Municipality · Virginia

Alexandria

The ordinance has been retrieved, read and turned into structured rules.
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Districts
570
Extracted rules
2,560
Standards
17
Chapters read

Zoning districts

44 districts, grouped by category.

Residential

16
CDD-16Residential

James Bland

Alexandria, VA
CDD-22Residential

Seminary Overlook

Alexandria, VA
CDD-23Residential

Fillmore/Beauregard

Alexandria, VA
R-12Residential

R-12 Zone

Alexandria, VA
Min lot
12,000 sq ft (0.28 ac)
Max height
30 ft
Front setback
35 ft
Permitted uses
10
R-2Residential

R-2 zone

Alexandria, VA
Min lot
2,000 sq ft
Max height
30 ft
Permitted uses
9
R-20Residential

R-20 Zone

Alexandria, VA
Min lot
20,000 sq ft (0.46 ac)
Max height
30 ft
Front setback
40 ft
Permitted uses
10
R-5Residential

R-5 Zone

Alexandria, VA
Min lot
5,000 sq ft
Max height
30 ft
Front setback
20 ft
Permitted uses
10
R-8Residential

R-8 Zone

Alexandria, VA
Min lot
8,000 sq ft
Max height
30 ft
Front setback
30 ft
Permitted uses
10
RMF-1Residential

RMF-1 zone

Alexandria, VA
Min lot
2,000 sq ft
Max height
30 ft
Max density
10 du/ac
Permitted uses
9
RMF-2Residential

RMF-2 zone

Alexandria, VA
Min lot
2,000 sq ft
Max height
30 ft
Max density
15 du/ac
Permitted uses
9
RMF-3Residential

RMF-3

Alexandria, VA
Min lot
2,000 sq ft
Max height
30 ft
Front setback
15 ft
Max density
20 du/ac
Permitted uses
9
RMF-4Residential

RMF-4

Alexandria, VA
Min lot
2,000 sq ft
Max height
30 ft
Front setback
15 ft
Max density
30 du/ac
Permitted uses
10
RMF-5Residential

RMF-5

Alexandria, VA
Min lot
2,000 sq ft
Max height
30 ft
Front setback
15 ft
Max density
40 du/ac
Permitted uses
10
RMF-6Residential

RMF-6

Alexandria, VA
Min lot
2,000 sq ft
Max height
30 ft
Front setback
15 ft
Max density
50 du/ac
Permitted uses
10
RMF-7Residential

RMF-7

Alexandria, VA
Min lot
2,000 sq ft
Max height
30 ft
Front setback
15 ft
Max density
60 du/ac
Permitted uses
10
RMF-8Residential

RMF-8

Alexandria, VA
Max height
30 ft
Front setback
15 ft
Max density
80 du/ac
Permitted uses
10

General provisions

522 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.

Sec. 1-400(B)(4)

In the case of a conflict among various zone requirements, such as density, lot size, height and floor area ratio, permitted development shall comply with the most restrictive of such requirements.

Sec. 1-400(B)(5)

Where residential density is prescribed in a zone for single-unit, multi-unit or townhouse dwellings, the same density limitation shall apply to alternative housing types allowed in such zone unless more than one residential density regulation is provided, in which case the density most appropriate to the specific form of alternative housing being provided shall apply.

Sec. 1-700(B)1 standards

This ordinance also establishes the following as overlay zones: Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay District, Floodplain District, Height Districts, Old and Historic Alexandria District, Parker-Gray District, Urban Overlay District.

Sec. 1-700(B)1 standards

This ordinance also establishes the following as overlay zones: Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay District, Floodplain District, Height Districts, Old and Historic Alexandria District, Parker-Gray District, Urban Overlay District

Sec. 12-10003 standards

Any lot of record in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/M, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zones that does not meet the minimum lot size, width, depth or other dimensional requirements of the zone in which it is located, and that was lawfully created prior to the effective date of the current zoning regulations, may be developed with a use permitted in the zone, provided that: ...

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 12-10005 standards

Any lot of record prior to December 16, 2023 in the RA, RB, RM, CL, CSL, CD, CD-X, OC, OCM(50), OCM(100), OCH, CRMU/L, CRMU/H, or CRMU/X zone which exceeds the maximum density permitted or has less lot area, width, or frontage than the minimum required for the use in the zone where it is situated, may be developed with a single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwelling and its accessory structures subject to the following requirements:

Source documents

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