Land use · Alexandria, Virginia

townhouse dwelling

Named in 4 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.

to: **(a)** The enlargement, significant enlargement, or significant alteration of single-unit, two-unit, or townhouse dwellings ; **(b)** The significant alteration of a church; and **(c)** The significant alteration of any dwelling unit or units that serve households

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## (A) Where Permitted Cluster developments shall be permitted for single-unit, two-unit, and townhouse dwellings where such development is permitted. ## (B) Development Size Cluster developments are only permitted on land which could have accommodated five

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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: ### (A) Bulk and open space requirements. The dwelling shall comply with

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or driveways providing access to three or more dwelling units. Lots created for townhouse 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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are permitted in the RA zone: (A) Single-unit dwelling; (B) Two-unit dwelling; (C) Townhouse dwelling ; (D) Multi-unit dwelling; (E) Accessory uses, as permitted by section 7-100; (F) Child or elder care home, as permitted by section

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right3

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.

Prohibited1

Expressly not allowed.