Legislation Details

File #: 26-0878    Name: Commercial Zoning Update
Type: Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items) Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/10/2026 In control: City Council Public Hearing
On agenda: 4/18/2026 Final action:
Title: Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00001 Commercial Uses Zoning Regulations Update (A) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of text amendments to Articles II, IV, V, VI, VII, and XI of the Zoning Ordinance to (1) amend and add definitions related to accessory live entertainment, limited live entertainment, and recreation and entertainment uses; (2) allow outdoor health and athletic clubs or fitness studios as a permitted use subject to use limitations; (3) allow live entertainment as a permitted use subject to use limitations; (4) amend restaurant use limitations; (5) allow temporary trailers for compulsory public and private academic schools as a permitted use; and (6) amend section 4-702 to add day care as a permitted use. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning Planning Commission Action: Initiated the Zoning Text Amendment and Recommended Approval as amended 7-0
Attachments: 1. 26-0878_ZTA2026-00001_Staff Report, 2. 26-0878_ZTA2026-00001_Presentation, 3. 26-0878_letters/emails

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Zoning Text Amendment #2026-00001

Commercial Uses Zoning Regulations Update

(A) Initiation of a Zoning Text Amendment; and (B) Public Hearing and consideration of text amendments to Articles II, IV, V, VI, VII, and XI of the Zoning Ordinance to (1) amend and add definitions related to accessory live entertainment, limited live entertainment, and recreation and entertainment uses; (2) allow outdoor health and athletic clubs or fitness studios as a permitted use subject to use limitations; (3) allow live entertainment as a permitted use subject to use limitations; (4) amend restaurant use limitations; (5) allow temporary trailers for compulsory public and private academic schools as a permitted use; and (6) amend section 4-702 to add day care as a permitted use.

Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning
Planning Commission Action: Initiated the Zoning Text Amendment and Recommended Approval as amended 7-0