Alexandria
Zoning districts
44 districts, grouped by category.
Mixed use
20Potomac Yards/Greens
South Carlyle
Safeway-Datatel
Triangle Sites
Giant-CVS
Braddock Gateway
Landmark Gateway
Harris Teeter of Old Town North
Beauregard
Oakville Triangle and Route 1 Corridor
ABC-Giant/Old Town North
Public Storage/Boat US
Greenhill/West Alexandria Properties
Greenhill South
Landmark Neighborhood
Potomac River Generating Station
Eisenhower Conversion
Trade Center
Cameron Station
W-1 Zone (Waterfront)
- Min lot
- 5,000 sq ft
- Front setback
- 20 ft
- Max density
- 30 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 17
Residential
16James Bland
Seminary Overlook
Fillmore/Beauregard
R-12 Zone
- Min lot
- 12,000 sq ft (0.28 ac)
- Max height
- 30 ft
- Front setback
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 10
R-2 zone
- Min lot
- 2,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 30 ft
- Permitted uses
- 9
R-20 Zone
- Min lot
- 20,000 sq ft (0.46 ac)
- Max height
- 30 ft
- Front setback
- 40 ft
- Permitted uses
- 10
R-5 Zone
- Min lot
- 5,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 30 ft
- Front setback
- 20 ft
- Permitted uses
- 10
R-8 Zone
- Min lot
- 8,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 30 ft
- Front setback
- 30 ft
- Permitted uses
- 10
RMF-1 zone
- Min lot
- 2,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 30 ft
- Max density
- 10 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 9
RMF-2 zone
- Min lot
- 2,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 30 ft
- Max density
- 15 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 9
RMF-3
- Min lot
- 2,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 30 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Max density
- 20 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 9
RMF-4
- Min lot
- 2,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 30 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Max density
- 30 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 10
RMF-5
- Min lot
- 2,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 30 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Max density
- 40 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 10
RMF-6
- Min lot
- 2,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 30 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Max density
- 50 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 10
RMF-7
- Min lot
- 2,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 30 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Max density
- 60 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 10
RMF-8
- Max height
- 30 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Max density
- 80 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 10
Other
7North Potomac Yard
Old and Historic Alexandria Height District
Parker-Gray Height District
Potomac River Vicinity Height District
- Max height
- 30 ft
Old Town North Height District
King Street Metro Station Height District
- Max height
- 77 ft
Remaining Height District
Industrial
1General provisions
522 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
the director shall have the authority, as qualified below, to approve a reduction in the minimum yard or setback requirements established by the applicable zone or other regulations in this ordinance in the case of any building existing or partially constructed which does not comply with such requirements applicable at the time such building was erected.
Fences on corner lots provided that nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to authorize the approval of more than one special exception per lot under the provisions of this subsection.
Yard and setback requirements applicable to the extension or enlargement of a single-unit, two-unit, townhouse, or multi-unit (up to four units) dwelling only, within any one noncomplying plane of such dwelling.
The applicant for a front porch shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed front porch is compatible with the existing building architecture, neighboring properties and neighborhood character.
Dwelling shall not exceed the height of the tallest dwelling within the contextual block face plus 20 percent. ... the maximum height shall not exceed 35 feet.
Attached private garages with the vehicle opening facing the primary front yard that do not meet the requirements of section 7-2500 ... width of the vehicle opening shall be less than 33 percent of the width of the building facing the front property line.
Bulk and setback requirements of section 7-203(C) for the expansion, alteration or reconstruction of a detached accessory building subject to the following requirements: ... The noncomplying accessory building existed prior to February 20, 2021.
In the case of properties containing resource protection areas, plat shall include a notation to retain an undisturbed and vegetated 100-foot-wide buffer area.
Procedures for preliminary plat approval; action on preliminary plats; final plats; subdivision requirements; required improvements; amendments to approved plat; variations; time of validity.
All subdivisions shall be planned to include adequate and convenient open space for traffic, to provide for the installation of utilities, to give access to fire fighting apparatus, and to give due consideration for suitable sites for schools, parks, playgrounds and other desirable amenities.
it shall be unlawful for any person to alter the grade of any land in such a manner as to change existing contours in excess of two feet within ten feet of adjacent land, or in excess of three feet elsewhere
New buildings where the total gross floor area does not exceed 3,000 square feet; provided no part of any building is closer than 66 feet to other land that is used or zoned residential, there is no excess alteration of the grade as set forth in section 11-403(C), the site is not in a floodplain, and the site is not in excess of 10,000 square feet.
Area coverage of trees to be planted, together with the existing crown area of those retained, shall occupy at least 25 percent of the total land area of the proposed project.
Trash and garbage shall be stored inside or in sealed containers that do not allow odors to escape or invasion by animals. No trash and debris shall be allowed to accumulate outside of those containers. Outdoor trash receptacles shall be screened to the satisfaction of the director.
Trash and garbage shall be stored inside or in sealed containers that do not allow odors to escape or invasion by animals. No trash and debris shall be allowed to accumulate outside of those containers. Outdoor trash receptacles shall be screened to the satisfaction of the director.
The facility shall obtain all required state, federal and local licenses and certificates prior to opening its place of business. The facility shall provide adequate drop off and pick up facilities so as to create minimal impact on child safety and pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The facility shall be located on a site so that adequate distance or buffering is provided to protect nearby residential uses from impacts from the use.
On and off premises alcohol sales, consistent with a valid ABC license is permitted; No on-site storage of trailers is permitted; The hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Limited live entertainment may be offered, and must comply with the city's noise ordinance; The applicant shall be present prior to the opening of the market and at the closing of the market and shall oversee the cleanup of the lot and adjacent sidewalk areas at the end of the market; The applicant shall prepare a plan for the layout of the market for approval by the director prior to beginning operations, and shall obtain approval of the director for any changes to those plans;
The hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Limited live entertainment may be offered, and must comply with the city's noise ordinance;
The site for the outdoor garden center may be no larger than 10,000 square feet. The hours of operation shall be limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. A plan showing the layout of the garden center, including areas for storage, on site deliveries, and vehicles; appropriate screening; the design of any building or structure; and the view from Mount Vernon Avenue and neighboring properties shall be submitted for review and approval by the director. Deliveries shall be limited to during normal business hours and shall occur in the location shown in the approved plan. The use shall be located a suitable distance or otherwise protected from nearby residential uses in order to avoid undue impacts.
The site for the outdoor garden center may be no larger than 10,000 square feet. The hours of operation shall be limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.
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