Planning & Zoning

The Department of Planning and Zoning maintains and enforces regulations that ensure the Town of Vienna grows and develops in ways that support the Town’s vision, are beneficial to residents and businesses alike, and preserve the neighborly character for which Vienna is so well known.

The department assists residents and customers with obtaining building and zoning permits, certificates of occupancy, conditional use permits, rezonings, subdivisions, and variances. The department provides staff support to the Board of Architectural Review, Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and Windover Heights Board of Review.

Boards and Commissions

A wide range of boards and commissions help the Town achieve its vision and goals by undertaking specific functions and addressing particular areas of interest.

Current Planning

Information and materials related to significant development and zoning applications that are currently under review, approved, under construction, or recently completed within the Town of Vienna.

Applications & Plan Review Portal

An online platform for submitting, reviewing, and managing development-related documents such as site plans, infrastructure proposals, and permit applications.

Long-Range Planning

The Code of Virginia requires every community to adopt a comprehensive plan that guides development. The comprehensive plan must guide "...a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of the territory which will, in accordance with present and probable future needs and resources, best promote the health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of the inhabitants.

Permits & Applications

The Department of Planning and Zoning accepts permit applications for the Town review process and, in coordination with the departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation, reviews site plans and Fairfax County building permit applications for compliance with the Town of Vienna Zoning Code (Chapter 18) and other applicable Town regulations.

Zoning Code, Map & Updates

The Town of Vienna Zoning and Subdivision Code regulates land use within the Town of Vienna.

Compliance

The Town’s zoning compliance officer investigates reported violations, related to Chapter 13, Chapter 13.A, and Chapter 18 of the Town Code, and works with property owners to achieve compliance through education about the Town’s ordinances.

Contact Us

Phone

703-255-6341

Fax

703-255-5729

Email

DPZ@viennava.gov

Location

Town Hall

127 Center Street S

Vienna, VA

22180

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Hours

Monday - Friday
8 am - 4:30 pm

When calling or emailing, please include the property address and a detailed message with the nature of the request, along with a call-back number and email contact.

Personnel

David Levy, AICP
Planning & Zoning Director
david.levy@viennava.gov