Land use · Alexandria, Virginia

multi-unit dwelling

Named in 15 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.

requirement (b) Outside the enhanced transit area: 0.5 spaces per dwelling unit **(2) Multi-unit dwellings with more than four dwelling units.** (a) Parking ratio. i. **Metro Station Walkshed Area.** Multi-unit dwellings located on property within the

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under the provisions of this subsection. (D) Maximum height for single-unit, two-unit, and multi-unit dwellings in the R-20, R-12, R-8, R-5, R-2-5, and single and two-unit dwellings in the RA and RB zones not including property

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shall be controlling. (E) Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 12-201 through 12-209, any multi-unit dwelling , which is classified as a nonconforming use as defined in section 12-201 may be reclassified as a noncomplying use, subject to

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- Congregate housing facility. A structure other than a single-unit, two-unit, townhouse, or multi-unit dwelling where unrelated persons reside under supervision or 24 hour on-site management and may receive special care, treatment or training, on a

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are permitted in the R-20 zone: (A) Single-unit dwelling; (A.1) Two-unit dwelling; (A.2) Multi-unit dwelling up to four units; (B) Accessory uses, as permitted by section 7-100; (C) Child or elder care home, as permitted by

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right15

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.