Planning is responsible for guiding development and regulating land use that facilitates thoughtfully planned, balanced and diverse development that meets the long-range plans and goals of the Town of Fairfax. Typical duties include:

• Provide professional advice, technical expertise and information to other Town Departments, Commissions and Town Council
• Implementation of 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Administration of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
• Development and site plan review for conformance with Town's adopted policies and ordinances
• Process and review land use applications
• Floodplain management
• Review residential and commercial plans and assist in building permit review
• Process sign permit applications and respond to inquiries about sign regulations
• Answer questions and requests for information from the public regarding zoning and property information