Development

The Development Division oversees all development proposals in the City from single-family homes to large projects such as Potomac Yard. Our City is a diverse and attractive place to live and work, and the Development Division works to retain and enhance Alexandria's quality of life by ensuring that development proposals:

• Are consistent with the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance,
• consist of the highest quality building design, urban design and site planning, and
• provide an overall public benefit.

To meet these challenges, the Division employs a rigorous and responsive development review process, public education, and participation with residents and civic groups.

Zoning Ordinance

Planning Alexandria's Future

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Recent Projects & Initiatives

• Rezoning Criteria Adopted by City Council December 2011
• Mount Vernon Village Center
• Safeway on King Street
• BRAC  
• James Bland Redevelopment 
• Harris Teeter - Old Town North 

Large-Area Development

• Carlyle/Eisenhower East 
• Potomac Yard

Resources

• Development Review Process
• Design Principles and Guidelines - citywide and for specific areas 
• Active Development Projects - Sorted by Review Phase - Sorted by Project Name 
• Development Viewer 
• Citizen Involvement
• Green Building in Alexandria
• Development Activity in Alexandria - (quarterly reports 2005-2009)

Other Departments

• Code Administration - Site Plan Review Unit
• Code Administration - Permit Center
• Transportation and Environmental Services
• Office of Housing