Land use · Alexandria, Virginia

open space

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.

may not be removed if the removal is for the purpose of gaining open space to support a building addition. For the purpose of this subsection, a parking space is an area of land which is

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applicable under this ordinance: class five civil violation. (5) Violation of any coverage, open space or landscaping regulation applicable under this ordinance: class five civil violation. (6) Violation of any height regulation applicable under this ordinance:

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of this ordinance relating to height, floor area ratio, density, yard, setback or open space . (C) The term nonconforming use does not include a use that does not comply with the zoning regulations or restrictions by

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encroachments, RPA enhancement, street cleaning, combined sewer system separation, and permanent preservation of open space areas beyond the city's baseline open space preservation requirements. ## (C) Monetary contributions to the Alexandria water quality improvement fund shall

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Use (Medium) | | 5302 | 10-17-20 | 1101 Janneys Lane | POS/Public open space and community recreation zone | R-8/Single-family zone | | | | 1201 Janneys Lane | R-20/Single-family zone | R-8/Single-family zone |

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right4

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.