Land use · Alexandria, Virginia

residential

Named in 10 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.

was amended in this version of the code. amended* ## ARTICLE III - RESIDENTIAL ZONE REGULATIONS *This content was amended in this version of the code. amended* ## ARTICLE IV - COMMERCIAL, OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL

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was amended in this version of the code. amended* ## ARTICLE III - RESIDENTIAL ZONE REGULATIONS *This content was amended in this version of the code. amended* ## ARTICLE IV - COMMERCIAL, OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL

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building on a lot that does not meet the current zoning requirements for residential use, that was originally constructed or principally used prior to June 24, 1992 as a residence, may be reverted from commercial

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disturbance and the resulting landform associated with the construction or substantial alteration of residential , commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational, transportation, or utility facilities or structures or the clearing of land for non-agricultural or non-silvicultural purposes. (L)

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was amended in this version of the code. amended* ## ARTICLE III — RESIDENTIAL ZONE REGULATIONS *This content was amended in this version of the code. amended* ## ARTICLE IV — COMMERCIAL, OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right10

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.