Land use · Alexandria, Virginia

single-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.

— Permitted uses The following uses 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

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- Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the CL zone: (A) Single-unit dwelling ; (A.1) Two-unit dwelling; (A.2) Townhouse dwelling; (B) Multi-unit dwelling; (B.1) Auxiliary dwelling, not to exceed four units; (C) Business and professional

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- Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the CRMU-L zone: (A) Single-unit dwelling ; (A.1) Two-unit dwelling; (A.2) Townhouse dwelling; (B) Multi-unit dwelling; (B.1) Auxiliary dwellings, not to exceed four units; (C) Business and professional

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for flood insurance contains increased cost of compliance coverage. **(Y)** **Residential building.** Any single-unit dwelling , two-unit dwelling, townhouse dwelling, or multi-unit dwelling, including any mixed-use building not meeting the criteria for nonresidential and any accessory building

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| Fence or wall | | (I) | Guest house, accessory to a single-unit dwelling , provided it is used by temporary guests or occupants of the main residence, contains no kitchen facilities and is not rented

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right14

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Prohibited1

Expressly not allowed.