Alexandria limits customer visits to home-based businesses to preserve residential neighborhood character. Zoning ordinance applies.
Home-based businesses in Alexandria are typically limited in customer traffic to preserve residential neighborhood character. Common limits include: no more than 2 to 5 customers per day, no more than 1 to 2 at a time, and no commercial deliveries by large vehicles. Appointments only rather than walk-in traffic. Off-street parking must be available for visitors. The home must remain primarily a residence in appearance and use. Businesses generating significant traffic may need commercial zoning.
Excessive traffic: warning then $100 to $500. Zoning violation: $250+/day. Business relocation may be required.
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Alexandria prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and tow...
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Alexandria EV chargers need an electrical permit (and possibly a structural permit) via APEX. In the two locally-regulated historic districts or on 100-Year-...
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Alexandria regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
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Alexandria requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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Alexandria requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
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Alexandria restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuis...
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