To find out more about stormwater management in Fairfax County, visit the stormwater web page , call the Stormwater Planning Division at 703-324-5500, TTY 711, or send us an e-mail.

the amount of impervious surface increases, the volume of stormwater runoff increases, resulting in erosion, flooding, and a swell in the flow of harmful pollutants through storm drains and to streams. Fairfax County is made up of approximately 17 percent impervious surface. According to the recent Fairfax County Stream Protection Strategy Baseline Study, 70 percent of the streams in the county are in fair to very poor condition.

Fairfax County is responsible for compliance with new federal and state regulations regarding water quality and providing stormwater management facilities, pipes and other structures and services within its jurisdiction. Permits require maintenance of storm drains, inlets, ditches, and streams, and ensure that erosion and sediment controls are provided on construction sites.

No. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority owns and operates some of the larger parks, such as Bull Run, Occoquan and Fountain Head. They may be reached by calling 703-352-5900. The National Park Service also owns some land in Fairfax County. They may be reached by calling 202-208-3100. Other park land is owned by the state, and some is owned by towns, such as Vienna. We strongly discourage anyone from bringing their own grill into a park. Most picnic areas have grills that you may use.

The Urban Forest Management provides assistance to citizens and companies doing business in Fairfax County. Its primary function is to enforce regulations regarding preservation and planting of trees along with parking lot landscaping, screening, and tree cover. Urban Forest Management is located the the Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway, 5th Floor, Fairfax, Virginia, 22035, Telephone 703-324-1770, TTY 711.

Property Tax deduction available to 100% permanently and totally disabled citizens. No age requirement but income restrictions do apply. Call (609) 890-3654 or (609) 890-3657 for application and explanation. Actively devoted to agricultural or horticultural use for at least 2 successive years prior to filing Farmland application Property Tax Deduction available to persons age 65 and over. Income restrictions apply. Please call (609) 890-3654 or (609) 890-3657 for application and explanation.

No. Park Rules and Regulations are enforced by the Park Staff and the Fairfax County Police Department. For Non-Emergencies, please notify a staff member or call Police Non-Emergency Line at 703-691-2131.

No. If the natural drainage is from their property to your property, then you cannot block the natural flow of the storm water.

The Department of Cable Communications and Consumer Protection investigates consumer and tenant-landlord complaints and seeks enforcement action in cases where consumer laws have been violated. The department also regulates the taxi industry and issues licenses for taxicab drivers as well as licenses for peddlers and solicitors, precious metal and gem dealers, pawnbrokers, and massage parlor operators.

There are a number of legal restrictions on the posting of signs in the county. Those wishing to advertise such matters as business services, real estate offerings or yard sales should be aware of these restrictions. For information about the posting of signs and the requirement for sign permits, call the Zoning Enforcement Branch at 703-324-1300.

of 2004, police department intelligence indicates there are at least 1,500 gang members and associates in Fairfax County.

Stormwater Management" means:(a) For quantitative control, a system of vegetative, structural, and other measures that control the increased volume and rate of surface runoff caused by man-made changes to the land; and (b) For qualitative control, a system of vegetative, structural, and other measures that reduce or eliminate pollutants that may otherwise be carried by surface runoff.

Generally, if a road has a route number associated with it (ex: Fairfax County Parkway - Route 7100), it is maintained by VDOT. Call their Highway Help Line at 1-800-367-ROAD, TTY: 1-800-432-1843 or place a work request on-line. County Road Maintenance and Improvement Program (FCRMIP). For information on the FCRMIP, please call the DPWES Planning and Design Division at 703-324-5800, TTY: 711.

No. We compile and publish a series of Fairfax County wall maps but they are sold by the Publications Center. For a list of wall maps in the series, click on Maps under the Office Products and Services section.

Residency in Fairfax County is not a requirement of membership. Nearly 10% of members live outside of Fairfax in adjacent counties of Prince William, Arlington, Loudoun, Stafford, or in Washington, DC. Honorary members do not pay annual dues but are required to re-apply to FCMOM each year to confirm their interest and update all of their contact information and membership data.

Yes, if we can help maintain our storm inlets and protect our streams, flooding will be less likely to occur. Stormwater Management is required so that post-development runoff does not exceed pre-development. In other words, no additional water flows off the property after development.

The Stormwater Management Permit is a computerized system where each agency has access to the permit information immediately. Stormwater Management Permits are subject to approval by the following agencies: When the stormwater management permit is issued it is forwarded to Environmental Enforcement where it is delivered at the on site preconstruction meeting.

There are several reasons, but first and foremost, the surface waters of the United States need to be kept clean for us, your children and your grandchildren! Construction sites are one of the largest sources of pollution. When sediment leaves the site, it takes other pollutants with it, such as fuel, oil, fertilizer and other chemicals. This gets in the water, kills our fish and makes the water unusable.

In 1996 the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued this policy to establish clear and consistent guidelines for stormwater management across the state.

Customers that have qualifying on-site stormwater facilities may be eligible for a credit exemption towards their utility fee. In order to receive consideration for credit or exemption, customers need to complete a credit application form.

Water from rain and irrigation carries fertilizers and pesticides, soil and debris off lawns and streets into neighborhood storm drains that lead directly to our streams, rivers and bays. Traditional stormwater management has focused on removing quantities of water from our streets and neighborhoods, with the primary goal being to prevent flooding. Again, this water went untreated and was discharged directly into area waterways.

All manmade storm drains and ditches, as well as natural streams, rivers and lakes in the program area are part of the stormwater system. The program is required to respond to pollution problems in all of the water bodies, therefore they are included in the County's stormwater system.

In compliance with the provisions of the Federal Clean Water Act, the City of Santa Fe must obtain federal authorization to discharge pollutants to waters of the United States via our storm sewer system. In order to qualify for the NPDES permits necessary to do so, we must implement a plan to reduce and control the pollutants that are carried into these waters.

sets of plans, computations and boring report if needed to evaluate structure computations for a reinforced concrete riser sets of plans, red line markups, original mylars and a SWM permit application signed by the property owner/developer, O&M plan for MD 378 ponds sets of plans, original mylars, Geotec & compaction reports and computations if volume is short or elevations change 0.1' or more

Call the Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotline at 703-324-7400 (for hearing impaired: 711-Virginia Relay Center), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a listing of parenting resources and programs, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/parentingresource

Buffers provide many benefits to the community by protecting the land and streams. Some of these benefits are flood control, storm damage prevention, wildlife habitat, and fisheries protection. In many cases, the riparian buffers that exist contain nonnative species that do not provide the same benefits of native plant species. In other cases, trees and shrubs no longer exist, exposing the stream to many threats.

Yes. All nonresidential properties are required to recycle mixed paper and cardboard. Some properties, depending on their size and amount of total annual waste, are required to identify and recycle their principal recyclable material in addition to mixed paper and cardboard. Home-based businesses are also required to recycle and can place recyclables at the curb for collection or use one of the county???s recycling drop-off centers.

In 1997, as gang related incidents began to occur more frequently, the police department formally targeted youth gang crime as a priority. At this time, the police department instituted the gang investigations unit. This unit was the first of its kind in the Northern Virginia area and continues to be referred to as the best source for information and training to other law enforcement agencies in the region.

In addition to investigative and street patrol enforcement efforts, the police department also actively confronts criminal gang activity with several education and public service programs including Gang activity awareness training to school resource officers (SROs) and Fairfax County public school personnel each August, prior to the start of school; SROs have been assigned to all middle and high schools and are involved in numerous activities to prevent youth gang involvement; Diversion programs.