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  • Live

    Make the most of Alexandria's outstanding quality of life with information and services of interest to residents.

    • Be Prepared

      Are you ready? Find resources and information to help residents, businesses and visitors to prepare for all types of emergencies, and to stay safe.

      • Flooding Preparedness
      • Snow and Ice Control
      • Hurricane Preparedness
      • Emergency Preparedness
      • Public Health Emergency
    • Community Life

      Learn more about pets and animals, schools and libraries, parks and farmers' markets, community gardens, and more.

      • Community Gardens
      • Farmers' Markets
      • Parks
      • Pets
      • Recreation
    • Get Involved

      There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.

      • Boards and Commissions
      • Civic Engagement Policy
      • City Academies
      • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
      • Speak at a Meeting
      • Volunteering
    • Getting Around

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Bicycling in Alexandria
      • Bus and Rail
      • King Street Trolley
      • Parking in Alexandria
      • Street Maps
      • Taxis
      • Water Taxis
    • Historic Preservation

      Historic Alexandria is a treasure trove of early structures, artifacts, and records that creates a unique way of life for its citizens and provides enjoyment for thousands of people who visit this special community every year. The City continues to add resources to its collection of local and nationally designated historic districts.

      • Alexandria History
      • Board of Architectural Review
      • Historic Alexandria
      • Historic Districts
    • Licenses & Permits

      Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria.

      • Building & Construction
      • Business Licenses
      • Health Permits
      • Marriage Licenses
      • Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
    • Parking

      Information about parking in the City of Alexandria, including parking options, enforcement, districts and permits.

      • Contest a Parking Ticket
      • Guest Parking Permits
      • Parking Permits
      • Parking Studies
      • Parking in Old Town
      • Pay a Parking Ticket
    • Public Health & Wellness

      Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Domestic Violence
      • Environmental Health
      • Environmental Quality
      • Health Department
      • Health Clinics
      • Sexual Assault
      • Substance Abuse Prevention
      • Substance Abuse Services
      • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
      • Teen Wellness Center
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

      • Fire Department
      • Police Department
      • Sheriff's Office
      • Circuit Court
      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • General District Court
      • J&DR Court
      • Court Service Unit
    • Public Works

      Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

      • Bridge Maintenance
      • Paving and Potholes
      • Sewer Maintenance
      • Street Sweeping
    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Payments
      • Personal Property/Car Tax
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Real Estate Tax
      • Tax Guide
      • Tax Relief
    • Schools & Libraries

      Did you know that ACPS is one of the most diverse school systems in the country? Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a myriad of ethnic and cultural groups. The Alexandria Library is an educational, user-oriented service institution providing free public access to recorded knowledge and ideas.

      • Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)
      • Alexandria Library
      • Child Care
      • Higher Learning
      • Out of School Time Programs
    • Social Services

      The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Child Care Assistance
      • Homeless Services
      • Housing Resources
      • Mentoring Programs
      • Military & Veteran Services
    • Trash & Recycling

      Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs.

      • Recycling
      • Refuse Collection
      • Yard Waste
    • Utilities

      The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective service:

      • Cable TV (Comcast / Xfinity)
      • Drinking Water (Virginia American Water)
      • Electricity (Dominion Energy)
      • Natural Gas (Washington Gas)
      • Sewage/Water Treatment (Alex Renew)
      • Wired Telephone (Verizon)
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  • Play

    Whether you live here or are just visiting, Alexandria is a great place to shop, dine, take in the arts, get outdoors, and just have fun.

    • About Alexandria

      If you are looking for small-town charm and big-city amenities, Alexandria is the place to find them. Alexandria has a fascinating history, and many of its historic buildings are still preserved today. The City's many historic homes, churches, businesses, and museums allow residents and visitors alike to experience the past that makes it the charming town it is today.

      • Alexandria's History
      • Demographics & Statistics
      • Maps & GIS
      • Visit Alexandria
    • Arts & Culture

      Through engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to arts and culture, the City builds a vibrant community for its residents, workers, and visitors.

      • City Concerts
      • City Events
      • Historic Property Rentals
      • Museums & Historic Sites
      • Office of Historic Alexandria
      • Office of the Arts
    • Entertainment

      Find events and activities, shops and restaurants, concerts and performances, arts and culture, historic attractions, parks and libraries, farmers' markets, and more.

      • City Concerts
      • City Events
      • Office of the Arts
      • Visit Alexandria: Things to Do
    • Getting Around

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Bicycling in Alexandria
      • Bus & Rail
      • King Street Trolley
      • Parking in Alexandria
      • Street Maps
      • Taxis
      • Water Taxis
    • Museums & Historic Sites

      Alexandria is a desirable location to live, work and play. The City owns many of the premier historic sites in Alexandria and it is charged with the conservation, interpretation and promotion of these links to the past.

      • City Museums
      • Historic Sites & Attractions
      • Office of Historic Alexandria
    • Parks & Recreation

      Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

      • Classes & Camps
      • Dog Parks
      • Facility & Park Rentals
      • Farmers' Markets
      • Marina & Waterfront Parks
      • ParkLink Interactive Map
      • Parks & Trails
      • Pools & Aquatics
      • Recreation Centers
      • Sports Leagues & Programs
    • Visit Alexandria

      Information about visiting Alexandria, including shopping, dining, attractions, accommodations, events listings and more. Plan your visit with an itinerary builder, interactive maps, hotel booking, online restaurant reservations and much more.

      • Group Tours
      • Meet in Alexandria
      • Plan Your Visit
      • Trip Planning Assistance
      • Visitor Center
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  • Services

    We are here to serve you. Browse the topics to the right to learn more about the programs and services we offer.

    • Alex311

      Connect with professional and knowledgeable staff for City service and information requests from every City department.

      • Missed Collection
      • Parking
      • Potholes
      • Street Cleaning
      • Trash & Recycling Containers
      • Trees
      • Yard Waste / Bulky Items Pickup
    • Animals

      What you need to know about animals, pets and wildlife in Alexandria.

      • Animal Adoption
      • Animal Control
      • Dog Parks
    • Buildings & Construction

      The City provides services to residents, businesses, contractors, and visitors needing permits for constructions and other developments.

      • Building Codes
      • City Code
      • Code Administration
      • Green Building
      • Land Use & Zoning
      • Permit Center
      • Permits & Land Use Applications
    • Environment

      "Green" initiatives, air quality, noise, water conservation, mosquito and rodent control.

      • Air Quality
      • Clean Waterways
      • Climate Change
      • Eco-City Alexandria
      • Green Building
      • Mosquito Control
      • Noise Control
      • Rodent Control
      • Stormwater Management
    • Jobs
      • City Government Jobs
      • Alexandria City Public Schools
      • Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
      • Collective Bargaining
    • Maps & GIS

      Geographic Information Systems (GIS) centrally manages, shares and analyzes information about locations through specialized mapping technology. This information increases transparency, improves many City technology applications and provides critical data to decision makers and the public.

      • Interactive Maps
      • Open Data
      • Standard Maps
    • Parks & Recreation

      Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

      • Classes & Camps
      • Dog Parks
      • Facility & Park Rentals
      • Farmers' Markets
      • Marina & Waterfront
      • Parks & Trails
      • Pools & Aquatics
      • Recreation Centers
      • Sports Leagues & Programs
    • Property & Housing

      The City administers various housing-related programs and services.

      • Housing Master Plan
      • Landlord & Property Manager Resources
      • Maps & GIS
      • Office of Housing
      • Parcel Viewer
      • Real Estate Assessments
    • Public Health & Wellness

      Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Emergency Mental Health Services
      • Environmental Health
      • Environmental Quality
      • Health Department
      • Health Clinics
      • Sexual and Domestic Violence Services
      • Substance Abuse Services
      • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
      • Teen Wellness Center
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

      • Fire Department
      • Police Department
      • Sheriff's Office
      • Circuit Court
      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • General District Court
      • J&DR Court
      • Court Service Unit
    • Public Works

      Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

      • Bridge Maintenance
      • Paving & Potholes
      • Sewer Maintenance
      • Street Sweeping
    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Payments
      • Personal Property/Car Tax
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Real Estate Tax
      • Tax Guide
      • Tax Relief
    • Social Services

      The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Child Care
      • Children & Families
      • Discrimination & Disabilities
      • Gang & Youth Violence Prevention
      • Homeless Services
      • Housing Assistance
      • Human Rights
      • Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
      • Mentoring Programs
      • Military & Veteran Services
    • Trash & Recycling

      Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs.

      • Recycling
      • Refuse Collection
      • Yard Waste
    • Transportation

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Bicycling in Alexandria
      • Bus & Rail
      • King Street Trolley
      • Parking in Alexandria
      • Street Maps
      • Taxis
      • Transportation Planning
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  • Business

    Ideally located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live and do business on the east coast. Learn how we can help you start or relocate your business in Alexandria, and access resources for existing businesses and commuters.

    • Business Resources

      The City provides services and resources to help existing businesses expand within the City and promotes recruiting new businesses in Alexandria.

      • Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)
      • Alexandria Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
      • BIPOC Small Business Program
      • Doing Business with the City
      • New Business Guide
      • Public-Private Partnerships
    • Jobs

      Alexandria offers wide range of job opportunities and services. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options.

      • City Government Jobs
      • Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
      • Collective Bargaining
    • Licenses & Permits

      Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria.

      • APEX Permitting & Land Use System
      • Business Licenses
      • Business Outdoor Program & Permits
      • Health Permits
      • Permit Center
      • Zoning Information
    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Business License Tax
      • Business Personal Property Tax
      • Lodging Tax
      • Meal Tax
      • Payments
      • Real Estate Assessment Search
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Sales Tax
    • Transportation

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Getting Around
      • Vehicle Registration
      • GO Alex Commuter Resources
      • Parking in Alexandria
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  • Government

    Learn more about Alexandria's accountable, effective, and well-managed government.

    • City Council

      The Alexandria City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected at-large for three-year terms. The Mayor, who is chosen on a separate ballot, presides over meetings of the Council and serves as the ceremonial head of government.

      • City Council Calendar
      • Communicate with City Council
      • Council Assignments
      • Meeting Dockets & Video
      • Speak at a Meeting
    • Boards & Commissions

      The City of Alexandria has a strong commitment to citizen participation as evidenced by the number of citizen boards and commissions established by City Council. These bodies compose a formal system through which citizens can advise City Council on all major issues affecting the City.

      • Meeting Dockets & Video
      • Apply for a Board or Commission
      • Boards & Commission Calendar
      • Boards & Commission Vacancies
      • Board of Architectural Review
      • Board of Zoning Appeals
      • Planning Commission
      • Park & Recreation Commission
      • Transportation Commission
    • Departments & Agencies

      View a list of City departments, offices and other agencies, and learn about their role in the organization.

      • City Government Departments & Offices
      • Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
      • Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
      • Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)
      • Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)
      • Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA)
      • Alexandria Transit Company (DASH)
      • Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA)
      • Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
      • Visit Alexandria (Official Tourism Site)
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

      • Police Department
      • Fire Department
      • Sheriff's Office
      • Courts
      • Office of Emergency Management
      • Emergency & Customer Communications
      • Community Policing Review Board
    • Elected Officials

      Alexandria voters elect a Mayor and City Council and three local officers, as well as state and federal representatives.

      • City Council
      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • Commonwealth's Attorney
      • Sheriff
      • Voting in Alexandria
    • Get Involved

      There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.

      • Boards & Commissions
      • City of Alexandria Academy Programs
      • Civic Engagement Policy
      • Speak at a Meeting
      • Volunteering
    • Transparency

      The City government acts with integrity in an open process, and provides timely access to clear, trustworthy information, presented and employed by all parties from the beginning to the end of the process, including the reasoning that leads to and supports the policy conclusion.

      • Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program
      • Meeting Dockets & Video
      • Performance Analytics
      • Alexandria's Strategic Plan
      • Race & Social Equity
      • Community Policing Review Board
      • Collective Bargaining
      • City Code
      • Open Data
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  • Projects & Plans

    Much of our work involves creating and improving infrastructure and planning for the future. Learn more about major projects and plans here, and how you can get involved!

    • Arts & Culture

      Information about arts, culture and historic projects in the City.

      • Arts & Culture Master Plan
      • Public Art Implementation Plan
    • Development

      Information about commercial and residential development projects in the City.

      • Landmark/Van Dorn Area Planning
      • North Potomac Yard Implementation / Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
      • Potomac River Generating Station Redevelopment
    • Environmental

      Information about environmental and "green" projects in the City.

      • 500 Block N. Pitt St. Sewer Separation Project
      • Flood Action Alexandria
      • Franklin St. Sewer Relocation Project
      • Holmes Run Trail Repairs
      • Lucky Run Stream Restoration
      • Oronoco Outfall Remediation Project
      • Wheeler Ave. Sanitary Sewer Pipe Relining
      • Windmill Hill Park Project - Phase II
    • Neighborhoods

      Information about neighborhood projects in the City.

      • Alexandria West Planning
      • Duke Street and West Taylor Run Project
      • Eisenhower Avenue Metrorail Station Pedestrian Crossing Improvements
      • King-Callahan-Russell Intersection Improvement Project
      • Mount Vernon Avenue North Complete Streets
    • Parks & Recreation

      Information about parks and recreation projects in the City.

      • Beauregard Street Multi-Use Trail Project
      • Bicycle Parking
      • Eugene Simpson Park Renovation Projects
      • Joseph Hensley Park Renovation
      • Old Cameron Run Trail Project
      • Robinson Terminal South Update: Historic Ship Stabilization
    • Public Facilities

      Information about public facilities projects in the City.

      • Alexandria Waterfront
      • King Street-Old Town Metro Access Improvement Project
      • Municipal Broadband
      • Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Project
    • Social Services

      Information about social services projects and plans in the City.

      • Aging and Adult Services
      • Early Care & Education Common Agenda
      • The Partnership to Prevent & End Homelessness
    • Transportation

      Information about transportation projects and plans in and around the City.

      • Adaptive Traffic Signal Control
      • Alexandria Mobility Plan
      • Complete Streets
      • Duke Street in Motion
      • Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Project
      • Smart Mobility
      • Traffic Mitigation
      • Vision Zero
      • West End Transitway
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City of Alexandria Master Plan

The Alexandria Master Plan is made up of 20 Small Area Plans covering neighborhoods throughout the city, as well as topical chapters of citywide relevancy, such as Historic Preservation, Urban Design, Transportation, and Open Space. The Alexandria Master Plan was adopted by the City Council on June 13, 1992, and chapters are added or updated on an ongoing basis as needed through Master Plan Amendments. Any revisions will be posted on this page.
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  • Instructions for Interactive Master Plan map
    • Zoom in to view Small Area Plan labels.
    • Click on an area of the map to view Small Area Plan information and document/map links.
    • Enter your address in the search box at the top right corner of the map to determine the Small Area Plan, then click on that Small Area Plan label to get information about the Plan. 
  • Get a printable City Master Plan map
  • Criteria for Rezoning without a Master Plan Study (Adopted by City Council 12/18/10)
  • Status of Implementation Reports for the City's Master Plan

Small Area Plans

Alexandria West Small Area Plan

The Alexandria West Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992 and amended by the following:

  • MPA93-0005 | Ordinance 3686
    CDD Principles for Winkler Tract; Increase height limit in CDD
  • MPA95-0001 | Ordinance 3789
    5500 Sanger Ave, 5517 N Morgan; POS to CDD, heights determined by CDD
  • MPA98-0003 | Ordinance 4030
    Include Fairlington in National Register Historic District
  • MPA99-0002 | Ordinance 4098
    5401 Seminary Rd; RL to I 
  • MPA99-0009 | Ordinance 4098
    5188 Dawes Ave; RL to I
  • MPA2012-0003 | Ordinance 4765
    Creation of the Beauregard Small Area Plan; Amend the boundaries of Alexandria West and Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill Small Area Plans  
  • MPA2014-0008 | Ordinance 4928
    5000 and 5001 Echols Ave; INST to CRMU-M, Increase in height limit
  • MPA2015-0001 | Ordinance 4978
    4530, 4600, 4600B, 4600D, 4622 King and 3451 N Beauregard; OCM100 to CRMU-H and increase in height limit
  • MPA2020-00004 | Ordinance 5314
    3425 N Beauregard; Increase in height limit
  • MPA2020-00007 | Ordinance 5331
    4898 W Braddock (Newport Village); RM to CRMU-H, Increase in height limit

Arlandria-Chirilagua Small Area Plan

The Arlandria-Chirilagua Small Area Plan (en español) including relevant portions of the 2006 Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan was adopted by Ordinance 5396  on January 22, 2022.

  • MPA2021-00012 | Ordinance 5396

Beauregard Small Area Plan

The Beauregard Small Area Plan was adopted by  Ordinance 4765 on June 16, 2012. The  Beauregard Urban Design Standards & Guidelines were adopted by City Council on April 13, 2013. 

  • MPA2012-0003 | Ordinance 4765
    Creation of Small Area Plan; Amend the boundaries of Alexandria West and Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill Small Area Plans  
  • MPA2017-0008 | Ordinance 5108
    2280 N Beauregard; Senior Housing to Residential
  • MPA2018-0005 | Ordinance 5172
    2000 N Beauregard; Include residential; increase height limit; amend street framework and open space 
  • MPA2020-00006 | Ordinance 5341
    5165 Seminary (Upland Park); Amend Framework Streets Figure
  • MPA2021-00005 | Ordinance 5373
    Clarifications to the Beauregard Small Area Plan Chapter 
  • MPA2021-00006 | Ordinance 5381
    5000 Seminary and 4880 Mark Center; Amend land use

Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan

The Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan was adopted by  Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992.  It has been amended to include the King Street Retail Strategy, the Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan, and the Braddock East Master Plan and amended by the following:

  • MPA93-0003 | Ordinance 3775 
    1023 Queen St; RM to CL 
  • MPA93-0004 |  Ordinance 3686 
    906 Wythe; RM to INST 
  • MPA94-0003 | Ordinance 3739
    Property bounded by First St, N Fayette and Braddock Place; Braddock Center
    CRMU-H to OCH
  • MPA94-0005A | Ordinance 3789
    520 N Fayette; CRMU-M to CRMU-H and increase height limit
  • MPA94-0006 | Ordinance 3789
    621 N Payne; CRMU-M to CRMU-H and increase height limit
  • MPA96-0008 | Ordinance 3917 
    1107-1111 Princess St; CL to RB
  • MPA99-0007 | Ordinance 4070
    309 N Patrick St; RB to CL 
  • MPA99-0011 | Ordinance 4089 
    300 N Henry St; CL to RM
  • MPA99-0012 | Ordinance 4122
    1224 Princess St; RM to RH 
  • MPA2005-0002 | Ordinance 4412
    Incorporate King Street Retail Strategy into the Master Plan  
  • MPA2006-0005 | Ordinance 4524
    Incorporate Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan into the SAP 
  • MPA2007-0002 | Ordinance 4527
    Land bound by Payne St, First St, Fayette St and Route 1, Braddock Gateway
    Change from OCM(50) and CRMU-H to CRMU-H/CDD#15
      
  • MPA2008-0005 |  Ordinance 4574 
    918 N Columbus St; Braddock East Master Plan
    Incorporate Braddock East Master Plan; Removed area from North East SAP
     
  • MPA2011-0008 | Ordinance 4752
    998 N Alfred St, 1000 First St; Increase in height limit
  • MPA2012-0008 | Ordinance 4788
    1501 Cameron St, Jefferson-Houston; Portion from POS to INST and a portion from INST to POS 
  • MPA2015-0002 | Ordinance 4975
    601, 607, 611 N Henry St; CSL to CRMU-L
  • MPA2015-0003 | Ordinance 5011
    699 N Patrick St, Ramsey Homes; RB to CRMU-M and amend max allowable housing units
  • MPA2017-0005 | Ordinance 5096
    413 and 417 N Columbus St; RM to CD
  • MPA2018-0002 | Ordinance 5162
    1200 N Henry St; Amend Development and Land Use Tables of the BMNP; amend max allowable floor area 
  • MPA2018-0009 | Ordinance 5186
    309 N Patrick St; CL to RM
  • MPA2020-00002 | Ordinance 5312
    701 N Henry St; Amend Development and Land Use Tables
  • MPA2020-00008 | Ordinance 5353
    727 N West St; Amend Development and Land Use Tables, Development Site Map in BMNP and BEMP
  • MPA2021-00003 | Ordinance 5386
    805 N Columbus St; Amend Land Use and Height maps

Eisenhower East Master Plan

The Eisenhower East Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 5272 on March 14, 2020, replacing the previous chapter as amended.

  • MPA2019-0004 | Ordinance 5272

Eisenhower West Small Area Plan

The Eisenhower West Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 4980 on December 12, 2015.

  • MPA2015-0006 | Ordinance 4980
    Creation of Eisenhower West Small Area Plan; Removed area from Landmark/Van Dorn SAP 
  • MPA2018-0006 | Ordinance 5219
    880 and 890 S Pickett St, and 620 Burnside Pl; Revise definition of PWR to exclude storage/warehouse

Fairlington/Bradlee Small Area Plan

The Fairlington/Bradlee Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992 and amended by the following:

  • MPA97-0001 | Ordinance 3950
    3408 King St, Property moved from Fairlington/Bradlee plan area to Taylor Run Duke Street plan area
  • MPA2001-0002 | Ordinance 4234
    1407-1499 W Braddock Rd; I to CSL
  • MPA2001-0003 | Ordinance 4234
    1601-1608 Osage; OC to CSL
  • MPA2011-0007 | Ordinance 4753
    3526 King St; CG to OC

King Street Metro/Eisenhower Avenue Small Area Plan

The King Street Metro/Eisenhower Avenue Small Area Plan was adopted by  Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992. It has has been amended to include the King Street Retail Strategy and amended by the following:

  • MPA92-0014 | Ordinance no. unknown
    Cameron Center CDD height increase 
  • MPA94-0005 | Ordinance 3739
    1400-1454 Duke St, 301 S West; OCM100 to OCM50
  • MPA94-0007 | Ordinance 3739
    2901 Eisenhower Ave; CDD heights, Cameron Center CDD  
  • MPA98-0003 | Ordinance 4030
    Update to SAP objectives
  • MPA99-0005 | Ordinance 4086
    1460 Duke St; OCM100 and CDD-1 to OCH
  • MPA2003-0002 | Ordinance 4293
    Creation of Eisenhower East SAP; deleted land area from KS/EA Small Area Plan 
  • MPA2005-0002 | Ordinance 4412
    Incorporate King Street Retail Strategy into the Master Plan  
  • MPA2006-0003 | Ordinance 4451
    1500 and 1600 blocks of King Street; Include within Old & Historic Alexandria District

Landmark/Van Dorn Small Area Plan

The Landmark/Van Dorn Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No.3576 on June 13, 1992. It has been amended to include the Landmark Van Dorn Corridor Plan and amended by the following:

  • MPA93-0007 | Ordinance 3686
    430-450 Pickett St; CG to CSL 
  • MPA95-0006 | Ordinance 3860
    5010 Duke St; CDD guidelines for Cameron Station  
  • MPA96-0001 | Ordinance 3879
    5001 Eisenhower Ave; UT to OCM100
  • MPA98-0006 | Ordinance 4030
    5010 Duke St; 5 year update
  • MPA2008-0007 | Ordinance 4578
    520 S Van Dorn and 631, 641 S Pickett St; CG to Mixed Use
  • MPA2008-0008 | Ordinance 4598
    Amend the SAP to include the Landmark Van Dorn Corridor Plan as an overlay 
  • MPA2012-0002 | Ordinance 4770
    100 S Pickett St; CG to CRMU-M w/proffers
  • MPA2013-0001 | Ordinance 4816
    34A, 36 S Reynolds St; CG to RH
  • MPA2013-0008 | Ordinance 4893
    430-450 S Pickett St; Increase in height limit
  • MPA2015-0006 |  Ordinance 4980
    Creation of Eisenhower West Small Area Plan; Removed area from Landmark/Van Dorn SAP
  • MPA2018-0007 | Ordinance 5196
    Greenhill properties, 504 S Van Dorn, 5650, 5660 and 5730 Edsall Rd, 501 and 611 S Pickett; change in land use, max FAR and height
  • MPA2019-0001 | Ordinance 5228
    Amend the Landmark Van Dorn Corridor Plan to include new chapter on Landmark Neighborhood
  • MPA2020-00009 | Ordinance 5364
    Amend the Landmark Van Dorn Corridor Plan to facilitate the redevelopment of the Landmark Mall site
  • MPA2021-00001 | Ordinance 5414
    5901, 5951, and 5999 Stevenson Ave, 2 South Whiting Street; Change in primary land use and floor area

Northeast Small Area Plan

The Northeast Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992 and amended by the following:

  • MPA2005-0004 | Ordinance 4430
    800-820 Slaters Ln; CSL to Multi-family
  • MPA2008-0005 | Ordinance 4574
    918 N Columbus St; Incorporate Braddock East Master Plan
  • MPA2013-0003 | Ordinance 4850
    800-820 Slaters Ln; Change in height limits

North Potomac Yard Small Area Plan

The North Potomac Yard Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance 5081 on September 16, 2017, replacing the previous Chapter as amended.  

  • MPA2017-0003 |  Ordinance 5081
  • MPA2019-00008 | Ordinance 5285
    Include Innovation District section; Amend guiding maps and design guidelines
  • MPA2020-00005 | Ordinance 5311
    3601 and 3251 Potomac Ave; Amend building heights map

Northridge/Rosemont Small Area Plan

The Northridge/Rosemont Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992. It has been amended to include the Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan and is amended by the following:

  • MPA1998-0003 | Ordinance 4030
    Include maps of Historic Districts, Rosemont and Park Fairfax
  • MPA2003-0008 | Ordinance 4321
    Intersection of W. Glebe Road and Martha Custis Drive (905 W. Glebe);
    UT to RM
     
  • MPA2006-0001 | Ordinance no. unknown
    Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan
  • MPA2022-00004 | Ordinance 5462
    2729 King Street; Amend height limits map

Old Town Small Area Plan

The Old Town Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992. It has been amended to include the Hunting Creek Area Plan, the King Street Retail Strategy and the Waterfront Plan and is amended by the following:

  • MPA92-0002 | Ordinance 3630
    601 Wilkes St; CD to RH 
  • MPA92-0003 | Ordinance 3630
    121 S Columbus St; RM to CD  
  • MPA93-0001 | Ordinance 3686 
    Old Town Restaurant Policy
    (Amend boundaries of Alexandria West, Braddock, Landmark/Van Dorn, Old Town)
  • MPA96-0006 | Ordinance 3899
    310-310A S Columbus St; RM to CD  
  • MPA97-0003 | Ordinance 3956
    323 N Washington St; RM to CD 
  • MPA98-0003 | Ordinance 4030
    208 S Royal St; RM to P
    (Amend boundaries of King St Metro/Eisenhower Avenue, Landmark/Van Dorn, Old Town, Old Town North, Potomac West)
  • MPA2002-0004 | Ordinance 4287
    409 N Pitt St, Blocks bounded by N Pitt, N Royal, Princess, Pendleton Sts (Madden Homes); RM to CRMU-X/Residential 
    (Amend boundaries of Old Town, Old Town North)
  • MPA2004-0001 | Ordinance 4374
    1323 Duke St (Beasley Square); Single-Family to Multi-Family Residential 
  • MPA2005-0002 | Ordinance 4412
    Incorporate King Street Retail Strategy into the Master Plan  
    (Amend boundaries of Braddock, King St Metro/Eisenhower Avenue, Old Town)
  • MPA2005-0003 | Ordinance 4426
    Hunting Creek as an addendum to SAP
    (Amend boundaries of Old Town, Southwest Quadrant) 
  • MPA2011-0001 | Ordinance 4749
    Creation of Waterfront Plan
    (Amend boundaries of Old Town, Old Town North, Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens)
     
  • MPA2014-0003 | Ordinance 4896
    206, 208, 210, 212 S Patrick St; CL to RM/Townhouse
  • MPA2014-0007 | Ordinance 4912
    329 N Washington St; RM to CD with Proffer

Old Town North Small Area Plan

The Old Town North Small Area Plan and the corresponding Urban Design Standards and Guidelines were adopted by Ordinance 5082 on September 16, 2017, replacing the previous Chapter as amended. The Waterfront Plan is an overlay to the Old Town North Small Area Plan.

  • MPA2017-0002 | Ordinance 5082 
  • MPA2017-0007 | Ordinance 5136
    901/901A N Fairfax St; Change in height limit
  • MPA2022-00001 and 00002 | Ordinance 5450
    1300 N Royal St; Adoption of PRGS Urban Design Standards and Guidelines and PRGS Design Excellence Prerequisites ; and Change in height limit

Potomac West Small Area Plan

The Potomac West Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992. It has been amended to include the Upper Potomac West Task Force Report, the Mount Vernon Avenue Business Area Plan and the Oakville Triangle/Route 1 Corridor Plan. It is also amended by the following:

  • MPA94-0004A | Ordinance 3805
    3200-3306 Mt. Vernon Ave; CSL, CG, and RH to RM
  • MPA94-0009 | Ordinance 3767 
    3110 Mt. Vernon Ave; RH to CRMU-M
  • MPA94-0010 | Ordinance 3767 
    3200 Mt. Vernon Ave, 3699 Russell Rd; P to RM
  • MPA96-0007 | Ordinance 3910 
    3800-3804 Richmond Hwy; Allow auto dealership in CDD
  • MPA98-0003 | Ordinance 4030
    5-year update
  • MPA2002-0001 | Ordinance 4253 
    111-119 E Reed; RM and CSL to CRMU-M 
  • MPA2002-0002 | Ordinance 4261 
    2100 Mt. Vernon Ave; RL to CL 
  • MPA2003-0005 | Ordinance 4309
    Incorporate Upper West Potomac Task Force Report, the Long-Term Vision and Action Plan for Arlandria, and CDD guidelines
  • MPA2005-0001 | Ordinance 4398
    Incorporate Mount Vernon Avenue Business Area Plan and new and revised CDD guidelines
  • MPA2006-0001 | Ordinance no. unknown
    Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan
  • MPA2009-0005 | Ordinance 4687
    3110 Mt. Vernon Ave; Remove any reference to proffer from 1994 (RZ 94-009, Ord. 3768)
  • MPA2012-0006 | Ordinance 4792
    114-120 E Reed, 3600 Richmond Hwy; CDD to CRMU-M, increase height limit
  • MPA2015-0004 | Ordinance 4976
    Incorporate the Oakville Triangle/Route 1 Corridor Vision Plan and Urban Design Standards & Guidelines
  • MPA2015-0007 | Ordinance 4998
    Amend boundary to Oakville Triangle/Route 1 Corridor Plan; include development summary table, information regarding implementation and uses
  • MPA2020-00003 | Ordinance 5322
    Amendments to facilitate the redevelopment of the Oakville Triangle site including the Inova Healthplex
  • MPA2021-00012 | Ordinance 5396
    Creation of Arlandria-Chirilagua Small Area Plan amending the Potomac West Small Area Plan boundary and superseding the Arlandria Plan Overlay

Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens Small Area Plan

The Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992. It has been amended to include the Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan and the Waterfront Plan and is amended by the following:

  • MPA92-0002 | Ordinance 3603         
    Amend CDD Guideline
  • MPA95-0004 | Ordinance 3836
    Piggyback Yard and Slater's Lane; RB to CRMU-L 
  • MPA95-0005 | Ordinance 3836
    3601 Richmond Hwy; I to UT along Metro right-of-way 
  • MPA99-0004 | Ordinance 4076
    3601 Richmond Hwy; Change in land use and height limits, Amend CDD Guidelines
  • MPA2006-0001 | Ordinance no. unknown
    Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan   
  • MPA2006-0006 | Ordinance no. unknown
    Amend CDD Guidelines to include community uses (Potomac Yard Fire Station)
  • MPA2008-0003 | Ordinance 4571       
    Potomac Yard Landbay H/Partial I; Change in height limits, Amend CDD Guidelines  
  • MPA2010-0002 | Ordinance 4673
    Creation of North Potomac Yard SAP 
  • MPA2010-0004 | Ordinance 4710        
    Landbays G, H, I and J; Change in height limits, Amend CDD Guidelines
  • MPA2011-0001 | Ordinance 4749
    Creation of Waterfront Plan 
  • MPA2012-0004 | Ordinance 4786
    701 E Glebe; Change in predominant height limits for CDD
  • MPA2016-0001  | Ordinance 5031
    WMATA Metrorail Station and associated facilities; CDD #10 to UT
  • MPA2017-0004 | Ordinance 5094
    Potomac Yard Landbay H/I East Multifamily; Amend CDD Guidelines to change height limit and max number of residential units
  • MPA2018-0008 | Ordinance 5190
    2602 Main Line Blvd (Landbay H-West); Amend CDD Guidelines to change net square footage
  • MPA2020-00001 | Ordinance 5289
    2602 Main Line Blvd (Landbay H-West); Amend CDD Guidelines to change reference to Home for the Elderly to Continuum of Care Facility

Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill Small Area Plan

The Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992 and is amended by the following:

  • MPA94-0002 | Ordinance 3744
    3750 Duke St; RL to RM 
  • MPA94-0007A | Ordinance 3789
    3518-3520 Duke St; CL to CRMU-H 
  • MPA94-0009A | Ordinance 3789
    4401 W Braddock Rd; INST to POS  
  • MPA97-0004 | Ordinance 4046
    4500 Wheeler Ave; UT to I  
  • MPA99-0006 | Ordinance 4051
    4001 Eisenhower Ave (Animal Shelter); POS to INST 
  • MPA2003-0004 | Ordinance 4325
    3517-3551 Duke St; RL to RM, Change in height limits 
  • MPA2003-0009 | Ordinance 4323
    3801 W Braddock Rd; POS to INST 
  • MPA2012-0003 | Ordinance 4765
    Creation of Beauregard Small Area Plan; Amend the boundaries of Alexandria West and Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill Small Area Plans
  • MPA2021-00002 | Ordinance 5355
    4250 and 4320 Seminary Road; Change in land use from INST to RM; Change in height limits
  • MPA2021-00007 | Ordinance 5397
    4547, 4555 and 4575 Seminary Road; Change in land use from RL to RM
  • MPA2021-00009 | Ordinance 5406
    3701 W Braddock Road, Alexandria City High School; Change in height limits; Switch onsite locations of the Inst and POS land uses 

Southwest Quadrant Small Area Plan

The Southwest Quadrant Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992. It has been amended to include the Hunting Creek Area Plan and South Patrick Street Housing Affordability Strategy, and is amended by the following:

  • MPA96-0004 | Ordinance 3879
    Southwest corner of Duke and Henry Sts; RM to RH and increase in height 
  • MPA2005-0003 | Ordinance 4426
    Hunting Creek Area Plan as an addendum to SAP
    (Amend boundaries of Southwest Quadrant and Old Town)
  • MPA2010-0001 | Ordinance 4674
    1001 S Washington and 714 Church Sts; CL to POS 
  • MPA2018-0003 | Ordinance 5165
    Incorporate South Patrick Street Housing Affordability Strategy

Taylor Run/Duke Street Small Area Plan

The Taylor Run/Duke Street Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992 and is amended by the following:

  • MPA97-0001 | Ordinance 3950
    3408 King St, 1205 N Quaker Ln; CG and INST to INST, INST to RM 
  • MPA2003-0010 | Ordinance 4338
    3330 King St; P to INST
  • MPA2007-0003 | Ordinance no. unknown
    2600 Business Center Dr; Planning Commission recommended change in land use from I to POS  
  • MPA2008-0002 | Ordinance 4552
    3000-3001 Business Center Dr; Increase height limits, DASH bus facility 
  • MPA2021-00013 | Ordinance 5470
    2712 Duke St; CG to RH, increase in height

Waterfront Plan

The Waterfront Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 4749 on February 25, 2012

  • MPA2011-0001 | Ordinance 4749
    Creation of Waterfront Plan; Amend boundaries of Old Town, Old Town North, and Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens Small Area Plans  

Citywide Chapters of the Master Plan

Alexandria Mobility Plan

  • Alexandria Mobility Plan (2021)
    MPA2021-00011 | Ordinance 5379

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Plan

  • Chesapeake Bay Preservation Plan
    • MPA2022-00003 | Ordinance 5458

Demographics

  • Demographics (1992)  
    • Current Demographics 

Goals and Objectives

  • Goals and Objectives (1992) 

Historic Preservation

  • Historic Preservation (1992)  
    • MPA2006-0003 | Ordinance 4451
      Amendment - New boundaries for the Old and Historic Alexandria District  

Housing Master Plan

  • Housing Master Plan (2013)  
    • MPA2013-0005 |  Ordinance 4854   

Land Use

  • Land Use (1992)   

Open Space Plan

  • Open Space Plan (2002)  
    • MPA2003-0006 | Ordinance 4309    

Sanitary Sewer Master Plan

  • Sanitary Sewer Master Plan (2021)
    • MPA2021-00008 | Ordinance 4854 

Strategic Master Plan for Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities

  • Strategic Master Plan for Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (2002) 
    • MPA2003-0007  |  Ordinance 4309 

Urban Design

  • Urban Design (1992) 

Urban Forestry Master Plan

  • Urban Forestry Master Plan (2009)   
    • MPA2009-0001 | Ordinance 4618 

Past Master Plans and Policy Documents

  • 1975. Report of the Committee on Potential Growth Areas.
  • 1974. Consolidated Master Plan. This plan was a comprehensive update of the 1962 and 1963 planning documents.
  • 1963. Community Facilities Master Plan. Entitled "To Serve 165,000," this plan was prepared as a followup to the adoption of the land use plan and transportation plan in 1962, and a comprehensive rezoning in 1963.
  • 1962. Generalized Land Use and Transportation Plan
  • 1955. City of Alexandria Annual Report

Questions?

Contact Katherine Carraway, Department of Planning and Zoning, 703.746.3855.

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