavy in Fairfax County, VA?

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Utility Facility, Heavy

Allowed by right in 1 district

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
I-6
the use table's own cell
187
no ZIP in the county's record (31), 20120 (3), 20151 (1), 22015 (1), 22046 (2), 22079 (104), 22150 (2), 22151 (23), 22159 (1), 22304 (7), 22312 (12)
PSec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Utility Facility, Heavy", column "I-6", reads "P". Sec. 4101.1 says: A “P” in a cell of Table 4101.1 indicates that the use can be established by right in that zoning district, subject to compliance with related use standards.

It depends in 10 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
I-2 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(5) allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(5) allows here
Sec. 4102.4.W(5): In all districts except the I-5 and I-6 Districts, the following are prohibited: (a) Supply yards; (b) Storage of materials or equipment; (c) Repair or servicing of vehicles or equipment; and (d) Parking of vehicles except those needed by employees connected with the operation of the immediate facility.
5
no ZIP in the county's record (2), 20171 (1), 20191 (2)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Utility Facility, Heavy", column "I-2", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
I-3 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(5) allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(5) allows here
Sec. 4102.4.W(5): In all districts except the I-5 and I-6 Districts, the following are prohibited: (a) Supply yards; (b) Storage of materials or equipment; (c) Repair or servicing of vehicles or equipment; and (d) Parking of vehicles except those needed by employees connected with the operation of the immediate facility.
274
no ZIP in the county's record (26), 20151 (131), 20190 (5), 20191 (75), 22015 (2), 22041 (2), 22042 (2), 22102 (22), 22150 (7), 22182 (2)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Utility Facility, Heavy", column "I-3", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
I-4 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(5) allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(5) allows here
Sec. 4102.4.W(5): In all districts except the I-5 and I-6 Districts, the following are prohibited: (a) Supply yards; (b) Storage of materials or equipment; (c) Repair or servicing of vehicles or equipment; and (d) Parking of vehicles except those needed by employees connected with the operation of the immediate facility.
475
no ZIP in the county's record (38), 20151 (108), 20170 (2), 20171 (16), 20190 (14), 20191 (55), 20196 (1), 22030 (3), 22031 (40), 22042 (3), 22043 (1), 22079 (65), 22102 (3), 22150 (5), 22151 (11), 22152 (6), 22160 (1), 22182 (83), 22310 (13), 22312 (3), 22315 (4)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Utility Facility, Heavy", column "I-4", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
I-5 Varies
Depends: by right if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(1) allows here, otherwise special exception
the use table's own cell
Sec. 4102.4.W(1): (1) In the I-5 District, only supply yards for any public utility and incidental local office space and maintenance facilities are allowed by right.
1,876
no ZIP in the county's record (147), 20121 (142), 20151 (423), 20153 (1), 20171 (58), 20190 (67), 20191 (3), 22015 (28), 22030 (54), 22031 (134), 22032 (4), 22039 (4), 22042 (29), 22043 (23), 22046 (4), 22079 (214), 22082 (1), 22102 (35), 22150 (61), 22151 (63), 22153 (177), 22161 (1), 22180 (2), 22182 (47), 22303 (2), 22310 (36), 22312 (116)
P/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Utility Facility, Heavy", column "I-5", reads "P/SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: I. If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. For example, when a cell contains a “P” as well as an “SE” or “SP,” if the use does not meet the standards when permitted by right, it may be established with BZA or Board approval in accordance with the applicable special exception or special permit standards and procedures.
I-5 (same district)
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(1) allows here
1,876
no ZIP in the county's record (147), 20121 (142), 20151 (423), 20153 (1), 20171 (58), 20190 (67), 20191 (3), 22015 (28), 22030 (54), 22031 (134), 22032 (4), 22039 (4), 22042 (29), 22043 (23), 22046 (4), 22079 (214), 22082 (1), 22102 (35), 22150 (61), 22151 (63), 22153 (177), 22161 (1), 22180 (2), 22182 (47), 22303 (2), 22310 (36), 22312 (116)
PSec. 4102.4.W(1)
(1) In the I-5 District, only supply yards for any public utility and incidental local office space and maintenance facilities are allowed by right.
I-5 (same district)
when the use is not a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(1) allows here
1,876
no ZIP in the county's record (147), 20121 (142), 20151 (423), 20153 (1), 20171 (58), 20190 (67), 20191 (3), 22015 (28), 22030 (54), 22031 (134), 22032 (4), 22039 (4), 22042 (29), 22043 (23), 22046 (4), 22079 (214), 22082 (1), 22102 (35), 22150 (61), 22151 (63), 22153 (177), 22161 (1), 22180 (2), 22182 (47), 22303 (2), 22310 (36), 22312 (116)
SESec. 4101
If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use.
I-I Varies
Depends: special exception if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(3) allows here, otherwise not permitted; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(3) allows here
Sec. 4102.4.W(3), Sec. 4102.4.W(5): (3) In the R-C, PRC, and I-I Districts, only regional sewage treatment and disposal facilities are allowed. … In the R-C, PRC, and I-I Districts, only regional sewage treatment and disposal facilities are allowed. … In all districts except the I-5 and I-6 Districts, the following are prohibited: (a) Supply yards; (b) Storage of materials or equipment; (c) Repair or servicing of vehicles or equipment; and (d) Parking of vehicles except those needed by employees connected with the operation of the immediate facility.
6
22102 (3), 22310 (3)
SESec. 4102.4.W(3)
(3) In the R-C, PRC, and I-I Districts, only regional sewage treatment and disposal facilities are allowed.
PRC / Residential Varies
Depends: special exception if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(3) allows here, otherwise not permitted; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(3) allows here
Sec. 4102.4.W(3), Sec. 4102.4.W(5): (3) In the R-C, PRC, and I-I Districts, only regional sewage treatment and disposal facilities are allowed. … In the R-C, PRC, and I-I Districts, only regional sewage treatment and disposal facilities are allowed. … In all districts except the I-5 and I-6 Districts, the following are prohibited: (a) Supply yards; (b) Storage of materials or equipment; (c) Repair or servicing of vehicles or equipment; and (d) Parking of vehicles except those needed by employees connected with the operation of the immediate facility.
no parcels loadedSESec. 4102.4.W(3)
(3) In the R-C, PRC, and I-I Districts, only regional sewage treatment and disposal facilities are allowed.
R-1 Varies
Depends: special exception if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(4) allows here, otherwise not permitted; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(4) allows here
Sec. 4102.4.W(4), Sec. 4102.4.W(5): (4) In the R-E, R-1, and R-2 Districts, only electrical generating plants and facilities, and water purification facilities are allowed. … In the R-E, R-1, and R-2 Districts, only electrical generating plants and facilities, and water purification facilities are allowed. … In all districts except the I-5 and I-6 Districts, the following are prohibited: (a) Supply yards; (b) Storage of materials or equipment; (c) Repair or servicing of vehicles or equipment; and (d) Parking of vehicles except those needed by employees connected with the operation of the immediate facility.
26,110
no ZIP in the county's record (1,933), 20120 (98), 20121 (30), 20124 (80), 20151 (54), 20170 (711), 20171 (1,356), 20190 (27), 20191 (74), 20194 (237), 22003 (800), 22015 (434), 22027 (57), 22030 (566), 22031 (1,068), 22032 (475), 22033 (532), 22039 (1,063), 22042 (316), 22043 (110), 22044 (35), 22066 (2,705), 22079 (1,110), 22101 (1,579), 22102 (1,905), 22124 (3,260), 22150 (429), 22151 (1), 22152 (104), 22153 (197), 22180 (203), 22181 (892), 22182 (2,744), 22303 (1), 22306 (5), 22309 (6), 22310 (236), 22312 (55), 22315 (622)
SESec. 4102.4.W(4)
(4) In the R-E, R-1, and R-2 Districts, only electrical generating plants and facilities, and water purification facilities are allowed.
R-2 Varies
Depends: special exception if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(4) allows here, otherwise not permitted; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(4) allows here
Sec. 4102.4.W(4), Sec. 4102.4.W(5): (4) In the R-E, R-1, and R-2 Districts, only electrical generating plants and facilities, and water purification facilities are allowed. … In the R-E, R-1, and R-2 Districts, only electrical generating plants and facilities, and water purification facilities are allowed. … In all districts except the I-5 and I-6 Districts, the following are prohibited: (a) Supply yards; (b) Storage of materials or equipment; (c) Repair or servicing of vehicles or equipment; and (d) Parking of vehicles except those needed by employees connected with the operation of the immediate facility.
36,703
no ZIP in the county's record (1,416), 20120 (683), 20121 (75), 20124 (9), 20151 (537), 20170 (54), 20171 (1,832), 20191 (463), 20194 (16), 22003 (4,216), 22015 (172), 22027 (9), 22030 (1,195), 22031 (1,247), 22032 (4,060), 22033 (423), 22039 (61), 22041 (1,090), 22042 (475), 22043 (436), 22044 (753), 22066 (94), 22079 (25), 22101 (3,097), 22102 (778), 22124 (365), 22150 (376), 22151 (198), 22152 (1,145), 22153 (867), 22180 (118), 22181 (1,218), 22182 (1,733), 22207 (59), 22213 (2), 22306 (1,352), 22307 (459), 22308 (682), 22309 (3,310), 22310 (326), 22312 (1,274), 22315 (3)
SESec. 4102.4.W(4)
(4) In the R-E, R-1, and R-2 Districts, only electrical generating plants and facilities, and water purification facilities are allowed.
R-C Varies
Depends: special exception if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(3) allows here, otherwise not permitted; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(3) allows here
Sec. 4102.4.W(3), Sec. 4102.4.W(5): (3) In the R-C, PRC, and I-I Districts, only regional sewage treatment and disposal facilities are allowed. … In the R-C, PRC, and I-I Districts, only regional sewage treatment and disposal facilities are allowed. … In all districts except the I-5 and I-6 Districts, the following are prohibited: (a) Supply yards; (b) Storage of materials or equipment; (c) Repair or servicing of vehicles or equipment; and (d) Parking of vehicles except those needed by employees connected with the operation of the immediate facility.
9,951
no ZIP in the county's record (645), 20120 (1,984), 20121 (425), 20124 (1,843), 20151 (577), 20152 (1), 22030 (1,696), 22039 (2,775), 22060 (2), 22079 (3)
SESec. 4102.4.W(3)
(3) In the R-C, PRC, and I-I Districts, only regional sewage treatment and disposal facilities are allowed.
R-E Varies
Depends: special exception if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(4) allows here, otherwise not permitted; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.4.W(4) allows here
Sec. 4102.4.W(4), Sec. 4102.4.W(5): (4) In the R-E, R-1, and R-2 Districts, only electrical generating plants and facilities, and water purification facilities are allowed. … In the R-E, R-1, and R-2 Districts, only electrical generating plants and facilities, and water purification facilities are allowed. … In all districts except the I-5 and I-6 Districts, the following are prohibited: (a) Supply yards; (b) Storage of materials or equipment; (c) Repair or servicing of vehicles or equipment; and (d) Parking of vehicles except those needed by employees connected with the operation of the immediate facility.
7,380
no ZIP in the county's record (1,087), 20171 (8), 20190 (47), 20191 (68), 20194 (1), 20195 (1), 22039 (5), 22066 (3,320), 22079 (1,082), 22101 (4), 22102 (639), 22124 (340), 22181 (424), 22182 (353), 22308 (1)
SESec. 4102.4.W(4)
(4) In the R-E, R-1, and R-2 Districts, only electrical generating plants and facilities, and water purification facilities are allowed.

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