Land use · Alexandria, Virginia

multi-unit dwelling up to four units

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.

are permitted in the R-20 zone: (A) Single-unit dwelling; (A.1) Two-unit dwelling; (A.2) Multi-unit dwelling up to four units ; (B) Accessory uses, as permitted by section 7-100; (C) Child or elder care home, as permitted by section 7-500; (D) Church;

Read it in the chapter →

Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right4

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.