Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Applies to residential lots in R-20, R-12, R-8, R-5, R-2-5, and single/two-unit dwellings in RA and RB zones, excluding Old and HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. Alexandria and Parker-Gray Districts
Extracted standards
9 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Other
- Garage location behind rear wall
The freestanding garage must be located completely behind the rear wall of the dwelling unless, the director determines that locating the garage completely behind the rear building wall is not possible due to topography, shape of the lot, placement of the existing dwelling on the lot or other environmental concerns, in these cases the garage must be located completely behind the front building wall, and approved by the director as to location.
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from side or rear property line1 ft
The garage and any architectural features shall be setback a minimum of one foot from any side or rear property line if the garage wall facing that property line has no windows or doors or if that lot line borders an alley;
- SetbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. from side or rear property line otherwise3 ft
If the conditions of item (a) above are not met, the setback, including all architectural features, shall be three feet;
- Maximum floor area for lots >=8,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
For lots 8,000 square feet or larger, the garage shall have a floor area not greater than 500 square feet
- Maximum floor area for lots <8,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.250 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
For lots with a minimum of 2,500 square feet and with less than 8,000 square feet lot area, the garage shall have a floor area not greater than 250 square feet
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for lots >=8,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.13.5 ft
and a height not greater than 13.50 feet.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for lots <8,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.11.5 ft
and a height not greater than 11.50 feet.
- Permeable driveway required
If there is no direct access to the freestanding garage from an alley, any new or replaced driveways providing access to the freestanding garage must be constructed of a permeable material and may be located in the side yard for access to the garage.
- Garage use restricted to motor vehicles
The freestanding garage shall be dedicated to the use and storage of motor vehicles.
From the ordinance
The supplemental regulations in this section 7-2501 apply to residential lots developed or proposed to be developed with dwellings in the R-20, R-12, R-8, R-5, R-2-5, and only single or two-unit dwellings in the RA and RB zones, not including property located within the Old and Historic Alexandria and Parker-Gray Districts. Freestanding private garages located within required yards or excluded from floor area shall be permitted subject to the following standards: