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Where can I put an alternative use of historic building in Fairfax County, VA?

Fairfax County, VA, excluding the incorporated towns, which run their own zoning.

“alternative use of historic building” matches 2 uses this ordinance names separately. We do not choose between them — they can have different answers, so every one is shown.

Alternative Use of Historic Building

It depends in 27 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
C-1 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
94
no ZIP in the county's record (5), 22003 (50), 22015 (37), 22044 (2)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "C-1", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
C-2 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
1,255
no ZIP in the county's record (20), 20120 (3), 20121 (4), 22003 (189), 22015 (120), 22027 (10), 22030 (1), 22031 (12), 22032 (38), 22041 (88), 22042 (2), 22043 (15), 22044 (85), 22066 (1), 22101 (54), 22124 (38), 22150 (5), 22151 (57), 22152 (63), 22153 (3), 22181 (12), 22182 (62), 22302 (19), 22303 (1), 22306 (35), 22307 (57), 22308 (2), 22309 (3), 22310 (188), 22312 (68)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "C-2", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
C-3 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
730
no ZIP in the county's record (45), 20121 (3), 20170 (1), 20171 (3), 20191 (3), 22003 (286), 22030 (2), 22031 (71), 22033 (2), 22041 (4), 22042 (45), 22043 (98), 22044 (6), 22046 (1), 22079 (1), 22101 (10), 22102 (16), 22150 (8), 22182 (77), 22302 (1), 22303 (2), 22306 (1), 22307 (4), 22309 (1), 22310 (30), 22312 (9)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "C-3", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
C-4 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
73
no ZIP in the county's record (13), 22003 (1), 22030 (19), 22041 (2), 22042 (3), 22043 (1), 22102 (21), 22150 (5), 22182 (8)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "C-4", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
C-5 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
476
no ZIP in the county's record (43), 20170 (1), 20171 (2), 20191 (1), 22003 (18), 22015 (2), 22027 (2), 22030 (1), 22031 (24), 22033 (1), 22039 (5), 22041 (19), 22042 (26), 22043 (6), 22044 (2), 22046 (1), 22066 (1), 22079 (9), 22101 (29), 22102 (7), 22124 (15), 22150 (11), 22151 (1), 22180 (3), 22182 (24), 22303 (108), 22306 (27), 22307 (3), 22308 (7), 22309 (41), 22310 (17), 22312 (14), 22315 (5)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "C-5", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
C-6 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
697
no ZIP in the county's record (73), 20120 (2), 20121 (39), 20124 (6), 20151 (21), 20170 (5), 20171 (11), 22003 (88), 22015 (7), 22027 (5), 22030 (8), 22031 (45), 22032 (2), 22033 (4), 22039 (1), 22041 (83), 22042 (13), 22043 (1), 22044 (1), 22066 (24), 22079 (12), 22101 (69), 22102 (3), 22106 (1), 22150 (87), 22151 (4), 22152 (10), 22153 (5), 22180 (1), 22182 (8), 22303 (6), 22306 (16), 22307 (4), 22308 (1), 22309 (4), 22310 (9), 22312 (17), 22315 (1)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "C-6", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
C-7 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
105
no ZIP in the county's record (24), 20120 (2), 20121 (3), 22003 (1), 22033 (10), 22044 (12), 22102 (9), 22150 (13), 22182 (31)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "C-7", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
C-8 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
1,213
no ZIP in the county's record (118), 20120 (32), 20121 (10), 20124 (1), 20151 (46), 20164 (1), 20170 (9), 20171 (4), 20190 (1), 22003 (41), 22030 (16), 22031 (16), 22033 (2), 22039 (1), 22041 (73), 22042 (135), 22043 (12), 22044 (13), 22046 (29), 22060 (3), 22066 (102), 22079 (21), 22101 (40), 22102 (7), 22124 (2), 22150 (21), 22151 (2), 22181 (3), 22182 (14), 22302 (2), 22303 (46), 22306 (121), 22307 (2), 22309 (223), 22310 (8), 22312 (36)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "C-8", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
I-2 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
5
no ZIP in the county's record (2), 20171 (1), 20191 (2)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "I-2", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
I-3 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
274
no ZIP in the county's record (26), 20151 (131), 20190 (5), 20191 (75), 22015 (2), 22041 (2), 22042 (2), 22102 (22), 22150 (7), 22182 (2)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "I-3", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
I-4 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
475
no ZIP in the county's record (38), 20151 (108), 20170 (2), 20171 (16), 20190 (14), 20191 (55), 20196 (1), 22030 (3), 22031 (40), 22042 (3), 22043 (1), 22079 (65), 22102 (3), 22150 (5), 22151 (11), 22152 (6), 22160 (1), 22182 (83), 22310 (13), 22312 (3), 22315 (4)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "I-4", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
I-5 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
1,876
no ZIP in the county's record (147), 20121 (142), 20151 (423), 20153 (1), 20171 (58), 20190 (67), 20191 (3), 22015 (28), 22030 (54), 22031 (134), 22032 (4), 22039 (4), 22042 (29), 22043 (23), 22046 (4), 22079 (214), 22082 (1), 22102 (35), 22150 (61), 22151 (63), 22153 (177), 22161 (1), 22180 (2), 22182 (47), 22303 (2), 22310 (36), 22312 (116)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "I-5", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
I-6 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
187
no ZIP in the county's record (31), 20120 (3), 20151 (1), 22015 (1), 22046 (2), 22079 (104), 22150 (2), 22151 (23), 22159 (1), 22304 (7), 22312 (12)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "I-6", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-1 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
26,110
no ZIP in the county's record (1,933), 20120 (98), 20121 (30), 20124 (80), 20151 (54), 20170 (711), 20171 (1,356), 20190 (27), 20191 (74), 20194 (237), 22003 (800), 22015 (434), 22027 (57), 22030 (566), 22031 (1,068), 22032 (475), 22033 (532), 22039 (1,063), 22042 (316), 22043 (110), 22044 (35), 22066 (2,705), 22079 (1,110), 22101 (1,579), 22102 (1,905), 22124 (3,260), 22150 (429), 22151 (1), 22152 (104), 22153 (197), 22180 (203), 22181 (892), 22182 (2,744), 22303 (1), 22306 (5), 22309 (6), 22310 (236), 22312 (55), 22315 (622)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-1", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-12 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
7,817
no ZIP in the county's record (218), 20120 (143), 20151 (25), 20170 (38), 20171 (104), 22003 (1,310), 22015 (180), 22030 (86), 22031 (873), 22032 (257), 22041 (379), 22042 (125), 22043 (284), 22044 (26), 22079 (485), 22101 (22), 22124 (81), 22151 (32), 22152 (128), 22180 (166), 22181 (420), 22182 (618), 22304 (148), 22306 (445), 22307 (74), 22309 (135), 22310 (313), 22312 (702)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-12", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-16 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
528
no ZIP in the county's record (8), 20121 (1), 22030 (2), 22041 (121), 22042 (48), 22043 (203), 22124 (18), 22309 (49), 22310 (78)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-16", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-2 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
36,703
no ZIP in the county's record (1,416), 20120 (683), 20121 (75), 20124 (9), 20151 (537), 20170 (54), 20171 (1,832), 20191 (463), 20194 (16), 22003 (4,216), 22015 (172), 22027 (9), 22030 (1,195), 22031 (1,247), 22032 (4,060), 22033 (423), 22039 (61), 22041 (1,090), 22042 (475), 22043 (436), 22044 (753), 22066 (94), 22079 (25), 22101 (3,097), 22102 (778), 22124 (365), 22150 (376), 22151 (198), 22152 (1,145), 22153 (867), 22180 (118), 22181 (1,218), 22182 (1,733), 22207 (59), 22213 (2), 22306 (1,352), 22307 (459), 22308 (682), 22309 (3,310), 22310 (326), 22312 (1,274), 22315 (3)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-2", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-20 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
17,328
no ZIP in the county's record (109), 20121 (812), 20151 (581), 20191 (169), 22003 (3,094), 22015 (303), 22030 (10), 22031 (577), 22032 (193), 22033 (262), 22041 (390), 22042 (706), 22043 (752), 22044 (63), 22046 (488), 22060 (1), 22079 (762), 22101 (35), 22102 (1,295), 22124 (778), 22150 (106), 22151 (1), 22152 (51), 22153 (1), 22180 (4), 22181 (277), 22182 (156), 22302 (31), 22303 (63), 22306 (915), 22307 (1,465), 22309 (2,420), 22310 (114), 22311 (106), 22312 (238)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-20", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-3 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
68,283
no ZIP in the county's record (2,029), 20120 (2,083), 20121 (345), 20124 (1,773), 20151 (936), 20170 (3,100), 20171 (2,798), 20191 (408), 22003 (5,025), 22015 (4,194), 22027 (256), 22030 (520), 22031 (458), 22032 (2,172), 22033 (2,651), 22039 (45), 22041 (776), 22042 (1,009), 22043 (1,246), 22044 (913), 22046 (215), 22060 (20), 22079 (408), 22101 (4,663), 22102 (65), 22124 (53), 22150 (2,056), 22151 (4,441), 22152 (2,256), 22153 (3,759), 22180 (1,084), 22181 (346), 22182 (1,093), 22204 (17), 22206 (3), 22302 (22), 22303 (302), 22306 (1,421), 22307 (809), 22308 (4,263), 22309 (1,895), 22310 (3,852), 22311 (508), 22312 (1,102), 22315 (893)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-3", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-30 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
6,428
no ZIP in the county's record (6), 20190 (44), 22041 (754), 22043 (252), 22044 (1,617), 22102 (2,497), 22180 (1), 22303 (1,224), 22306 (30), 22310 (2), 22312 (1)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-30", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-4 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
16,986
no ZIP in the county's record (365), 22003 (787), 22027 (78), 22030 (4), 22031 (29), 22042 (4,980), 22043 (2,349), 22046 (1,265), 22079 (19), 22101 (301), 22124 (32), 22150 (1,788), 22151 (143), 22152 (38), 22180 (9), 22181 (63), 22182 (442), 22203 (2), 22206 (1), 22213 (7), 22302 (1), 22303 (789), 22306 (518), 22307 (1,208), 22310 (1,219), 22312 (454), 22315 (95)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-4", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-5 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
11,400
no ZIP in the county's record (483), 20120 (118), 20121 (1,318), 20151 (497), 20170 (5), 22003 (541), 22015 (1,061), 22027 (107), 22031 (324), 22032 (473), 22033 (456), 22042 (69), 22043 (37), 22060 (1), 22079 (557), 22101 (111), 22124 (137), 22150 (246), 22151 (1), 22152 (617), 22153 (1,139), 22180 (59), 22181 (78), 22182 (121), 22303 (97), 22306 (811), 22307 (1), 22310 (237), 22312 (90), 22315 (1,608)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-5", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-8 Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
21,478
no ZIP in the county's record (600), 20120 (1,731), 20121 (2,235), 20151 (539), 20170 (798), 20191 (165), 22003 (332), 22015 (791), 22030 (220), 22031 (1,009), 22032 (1,164), 22033 (344), 22041 (79), 22042 (51), 22043 (719), 22044 (58), 22079 (1,321), 22101 (586), 22102 (178), 22124 (124), 22150 (471), 22151 (295), 22152 (943), 22153 (640), 22180 (83), 22181 (726), 22182 (299), 22303 (1,167), 22306 (402), 22307 (638), 22309 (695), 22310 (1,440), 22312 (169), 22315 (466)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-8", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-A Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
13
22066 (7), 22079 (1), 22124 (3), 22182 (2)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-A", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-C Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
9,951
no ZIP in the county's record (645), 20120 (1,984), 20121 (425), 20124 (1,843), 20151 (577), 20152 (1), 22030 (1,696), 22039 (2,775), 22060 (2), 22079 (3)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-C", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-E Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
7,380
no ZIP in the county's record (1,087), 20171 (8), 20190 (47), 20191 (68), 20194 (1), 20195 (1), 22039 (5), 22066 (3,320), 22079 (1,082), 22101 (4), 22102 (639), 22124 (340), 22181 (424), 22182 (353), 22308 (1)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-E", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
R-MHP Varies
Depends: special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.H allows here
Sec. 4102.1.H(1), Sec. 4102.1.H(2): The Board may approve a special exception to allow a nonresidential use in a historic structure. For the purpose of this section, a historic structure is a structure identified on the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites. … Except in buildings historically used for commercial or industrial activities, the use may not include uses within the following use categories or classification: (a) Animal-related uses; (b) Vehicle-related uses; and (c) Industrial uses, except for craft beverage production and small-scale production establishments.
2
22030 (1), 22306 (1)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Alternative Use of Historic Building", column "R-MHP", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.

Alternative Use of Historic Buildings

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 10 districts

These require a hearing or an approval from the county. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
PCC / Secondary
the use table's own cell
no parcels loadedSESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Alternative Use of Historic Buildings", column "PCC / Secondary", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
PDC / Secondary
the use table's own cell
no parcels loadedSESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Alternative Use of Historic Buildings", column "PDC / Secondary", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
PDH / Secondary
the use table's own cell
no parcels loadedSESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Alternative Use of Historic Buildings", column "PDH / Secondary", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
PRC / Convention/Conference Center
the use table's own cell
no parcels loadedSESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Alternative Use of Historic Buildings", column "PRC / Convention/Conference Center", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
PRC / Neighborhood Convenience Center
the use table's own cell
no parcels loadedSESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Alternative Use of Historic Buildings", column "PRC / Neighborhood Convenience Center", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
PRC / Residential
the use table's own cell
no parcels loadedSESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Alternative Use of Historic Buildings", column "PRC / Residential", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
PRC / Town Center
the use table's own cell
no parcels loadedSESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Alternative Use of Historic Buildings", column "PRC / Town Center", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
PRC / Village Center
the use table's own cell
no parcels loadedSESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Alternative Use of Historic Buildings", column "PRC / Village Center", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
PRM / Secondary
the use table's own cell
no parcels loadedSESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Alternative Use of Historic Buildings", column "PRM / Secondary", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.
PTC
the use table's own cell
533
no ZIP in the county's record (67), 22102 (432), 22182 (34)
SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Alternative Use of Historic Buildings", column "PTC", reads "SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: D. An “SE” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only with Board approval of a special exception in accordance with subsection 8101.3 and related use standards.

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