An easement is a legal right to cross, enter or otherwise use private property for a specific purpose. For example, a ‘utility easement’ allows utility companies to use a designated area (typically a corridor crossing a property) to locate utilities that serve other properties.
You can find your zoning district by reviewing the Town of Fairfax’s Zoning Map Most of Fairfax is residentially zoned. Zoning protects property owners from inappropriate uses, and protects the character of neighborhoods by setting forth limits on building lot size, coverage, setbacks, etc. Zoning regulations also protect your real estate investment by allowing you to … Continued
Use this link http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/info.shtm for information on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood zones. The Town of Fairfax is responsible for implementing the FEMA regulations for properties within flood zones. If your property is in a flood zone, special construction techniques (such as building elevation or floodproofing) are required to avoid damage to the structure. The … Continued
Yes, architectural and building plans are protected by copyright laws, and written approval by the architect, designer or other design professional who prepared the plans is required before the plans can be copied and used. Plans, however, can be viewed at the building counter at Town Hall.
The Planning Department has created a checklist of submittal requirements for applications (see link [link to checklist here]. If you are unsure what information or materials are necessary for your project, please refer to the checklist, the planning application webpage, or contact a planner to discuss application requirements. Keep in mind that if specific information … Continued
All applicants should discuss their plans with neighbors to determine any potential concerns with their project prior to submitting an application. Neighbors are encouraged to discuss any concerns with applicants. Once a project is submitted to Planning, a neighbor may submit comments at any time to the project planner. A letter or email to the … Continued
A storage shed that is 120 square feet or less in size, that does not have electricity, windows or plumbing, will not require a building permit but may require the approval of discretionary planning permits. Make sure you contact the Planning Department with a site plan showing the size, included improvements, and proposed location of … Continued
Anytime you’re doing major pruning (other than annual maintenance pruning) or if you are proposing to remove any tree that measures 24” in circumference, 23” above the ground. If you are applying to remove a tree it is advisable that your tree removal application include a report from a certified arborist indicating why the tree … Continued
Boards & Commissions vacancies are advertised on this website and on our 3 official bulletin boards around town: in front of Town Hall (142 Bolinas Road), on the front porch of the Fairfax Women’s Club (46 Park Road), and in the Fairfax Post Office lobby on the left hand wall (Center Blvd). You can apply online … Continued
You can send your thoughts to the Town Council by email at fairfaxtowncouncil@townoffairfax.org or mail. Each member of the Town Council has their own email account as well. Public comments related to an agenda must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All comments submitted and made at public meetings are recorded … Continued
