Fairfax, VA · City of Fairfax
Site Plan Application Package
This package supports site plan review for construction and site work in the City of Fairfax, and is filed by applicants seeking City review and approval of a development proposal.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The package gathers the site plan application, review checklist, fee worksheet, and supporting materials for City review. The City requires a site plan for site construction other than individual single-family home construction, including new buildings, additions, remodeling, and site renovations; applicants must contact the Deputy Zoning Administrator before submission. An agent authorization statement is included when the applicant is not the homeowner, and each title owner must sign that letter before a notary.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing site construction in the City of Fairfax generally need this package, and an applicant using an agent must provide a notarized authorization letter from each title owner.
Why it needs a notary
The included Agent Authorization Letter has an acknowledged-before-me notarial block, and each title owner must sign the letter in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Package
Get the Site Plan Package from the City of Fairfax and review its checklist and filing instructions.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the applicable application materials and agent authorization details. Each title owner must sign a separate letter if there is more than one owner.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the Agent Authorization Letter before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each title owner signs the authorization letter in the commissioned online notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the completed, notarized letter with the required site plan materials and submit them to the City as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fairfax. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Which part of the package needs notarization?
- The Agent Authorization Letter includes an acknowledgment block. The package says all title owners must sign the letter in the presence of a notary when an agent is authorized.
- Do I need an agent authorization letter?
- The package lists the letter as required unless the applicant is the homeowner. It also says to provide one letter per title owner when there is more than one.
- How do I prepare the authorization letter for notarization?
- Complete the owner and agent details, property location, and application type. Each title owner signs in the notary’s presence; then submit the letter with the site plan package as directed by the City.
- Can I sign the authorization letter with a commissioned online notary?
- Virginia is widely credited as the first U.S. state to authorize remote online notarization, effective July 1, 2012. Virginia law recognizes qualifying acts performed elsewhere by a notary authorized there; confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.
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