Alexandria, Virginia

Last Reviewed

12th Sep 2025

Date Published

1st Jan 2023

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Zoning

Zone Code
Zone Name
Zone type
Zone sub type
Zone guide
Link
City name

Permitted Uses

As of right
Special uses
See code uses
Accessory uses

Building Controls

Far control
Lot control
Density control
Coverage control
Pervious control
Lot width control
Rear setback control
Side setback control
Front setback control
Building height control

Parking Requirements

Single Family Dwelling
Schools and Universities

Short Term Rental

ADU permitted
Lodging permitted
Definitions section
Short term rental overlay
Short term rental section
Short term rental permitted
Short term rental definition
Short term rental in the code
Short term rental max num of nights
Short term rental min num of nights
Short term rental specific standards
Short term rental parking requirement

Largest Zones in Alexandria, VA

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What is the Land Use Allocation in Alexandria, VA?

The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Alexandria, VA as defined by city ordinances.

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
Parking		93.90%	15079.00
	Parking garage or lot	93.90%	15079.00
Industrial		7.73%	1240.85
	Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)	5.54%	890.38
	Mills, plants, and other processing facilities	8.47%	1359.45
	Storage and warehouses	56.76%	9114.27
	Manufacturing	15.89%	2551.86
	Contractors office	2.18%	350.47
	General industrial	7.73%	1240.85
Residential		38.82%	6233.54
	Two family dwelling	60.59%	9730.25
	Accessory dwelling unit	56.90%	9136.39
	Multi family dwelling	66.00%	10598.46
	Single family dwelling	52.59%	8445.41
	Communal housing	38.82%	6233.54
Mechanical		5.54%	890.38
	Utility structures	75.30%	12091.85
	Communication towers	5.54%	890.38
Agriculture		56.29%	9039.36
	Agricultural and hunting	56.29%	9039.36
Other		96.82%	15547.51
	Accessory	79.87%	12826.17
	Uncategorized	54.08%	8683.60
	Temporary uses	6.28%	1008.98
	Multiple	96.82%	15547.51
Retail		41.31%	6633.11
	Professional services	12.85%	2063.39
	General retail	47.59%	7642.10
	Personal services	38.39%	6164.60
	Eating and drinking establishments	41.31%	6633.11
Community		96.91%	15562.26
	Schools and universities	79.48%	12762.47
	Medical	48.70%	7820.48
	Transportation facilities and infrastructure	19.60%	3147.10
	Public, quasi-public, and government	96.91%	15562.26
Lodging		7.60%	1221.03
	Hotel/motel	7.60%	1221.03
Commercial		11.60%	1863.12
	Professional office	24.41%	3919.15
	Entertainment	34.79%	5586.07
	Non-retail sales	8.47%	1359.73
	Automobile related uses	56.29%	9039.36
	General commercial	10.00%	1606.56
	Research and laboratory facilities	11.60%	1863.12