City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: APRIL 9, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: STEVEN CHOZICK, APPLICATIONS DIVISION CHIEF, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
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Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage of an Ordinance to amend and reordain Article D (HOUSE NUMBERS) of Chapter 2 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) of Title 5 (TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES) to add Section 5-2-94 (RENUMBERING) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended.
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ISSUE: Consideration of an ordinance in response to a request from Councilman Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi (and former Councilmember Kirk McPike), to amend the City Code to establish a process for renumbering of property addresses and an appeal process for properties affected by renumbering.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council pass on first reading and set for public hearing, second reading, and final passage on April 18, 2026, an ordinance (Attachment 2) to establish a property renumbering process.
BACKGROUND: A resident of Russell Road approached City Council regarding the use of a fractional address ("1/2"), reporting significant confusion and frustration. Mail, packages, and other services were often directed to the incorrect location. The resident reports that supplemental signage on the property has been ineffective at remedying the situation and has requested that their address be changed.
In this instance, established addresses for other properties on the street limit the ability to simply advance to the next sequential address number. Such change would necessitate renumbering the neighboring property as well.
The City Code currently sets out the general building numbering system. Staff have worked with residents facing similar challenges in the past to renumber lots, but only when both lots impacted have bee...
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