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File #: ZTA2025-00007    Name: Commercial Zoning Update
Type: Land Use and Development (Planning Commission Items) Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/2/2026 In control: Planning Commission Public Hearing
On agenda: 4/7/2026 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 live entertainment, (2) change indoor live entertainment from a special permit use to a by-right use, subject to use limitations; (3) permit outdoor health and athletic clubs as a by-right use, subject to use limitations; and (4) permit temporary trailers for compulsory public and private academic schools as a by-right use. Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning

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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 live entertainment, (2) change indoor live entertainment from a special permit use to a by-right use, subject to use limitations; (3) permit outdoor health and athletic clubs as a by-right use, subject to use limitations; and (4) permit temporary trailers for compulsory public and private academic schools as a by-right use. 

Staff: City of Alexandria, Department of Planning & Zoning