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Where can I put a vehicle transportation service in Fairfax County, VA?

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Vehicle Transportation Service

Allowed by right in 3 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
I-4
the use table's own cell
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)
PSec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Vehicle Transportation Service", column "I-4", 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.
I-5
the use table's own cell
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. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Vehicle Transportation Service", column "I-5", 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.
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 "Vehicle Transportation Service", 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 8 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
C-6 Varies
Depends: by right if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.QQ, otherwise special exception; by right, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a); special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(3) allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.QQ set which way applies
the use table's own cell
Sec. 4102.5.QQ, Sec. 4102.5.QQ(3), Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a), Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b): (3) In a Commercial Revitalization District, a vehicle transportation service requires a special exception in the C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts. … In a Commercial Revitalization District, a vehicle transportation service requires a special exception in the C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts. … In the C-6, C-7, C-8, PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, a vehicle transportation service must comply with the following standards: (a) A maximum of five company vehicles are allowed on-site at any given time. … Maintenance and refueling of vehicles on-site are not allowed.
697
no ZIP in the county's record (73), 20120 (2), 20121 (39), 20124 (6), 20151 (21), 20170 (5), 20171 (11), 22003 (88), 22015 (7), 22027 (5), 22030 (8), 22031 (45), 22032 (2), 22033 (4), 22039 (1), 22041 (83), 22042 (13), 22043 (1), 22044 (1), 22066 (24), 22079 (12), 22101 (69), 22102 (3), 22106 (1), 22150 (87), 22151 (4), 22152 (10), 22153 (5), 22180 (1), 22182 (8), 22303 (6), 22306 (16), 22307 (4), 22308 (1), 22309 (4), 22310 (9), 22312 (17), 22315 (1)
P/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Vehicle Transportation Service", column "C-6", 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.
C-6 (same district)
when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.QQ
697
no ZIP in the county's record (73), 20120 (2), 20121 (39), 20124 (6), 20151 (21), 20170 (5), 20171 (11), 22003 (88), 22015 (7), 22027 (5), 22030 (8), 22031 (45), 22032 (2), 22033 (4), 22039 (1), 22041 (83), 22042 (13), 22043 (1), 22044 (1), 22066 (24), 22079 (12), 22101 (69), 22102 (3), 22106 (1), 22150 (87), 22151 (4), 22152 (10), 22153 (5), 22180 (1), 22182 (8), 22303 (6), 22306 (16), 22307 (4), 22308 (1), 22309 (4), 22310 (9), 22312 (17), 22315 (1)
PSec. 4102.5.QQ
(3) In a Commercial Revitalization District, a vehicle transportation service requires a special exception in the C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts.
C-6 (same district)
when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.QQ
697
no ZIP in the county's record (73), 20120 (2), 20121 (39), 20124 (6), 20151 (21), 20170 (5), 20171 (11), 22003 (88), 22015 (7), 22027 (5), 22030 (8), 22031 (45), 22032 (2), 22033 (4), 22039 (1), 22041 (83), 22042 (13), 22043 (1), 22044 (1), 22066 (24), 22079 (12), 22101 (69), 22102 (3), 22106 (1), 22150 (87), 22151 (4), 22152 (10), 22153 (5), 22180 (1), 22182 (8), 22303 (6), 22306 (16), 22307 (4), 22308 (1), 22309 (4), 22310 (9), 22312 (17), 22315 (1)
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.
C-7 Varies
Depends: by right if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.QQ, otherwise special exception; by right, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a); special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(3) allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.QQ set which way applies
the use table's own cell
Sec. 4102.5.QQ, Sec. 4102.5.QQ(3), Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a), Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b): (3) In a Commercial Revitalization District, a vehicle transportation service requires a special exception in the C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts. … In a Commercial Revitalization District, a vehicle transportation service requires a special exception in the C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts. … In the C-6, C-7, C-8, PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, a vehicle transportation service must comply with the following standards: (a) A maximum of five company vehicles are allowed on-site at any given time. … Maintenance and refueling of vehicles on-site are not allowed.
105
no ZIP in the county's record (24), 20120 (2), 20121 (3), 22003 (1), 22033 (10), 22044 (12), 22102 (9), 22150 (13), 22182 (31)
P/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Vehicle Transportation Service", column "C-7", 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.
C-7 (same district)
when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.QQ
105
no ZIP in the county's record (24), 20120 (2), 20121 (3), 22003 (1), 22033 (10), 22044 (12), 22102 (9), 22150 (13), 22182 (31)
PSec. 4102.5.QQ
(3) In a Commercial Revitalization District, a vehicle transportation service requires a special exception in the C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts.
C-7 (same district)
when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.QQ
105
no ZIP in the county's record (24), 20120 (2), 20121 (3), 22003 (1), 22033 (10), 22044 (12), 22102 (9), 22150 (13), 22182 (31)
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.
C-8 Varies
Depends: by right if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.QQ, otherwise special exception; by right, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a); special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(3) allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.QQ set which way applies
the use table's own cell
Sec. 4102.5.QQ, Sec. 4102.5.QQ(3), Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a), Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b): (3) In a Commercial Revitalization District, a vehicle transportation service requires a special exception in the C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts. … In a Commercial Revitalization District, a vehicle transportation service requires a special exception in the C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts. … In the C-6, C-7, C-8, PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, a vehicle transportation service must comply with the following standards: (a) A maximum of five company vehicles are allowed on-site at any given time. … Maintenance and refueling of vehicles on-site are not allowed.
1,213
no ZIP in the county's record (118), 20120 (32), 20121 (10), 20124 (1), 20151 (46), 20164 (1), 20170 (9), 20171 (4), 20190 (1), 22003 (41), 22030 (16), 22031 (16), 22033 (2), 22039 (1), 22041 (73), 22042 (135), 22043 (12), 22044 (13), 22046 (29), 22060 (3), 22066 (102), 22079 (21), 22101 (40), 22102 (7), 22124 (2), 22150 (21), 22151 (2), 22181 (3), 22182 (14), 22302 (2), 22303 (46), 22306 (121), 22307 (2), 22309 (223), 22310 (8), 22312 (36)
P/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Vehicle Transportation Service", column "C-8", 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.
C-8 (same district)
when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.QQ
1,213
no ZIP in the county's record (118), 20120 (32), 20121 (10), 20124 (1), 20151 (46), 20164 (1), 20170 (9), 20171 (4), 20190 (1), 22003 (41), 22030 (16), 22031 (16), 22033 (2), 22039 (1), 22041 (73), 22042 (135), 22043 (12), 22044 (13), 22046 (29), 22060 (3), 22066 (102), 22079 (21), 22101 (40), 22102 (7), 22124 (2), 22150 (21), 22151 (2), 22181 (3), 22182 (14), 22302 (2), 22303 (46), 22306 (121), 22307 (2), 22309 (223), 22310 (8), 22312 (36)
PSec. 4102.5.QQ
(3) In a Commercial Revitalization District, a vehicle transportation service requires a special exception in the C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts.
C-8 (same district)
when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.QQ
1,213
no ZIP in the county's record (118), 20120 (32), 20121 (10), 20124 (1), 20151 (46), 20164 (1), 20170 (9), 20171 (4), 20190 (1), 22003 (41), 22030 (16), 22031 (16), 22033 (2), 22039 (1), 22041 (73), 22042 (135), 22043 (12), 22044 (13), 22046 (29), 22060 (3), 22066 (102), 22079 (21), 22101 (40), 22102 (7), 22124 (2), 22150 (21), 22151 (2), 22181 (3), 22182 (14), 22302 (2), 22303 (46), 22306 (121), 22307 (2), 22309 (223), 22310 (8), 22312 (36)
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.
PDC / Secondary Varies
Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.5.QQ and Sec. 2105.4.C(1) and Sec. 4101.1.B
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b) allows here
Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a), Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b), Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(a), Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(b), Sec. 4101.1.B, Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(c), Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(d), Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(b)1, Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(b)2, Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(b)3: In the C-6, C-7, C-8, PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, a vehicle transportation service must comply with the following standards: (a) A maximum of five company vehicles are allowed on-site at any given time. … Maintenance and refueling of vehicles on-site are not allowed. … Secondary uses are only permitted in a PDC District containing one or more principal uses. … The gross floor area of all secondary uses may not exceed 75 percent of the total gross floor area in the development, unless modified by the Board to implement the Comprehensive Plan. … If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses. … Secondary uses must be designed as an integrated component of the planned development and must be designed to maintain and protect the character of adjacent properties. … Except for accessory outdoor dining in accordance with subsection 4102.7.L, any outdoor component of a commercial use must be shown on the final development plan. … Balconies, porches, decks, breezeways, stoops, and stairs that may be covered but have at least one open side; and … Breezeways that may be covered but have two open ends. … For the purpose of this subsection (b), an open side or open end has no more than 50 percent of the total area between the side(s), roof, and floor enclosed with railings, walls, or architectural features.
no parcels loaded✓Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Vehicle Transportation Service", column "PDC / Secondary", reads "✓". Sec. 4101.1 says: B. A “✓” in a cell of Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only when identified on an approved final development plan in the PDH, PDC, PRM, PCC, or PTC Districts, or when identified on an approved PRC development plan and, if applicable, a PRC plan in the PRC District, in accordance with subsection 8100.2. All uses must comply with related use standards. If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses.
PRC / Convention/Conference Center Varies
Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a)
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b) allows here
Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a), Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b): In the C-6, C-7, C-8, PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, a vehicle transportation service must comply with the following standards: (a) A maximum of five company vehicles are allowed on-site at any given time. … Maintenance and refueling of vehicles on-site are not allowed.
no parcels loaded✓Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Vehicle Transportation Service", column "PRC / Convention/Conference Center", reads "✓". Sec. 4101.1 says: B. A “✓” in a cell of Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only when identified on an approved final development plan in the PDH, PDC, PRM, PCC, or PTC Districts, or when identified on an approved PRC development plan and, if applicable, a PRC plan in the PRC District, in accordance with subsection 8100.2. All uses must comply with related use standards. If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses.
PRC / Town Center Varies
Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a)
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b) allows here
Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a), Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b): In the C-6, C-7, C-8, PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, a vehicle transportation service must comply with the following standards: (a) A maximum of five company vehicles are allowed on-site at any given time. … Maintenance and refueling of vehicles on-site are not allowed.
no parcels loaded✓Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Vehicle Transportation Service", column "PRC / Town Center", reads "✓". Sec. 4101.1 says: B. A “✓” in a cell of Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only when identified on an approved final development plan in the PDH, PDC, PRM, PCC, or PTC Districts, or when identified on an approved PRC development plan and, if applicable, a PRC plan in the PRC District, in accordance with subsection 8100.2. All uses must comply with related use standards. If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses.
PRM / Secondary Varies
Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.5.QQ and Sec. 2105.5.C(2) and Sec. 4101.1.B
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b) allows here
Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a), Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b), Sec. 2105.5.C(2)(a), Sec. 4101.1.B, Sec. 2105.5.C(2)(b), Sec. 2105.5.C(2)(b)1, Sec. 2105.5.C(2)(b)2, Sec. 2105.5.C(2)(b)3: In the C-6, C-7, C-8, PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, a vehicle transportation service must comply with the following standards: (a) A maximum of five company vehicles are allowed on-site at any given time. … Maintenance and refueling of vehicles on-site are not allowed. … Secondary uses may be permitted only in a PRM District where at least 50 percent of the total gross floor area in the development is devoted to multifamily dwellings. … If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses. … The floor area for dwellings will be determined in accordance with the gross floor area definition, except that the following features will not be deemed gross floor area: … Balconies, porches, decks, breezeways, stoops, and stairs that may be roofed but that have at least one open side; or … Breezeways that may be covered but that have two open ends. … For the purposes of this subsection, an open side or open end has no more than 50 percent of the total area between the side(s), roof, and floor enclosed with railings, walls, or architectural features.
no parcels loaded✓Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Vehicle Transportation Service", column "PRM / Secondary", reads "✓". Sec. 4101.1 says: B. A “✓” in a cell of Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only when identified on an approved final development plan in the PDH, PDC, PRM, PCC, or PTC Districts, or when identified on an approved PRC development plan and, if applicable, a PRC plan in the PRC District, in accordance with subsection 8100.2. All uses must comply with related use standards. If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses.
PTC Varies
Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a)
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b) allows here
Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(a), Sec. 4102.5.QQ(1)(b): In the C-6, C-7, C-8, PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, a vehicle transportation service must comply with the following standards: (a) A maximum of five company vehicles are allowed on-site at any given time. … Maintenance and refueling of vehicles on-site are not allowed.
533
no ZIP in the county's record (67), 22102 (432), 22182 (34)
✓Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Vehicle Transportation Service", column "PTC", reads "✓". Sec. 4101.1 says: B. A “✓” in a cell of Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only when identified on an approved final development plan in the PDH, PDC, PRM, PCC, or PTC Districts, or when identified on an approved PRC development plan and, if applicable, a PRC plan in the PRC District, in accordance with subsection 8100.2. All uses must comply with related use standards. If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses.

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