Fairfax County, VA · Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance
I-6 provides for heavy industrial activities -- the largest manufacturing operations, heavy equipment, construction and fuel yards, and major transportation terminals -- subject to minimum performance standards. Height 75ft. FAR 0.50 (up to 1.0 by Board). Front setback equal to building height (at least 40ft). Landscaped open space min 10%. Min lot 20,000 sq ft. Section 2104.6.
Development standards in I-6
Maximum FAR
0.5
Maximum height
75 ft
Minimum lot size
20000 sq ft
Read from Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance, effective through 2026-07-01.
Permitted uses in I-6
AllowedHeavy Manufacturing
AllowedHeavy Equipment / Yards Construction, fuel, transport terminals
AllowedWarehouse / Distribution
Not AllowedSTR - Short-Term Rentals STRs not permitted in this zone.
Not AllowedResidential
Not AllowedRetail
"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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