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The Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) was established pursuant to the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 22, Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia. The BZA is a quasi-judicial body consisting of seven (7) members appointed by the Fairfax Circuit Court for staggered terms of five years. The BZA's powers, duties and procedures are set forth in broad terms in the State Code and are further detailed in the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

The Board of Zoning Appeals meets weekly on Wednesday mornings in the Board Auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax, Virginia. A recess is generally taken in August and September and in late December and early January. BZA meetings are also aired live on the County government's cable TV Channel 16.[10]

Powers and Responsibilities
Within the limits set forth by the Virginia General Assembly, the Board is responsible for hearing and deciding appeals of administrative decisions made pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, applications for special permits and variances as authorized by the Zoning Ordinance.[11]

Membership
There are currently seven (7) members appointed by the Circuit Court for staggered terms of five years.[12]

Fairfax County Board of Appeals (2024-2029)[13]
Member Appointed Term Expires
Karen L. Day June 20, 2018 February 15, 2025
Donté Tanner April 16, 2023 April 15, 2028
Daniel H. Aminoff February 3, 2021 February 2, 2026
Rebeccah Ballo May 6, 2021 May 5, 2026
Akida Rouzi February 6, 2024 March 16, 2028
Clair McDade April 19, 2024 April 18, 2029
Triston O’Savio June 14, 2024 June 13, 2029
Thomas W. Smith, III February 13, 2023 February 12, 2028

See also
Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals Members

References

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  1. ^ "Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals | Planning Development". Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals. Fairfax County. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Trompeter, Brian (30 November 2023). "Board of Zoning Appeals irked by group home's leaderhip". Fairfax News. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Woolsey, Angela (5 June 2024). "Fairfax County to push for more communication on gas pipeline projects". Fairfax Now. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Trompeter, Brian (7 February 2024). "Great Falls group home wins latest round of zoning battle". Gazette Leader. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  5. ^ Moran, Catherine (22 January 2020). "Board of Zoning Appeals Delays Decision on Newport Academy". Tysons Reporter. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  6. ^ Delshad, Carmel. "Mosque Wins Fairfax County Approval to Expand Hours". WAMU88.5. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  7. ^ Torres, Mathew (21 April 2023). "Fairfax County residents prepare for trial over gas pipeline". WUSA9. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  8. ^ Trompeter, Brian (27 July 2022). "Fairfax zoning body puts proposal for Mosaic District rinks". Inside NOVA. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  9. ^ Moran, Catherine (15 January 2020). "Newport Academy's Kurtz Road Facility Heading to BZA". Tyson's Report. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  10. ^ "Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals | Planning Development". Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals. Fairfax County. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  11. ^ "Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals | Planning Development". Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals. Fairfax County. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  12. ^ "Board of Zoning Appeals Members | Planning Development". Board of Zoning Appeals Members. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  13. ^ "Board of Zoning Appeals Members | Planning Development". Board of Zoning Appeals Members. Retrieved July 22, 2024.