Land use · Alexandria, Virginia

two-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.

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 located within the Old and Historic Alexandria and Parker-Gray Districts, subject to

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compliance on a lot by lot basis. (d) Lots created for single-unit and two-unit dwellings shall not include areas used, in whole or in part, for public or private streets, including alleys or driveways providing access

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For residential 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 located within the Old and Historic Alexandria and Parker-Gray Districts), the floor

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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 elder care home,

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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 office; (D) Cemetery;

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right14

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Prohibited1

Expressly not allowed.