Parking reforms in Alexandria, VA

Parking minimum reduction

Alexandria has reduced minimum requirements in 'enhanced transit areas'. Additional reductions may be applied to multi-family/affordable housing land uses if in proximity to transit.

Status
Adopted
Scope
  • City center / business district
  • Citywide
  • Transit-oriented
Affected land uses
  • All uses
  • Commercial
  • Residential, multi-family
Requirements
  • Affordable housing
  • By right
  • Frequent transit
Citation
Source
Alexandria Zoning Code
Notes
Sec. 8-100 - Off-street parking required. Sec. 8-200 - General parking regulations. Sec. 8-300 - Central business district. Sec. 8-500 - Waterfront parking exemption.
URL
library.municode.com
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Parking maximum

Alexandria has established maximum parking requirements for multi-family residential uses, hotels, commercial uses, restaurants, and offices. Maximums vary by transit availability.

Status
Adopted
Scope
  • Citywide
  • Transit-oriented
Affected land uses
  • Commercial
  • Other
  • Residential, multi-family
Requirements
  • By right
  • Frequent transit
Citation
Source
Alexandria Zoning Code
Notes
Sec. 8-100 - Off-street parking required. Sec. 8-200 - General parking regulations. Sec. 8-300 - Central business district. Sec. 8-500 - Waterfront parking exemption.
URL
library.municode.com
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