Alexandria, Virginia

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6th Oct 2026
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Zoning Information

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  • iconZone Name
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  • iconZone guide
  • iconLink
  • iconCity name

Permitted Land Uses

  • iconAs of right
  • iconSpecial uses
  • iconAdministrative uses

Building Controls

  • iconAssorted
  • iconFar control
  • iconLot control
  • iconMulti control
  • iconDensity control
  • iconCoverage control
  • iconPervious control
  • iconLot width control
  • iconRear setback control
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Parking Requirements

  • iconMedical
  • iconHotel/Motel

Short Term Rental

  • iconAdu permitted
  • iconLodging permitted
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Planning and Zoning for Alexandria, VA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Alexandria, Virginia?

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

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area (Acres)

    Parking
    97.08%9462.89
    Parking garage or lot97.08%9462.89
    Industrial
    86.38%8419.92
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)10.33%1006.51
    General industrial7.82%762.78
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities8.28%807.04
    Contractors office2.00%194.48
    Manufacturing20.49%1997.38
    Storage and warehouses82.92%8082.63
    Residential
    93.76%9139.59
    Accessory dwelling unit82.65%8056.99
    Multi family dwelling mixed use3.57%348.32
    Multi family dwelling72.99%7114.91
    Dwellings (unspecified)10.07%981.18
    Single family dwelling62.06%6049.80
    Communal housing43.62%4252.09
    Mobile and floating homes2.00%194.48
    Two family dwelling67.99%6627.88
    Mechanical
    84.16%8203.80
    Utility structures84.16%8203.80
    Communication towers5.47%533.18
    Agriculture
    80.52%7849.10
    Agricultural and hunting80.52%7849.10
    Other
    100.00%9748.00
    Temporary uses6.28%612.56
    Accessory88.37%8614.43
    Multiple100.00%9748.00
    Uncategorized36.81%3588.34
    Retail
    44.56%4343.37
    Professional services0.14%13.42
    Eating and drinking establishments37.43%3648.48
    Restricted retail14.15%1379.39
    Personal services34.50%3363.37
    General retail44.56%4343.37
    Community
    100.00%9748.00
    Medical51.87%5056.60
    Schools and universities85.31%8315.63
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure16.45%1603.28
    Public, quasi-public, and government100.00%9748.00
    Lodging
    15.94%1554.24
    Hotel/motel15.94%1554.24
    Commercial
    100.00%9748.00
    Non-retail sales9.19%896.25
    Automobile related uses82.69%8060.58
    General commercial6.60%643.23
    Research and laboratory facilities28.20%2748.96
    Professional office34.50%3363.37
    Entertainment31.50%3070.40

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