Land use · Alexandria, Virginia

elder care home

Named in 3 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Alexandria’s own text settles what this covers.

wall signs permitted on the property. ## (R) Specific Standards for Child and Elder Care Homes for Six to Nine Persons Each home operator of the use shall: 1. Comply with the requirements in section 7-500(A); 2.

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these terms are defined by the Uniform Statewide Building Code. ### 2-142 - Elder care home . A dwelling unit which offers care, protection and supervision to no more than a total of nine adults over 55 years

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four units; (B) Accessory uses, as permitted by section 7-100; (C) Child or elder care home , as permitted by section 7-500; (D) Church; (E) Home occupation, as permitted by section 7-300; (F) Public park; (G) Public school;

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facility; congregate recreational facility; continuum of care facility; day care center; dwelling, multi-unit; elder care home ; food or beverage production exceeding 5,000 sq. ft., which includes a retail component; fraternal or private club; health and athletic club

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| Home occupation, subject to section 7-300 | | (L) | Child or elder care home , subject to section 7-500 | | (M) | Solar energy system | | (N) | Accessory dwelling, subject to section 7-203

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right3

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.