Here is a list of our current elected officials:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/sites/elections/files/assets/documents/pdf/elected.pdf
We are in the 11th District for the US House of Representatives, 37th District for State Delegate, 34th District for State Senator
We are in the Braddock District for the Board of Supervisors, James Walkinshaw is our Supervisor:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/braddock/
Our polling location is the Fairfax Villa Elementary School
The county site contains most information regarding laws and regulations, parking, zoning and more.
Fairfax County Government Site
Zoning – The Zoning page on the Fairfax County Government site is a good source of information, https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/code/
Here is county guidance on some common issues that the Zoning Department will enforce. If you are faced with what you believe to be a Zoning violation, there is an online complaint system on the Zoning page.
Here is guidance on some common issues;
Animal Noise – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/code/sites/code/files/assets/documents/pdf/animal-noise.pdf
Exterior Property Maintenance – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/code/sites/code/files/assets/documents/pdf/property_maintenance.pdf
Freestanding Additions – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/code/sites/code/files/assets/documents/pdf/freestanding_accessory_structures.pdf
Grass Height – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/code/sites/code/files/assets/documents/pdf/grass-height.pdf
Occupancy Rules – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/code/sites/code/files/assets/documents/pdf/multiple_occupancy.pdf
Outdoor Storage – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/code/sites/code/files/assets/documents/pdf/outdoor_storage.pdf
Residential Fencing – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/code/sites/code/files/assets/documents/pdf/fences_and_walls_residential.pdf
Residential Outdoor Lighting – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/sites/planning-development/files/assets/documents/zoning%20ordinance/outdoor-lighting/residential-lighting.pdf
Trash Containers – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/code/sites/code/files/assets/documents/pdf/trash_containers_and_collection.pdf
Unpermitted Construction – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/code/sites/code/files/assets/documents/pdf/building-trade-unpermitted-construction.pdf
Vehicle Storage – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/code/sites/code/files/assets/documents/pdf/vehicle_storage.pdf
Noise Ordinances – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zoning/noise-ordinance
New Residents Information- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/guides/moving-to-fairfax
Parking Resources – https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/parking/parking-restrictions-and-related-issues
Parking regulations that you might not be aware of:
| Parking on wrong side of two-way roads | Vehicles must be parked facing direction of travel lane. |
| Parking within 10 feet of driveways | Parking not allowed within 10 feet of driveways. |
| Parking on a sidewalk | Parking not allowed on sidewalks. |
| Parking adjacent to fire hydrant | Parking not allowed within 15 feet of hydrant. |
| Parking adjacent to stop sign | Parking not allowed within 30 feet of stop sign. |
| Parking at intersections | Parking not allowed in or within 20 feet of the intersection. |
Library Information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/library-and-education
The nearest library for our neighborhood is the Fairfax City Library. Lots of parking in the garage underneath.
Farmer’s Markets – There is a Farmer’s Market in Fairfax City that is run independently, https://www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com/. There are also markets sponsored by the county, https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets
Metrorail and Metrobus – https://www.wmata.com/