Alexandria

The maximum permitted floor area ratio for residential uses is 1.50. For single-unit, two-unit, and townhouse dwellings only, the maximum density shall not exceed one dwelling unit for each 800 square feet of lot area or 54.45 units for each acre. The maximum permitted height of a building is 50 feet, except that additional height up to a maximum of 77 feet may be approved with a special use permit.

The maximum permitted floor area ratio for nonresidential uses is 1.50. The maximum permitted height of a building is 50 feet... Each single-unit dwelling shall be located on a lot with a minimum land area of 5,000 square feet.

The maximum permitted height of a building is 50 feet, except that additional height up to a maximum of 77 feet may be approved with a special use permit.

For single-unit, two-unit, and townhouse dwellings only, gross density shall not exceed 30 dwelling units per acre.

17a. Cameron Park: Zoning: CSL/Commercial Service Low Zone regulations shall apply.

the following uses are permitted in each CDD when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless specifically prohibited therein: 1. Health and athletic club or fitness studio; 2. Church; 3. Day care center; ...

the following uses may be allowed in each CDD by administrative approval, pursuant to section 11-513 of this ordinance, when located in or immediately abutting a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless specifically prohibited therein: 1. Any use with live entertainment; 2. Outdoor dining other than pursuant to section 5-602(E)(5); 3. Retail shopping establishment, larger than 20,000 gross square feet; 4. Valet parking.

No application shall be approved unless the proposed development satisfies the following standards: (1) The proposed development shall substantially conform to the city's master plan with respect to the general type, character, intensity and location of uses, as reflected in the CDD guidelines of the applicable area plan. (2) The proposed development shall preserve and protect to the extent possible all scenic assets and natural features of the land. (3) The proposed development shall be designed to mitigate substantial adverse impacts to the use and value of surrounding lands. (4) The proposed development shall be designed in accordance with public facilities, services, transportation systems and utilities which are adequate for the development proposed, and which are available, or reasonably probable of achievement, prior to use and occupancy of the development. (5) The proposed development shall be designed to provide adequate recreational amenities and, if appropriate to the site, a comprehensive system of pedestrian, bicycle or other recreational paths which shall be carefully coordinated with the provision of open spaces, public facilities, vehicular access routes and mass transportation facilities. (6) The proposed development shall provide a substantial amount of residential units, including an affordable housing component.

Within CDD No. 10 (Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens) the vehicular and pedestrian Monroe Avenue connection to Route 1—Jefferson Davis Highway shall be constructed as depicted in the Alternative Concept Plan, approved by city council in 2003, which design accommodates, should the city council and school board later determine that a need exists, sufficient land as a site for a public elementary school in general conformity with the school depicted in the Potomac Yard Site Analysis, Alexandria City Public Schools, option 1(A), prepared by Grimm and Parker, Architects, dated February 7, 2006.

Notwithstanding subparagraph (a)(1), sufficient land area shall be reserved to permit the reconstruction of such connection to conform to the design as generally depicted in option 2 (two-way slip ramp), as prepared by Christopher Consultants, dated December 19, 2005; provided, however, that such reservation to permit the construction of the two-way slip ramp shall not be effective in the event that city council actually authorizes and funds the construction of a public elementary school, the site layout and design of which would conflict with or preclude such reservation of land.

Should city council subsequently approve the reconstruction (two-way slip ramp) depicted in option 2, as described in subparagraph (a)(2) above, then and in such an event, and as a condition precedent to the approval of such reconstruction the city council, in coordination with the school board, shall identify, reserve and keep available an adequate and equivalent land area in and around CDD No. 10 for the construction, should council authorize and fund such construction, of a public elementary school comparable in function to the school as depicted in the Potomac Yard Site Analysis, Alexandria City Public Schools, option 1A, as prepared by Grimm and Parker, Architects, dated February 7, 2006.

In connection with the activities described in subparagraph (b) above, the city council may consider the redesign of Simpson Park, additional density within CDD No. 10, and/or the reallocation of approved density within said CDD, to the extent reasonably necessary to secure such land area for a public elementary school, and to secure separate open space areas which are in reasonable conformity with guidelines adopted by the city and state, including without limitation the Potomac Yard Urban Design Guidelines, and accommodate the population growth anticipated with the CDD, in addition to the land area for such elementary school.

If any district on June 24, 1992 is not in common ownership or control, or thereafter becomes not in common ownership or control by virtue of any involuntary transfer or sale, the owner of record of a portion of the district may apply for approval under this section 5-600, in conformity with the master plan guidelines for the district pertaining to the entire portion of the district under the control of such owner, notwithstanding that the application pertains only to such portion of the district.

If any district in common ownership or control on June 24, 1992 thereafter ceases to be in common ownership and control by virtue of any transfer or sale other than an involuntary transfer or sale, the owner of record of a portion of the district may file with the city clerk a petition, under oath, stating facts sufficient to show that he is entitled to relief under this section 5-607(B).

Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 5-602 and 5-603, the land in a CDD district may be used and developed pursuant to the density, height, use and other applicable zone regulations provided for use and development within each district, without CDD special use permit approval, as shown in Table 1.

The purpose of the Potomac Yard design advisory committee is to review applications for preliminary development plan special use permit approval under this ordinance, within CDD No. 10 Potomac Yard/Greens and CDD No. 19 North Potomac Yard, for compliance with the respective urban design guidelines or design standards applicable therein, and make recommendation on such applications to the planning commission and city council through the director.

The purpose of the Eisenhower East Design Review Board is to review applications under this ordinance, within CDD No. 2 (Eisenhower Avenue Metro) and CDD No. 11 (South Carlyle), and for properties in CDD No. 1 (Duke Street) on which development is governed by any special use permit which authorizes or requires design review by the Carr/Norfolk Southern (Carlyle) Design Review Board.

The purpose of the Beauregard Urban Design Advisory Committee is to review applications under this ordinance, within CDD No. 21, CDD No. 22 and CDD No. 23 and other redevelopment sites within the Beauregard Small Area Plan. Applications within the Beauregard Small Area Plan are to be reviewed for compliance with the Beauregard Small Area Plan and the Beauregard Urban Design Standards and Guidelines, as adopted by the planning commission.

The POS zone is established to provide, preserve, and enhance publicly owned open spaces, parks, recreational areas, and similar areas...

The POS zone is established to provide, preserve, and enhance publicly owned open spaces, parks, recreational areas, and similar areas to protect the natural and developed amenities they possess by allowing only that development which respects and is consistent with those amenities.