PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning for Food Trucks (Planning Commission)

Wednesday, January 8

Agenda

• Special Events and Food Trucks (County-wide)
  Evaluate current zoning regulations for 21-day administrative temporary permit uses and longer-term interim uses and consider ways to increase flexibility and remove unnecessary impediments
  and time limits. (Board Matter May 24, 2022, Carry Over from FY 2023/2024 Work Program Topic #1) (Second Tier) (Auth by Board Matter on 11/19/24) Staff Report (download)Website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zoning-ordinance/special-eventsThe changes may include, without limitation: (1) adding, revising, and/or deleting use-specific standards for food trucks when permitted by administrative permit, special exception, or special permit; (2) adding, deleting, and/or revising use-specific standards applicable to all special events; (3) adding a new tiered administrative permit process with new use-specific standards for special events; (4) adding, deleting, and/or revising use-specific standards for special events when permitted by special permit; (5) adding, deleting, and/or revising zoning fees for special events; and/or (6) revising the definition of special event. The Commission may make appropriate changes in the proposals as a result of the hearing.

The meeting is available to view live on Channel 16 and stream live online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cableconsumer/channel-16/live-video-stream. Live audio of the meeting may be accessed via telephone as noted on the website.

At the public hearing, interested persons will be given an opportunity to express their view regarding the application. All persons wishing to present their views on these subjects may call the Planning Commission at 703-324-2865, or register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planningcommission/speaker to be placed on the Speakers List and may appear in-person, or be heard via telephone or pre-recorded video. Deadlines by type of testimony are on the website. In addition, written testimony and other submissions will be received at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 552, Fairfax, Virginia 22035 and plancom@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 4:00 pm