CDD #9 (Cameron Station) is a 97-acre coordinated development district. Without a CDD Special Use Permit, R-8 zone regulations apply. Development under a CDD SUP is governed by the approved CDD Concept Plan (Sec. 5-602 Table 1).
Development standards in CDD#9
Maximum height
30 ft
3-306(C)
Development-level caps per the CDD Concept Plan: up to 2,510 residential units, 30,000 sf retail, 80,000 sf public school on 97 acres (base R-8 without a CDD SUP)
BY RIGHT (no CDD special use permit): R-8 zone regulations apply per Sec. 5-602(A) Table 1 -- 30 ft, or 40 ft for a church or school use (Sec. 3-306(C)). WITH a CDD SUP: 45 ft along Duke St and First St; up to 55 ft at the entrance and center; up to 77 ft along the railroad tracks; a limited number of buildings to 120 ft along the southern portion
Read from City of Alexandria Zoning Ordinance, effective through 2026-01-24. We last checked with the publisher on 2026-09-24 and found nothing newer -- a check on that date, not a promise about today.
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Permitted uses in CDD#9
ConditionalResidential / Retail / Public School / Open Space Sec. 5-602(A) Table 1, CDD #9 (Cameron Station): up to 2,510 residential units, up to 30,000 sf retail and up to 80,000 sf public school on 97 acres; actual counts are set by the approved CDD Concept Plan. Without a CDD SUP, R-8 zone regulations apply
AllowedHealth and athletic club or fitness studio Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(1)
AllowedChurch Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. We could not find this use in the Alexandria zoning ordinance. Confirm with the City of Alexandria Department of Planning & Zoning.
AllowedDay care center Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(2)
AllowedHealth profession office Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(3)
AllowedMedical laboratory Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(4)
AllowedOutdoor dining located on private property Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(5)
AllowedPersonal service establishment Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(6)
AllowedPrivate school, commercial Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(7)
AllowedPublic school Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(8)
AllowedRadio or television broadcasting office and studio Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(9)
AllowedRecreation and entertainment use, indoor Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(10)
AllowedRestaurant Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(11)
AllowedRetail shopping establishment, up to 20,000 gross square feet Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(12)
AllowedSocial service use Permitted by right in every CDD under Sec. 5-602(E) when located in or immediately adjacent to a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(E)(13)
ConditionalAny use with live entertainment Allowed in every CDD by administrative approval under Sec. 5-602(F), pursuant to Sec. 11-513 -- no public hearing -- when located in or immediately abutting a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(F)(1)
ConditionalOutdoor dining other than pursuant to section 5-602(E)(5) Allowed in every CDD by administrative approval under Sec. 5-602(F), pursuant to Sec. 11-513 -- no public hearing -- when located in or immediately abutting a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(F)(2)
ConditionalRetail shopping establishment, larger than 20,000 gross square feet Allowed in every CDD by administrative approval under Sec. 5-602(F), pursuant to Sec. 11-513 -- no public hearing -- when located in or immediately abutting a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(F)(3)
ConditionalValet parking Allowed in every CDD by administrative approval under Sec. 5-602(F), pursuant to Sec. 11-513 -- no public hearing -- when located in or immediately abutting a building constructed pursuant to a CDD special use permit, unless that permit specifically prohibits it. Sec. 5-602(F)(4)
ConditionalSTR - Short-Term Rentals STR permit required for >10 days/year; owner-occupied or unhosted permitted; Sec. 7-1403/7-1404
"Conditional" means the use generally requires a public hearing or special-exception approval — a very different timeline and risk profile from a by-right permit.
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