Land use · Alexandria, Virginia

social service use

Named in 8 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.

of the setback distance to the height of the building. ### 2-194 - Social service use . A use providing social services to individuals or families, including but not limited to counseling, job training, and similar services. ###

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establishment, up to 20,000 gross square feet; (L) Seminary, convent or monastery; (L.1) Social service use ; (M) Utilities, as permitted by section 7-1200; (N) Accessory uses, as permitted by section 7-100. ## 4-102.1 - Administrative special uses.

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or hotel; (H) Retail shopping establishment, up to 20,000 gross square feet; (H.1) Social service use ; (I) Utilities, as permitted by section 7-1200; (J) Accessory uses, as permitted by section 7-100. ## 5-102.1 - Administrative special uses.

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- Private school, commercial; - Health and athletic club or fitness studio; - Social service use ; - Recreation and entertainment use; - Restaurant; - Hotel or multifamily lobby where use otherwise allowed (requires a special use permit).

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Where it is allowed here

Permitted by right8

Allowed outright — no hearing needed.