Planning and Zoning
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Overview and Mission
The Planning and Zoning Division of the Community Development Department is responsible for improving the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of City residents by planning for the future development of Manassas. We plan for existing and new community centers to be developed with adequate highway, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities while ensuring the growth of the City be consonant with the efficient and economical use of public funds.
The Division is dedicated to improving the quality of life for City residents thur appropriate land use policies and regulations while fostering a competitive business environment.
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Contact
Terry Russell, Planning and Zoning Manager
Email
9027 Center Street, Room 202
Manassas,VA 20110
Ph: (703) 257-8232
Fx: (703) 257-5117
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
except Federal Holidays
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Services Provided
Below is a listing of services provided by the Planning and Zoning Division.
Current Planning
The Division oversees the review process for the following types of land uses cases: Rezonings & Rezoning Proffer Amendments,
Special Use Permits & Special Use Permit Condition Amendments. Planning and Zoning is the lead agency for these cases and coordinates review and approval with other City Departments and Local Agencies, as well as the Planning Commission and City Council.
Long Range Planning
The Division is responsible for the following duties: Updating and Maintaining the City's
Comprehensive Plan thru
Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Undertaking Sector Plan studies and other detailed planning studies/reports. In order to implement the goals and visions of these plans and studies, the Division oversee the updating of the City's
Zoning Ordinance thru
Zoning Text Amendments.
Zoning Administration
The Division is responsible for updating and maintaining the City's
Zoning Ordinance in accordance with State Code and other regulatory changes thru Zoning Text Amendments process. The Zoning Administrator is responsible for official interpretations of the Zoning Ordinance and provides
written Zoning Interpretations or Zoning Certifications upon request. Duties of the Division also include proffer tracking and street addressing.
Staffing Boards and Commissions
The Division staffs both the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
