Fairfax County, VA · Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance
C-2 provides for predominantly non-retail commercial uses such as offices and financial institutions at low intensity, serving as a transition between higher-intensity and residential uses. Height 40ft. FAR 0.50. Front setback 25ft. Rear 25ft. Landscaped open space min 30%. Min lot 20,000 sq ft. Section 2103.2.
Development standards in C-2
Maximum FAR
0.5
Maximum height
40 ft
Minimum lot size
20000 sq ft
Front setback
25 ft
Rear setback
25 ft
Read from Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance, effective through 2026-07-01.
Permitted uses in C-2
AllowedOffice / Professional
AllowedFinancial Institution
AllowedMedical / Dental Office
ConditionalRetail / Personal Service Secondary to office; see Article 4 use table
Not AllowedSTR - Short-Term Rentals Non-residential office district
Not AllowedResidential
"Conditional" means the use generally requires a public hearing or special-exception approval — a very different timeline and risk profile from a by-right permit.
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