Driveways and front-yard parking in Alexandria, VA
No more than 50% of any front, side or rear yard may be used for car parking, driveways included, paved or not (§ 7-1005).
A person last checked these rules on October 20, 2026. This is guidance only, so confirm with Alexandria before you build.
The details
- Measure each yard separately: a front yard with a driveway already covering half of it can't take a second pad.High confidence
- Only one RV, and it must sit behind the front building line.High confidence
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Common questions
- How much of the front yard can I pave or park on in Alexandria?
- No more than 50% of any front, side or rear yard may be used for car parking, driveways included, paved or not (§ 7-1005).
Sources
- City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance §§ 7-1101 and 7-1102, trailers and recreational vehicles. Checked 2026-10-21
The parking of a trailer in any zone is hereby prohibited [except] One trailer may be parked or stored in a lawful, enclosed garage... The total length of any such recreational vehicle shall not exceed 25 feet in the R-8, R-12 and R-20 residential zones and…
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