Fairfax County, VA, excluding the incorporated towns, which run their own zoning.
“animal shelter” is Zonescore's word, not the ordinance's. This ordinance never uses it. The term it uses is Animal Shelter, and that is the term cited and quoted below. We matched them because the ordinance defines Animal Shelter as:
A place designated to provide for the temporary accommodation of five or more animals that are stray or abandoned by their owner.
Sec. 9103.5.A -- Animal Shelter
| District | Properties loaded | Code | What says so |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-5 Varies Depends: by right if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A, otherwise special exception; special exception, only if the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.5.A; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A set which way applies the use table's own cell Sec. 4102.5.A, Sec. 4102.5.A(9), Sec. 4102.5.A(5): (2) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, I-3, I-4, I-5, and I-6 Districts, an animal boarding, breeding, or recreation establishment or animal shelter must be located in a completely enclosed building. If any portion of the building or facilities include outdoor components, the use is allowed only by special exception in accordance with subsection 8100.3. … All animals must be kept within a completely enclosed building between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. This does not include leashed walking of animals. … Off-street parking and loading must be located at least 50 feet from any adjoining property in a residential district. | 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) | P/SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Animal Shelter", column "C-5", reads "P/SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: I. If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. For example, when a cell contains a “P” as well as an “SE” or “SP,” if the use does not meet the standards when permitted by right, it may be established with BZA or Board approval in accordance with the applicable special exception or special permit standards and procedures. |
| C-5 (same district) when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A | 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) | P | Sec. 4102.5.A (2) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, I-3, I-4, I-5, and I-6 Districts, an animal boarding, breeding, or recreation establishment or animal shelter must be located in a completely enclosed building. If any portion of the building or facilities include outdoor components, the use is allowed only by special exception in accordance with subsection 8100.3. |
| C-5 (same district) when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A | 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) | SE | Sec. 4101 If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. |
| C-6 Varies Depends: by right if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A, otherwise special exception; special exception, only if the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.5.A; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A set which way applies the use table's own cell Sec. 4102.5.A, Sec. 4102.5.A(9), Sec. 4102.5.A(5): (2) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, I-3, I-4, I-5, and I-6 Districts, an animal boarding, breeding, or recreation establishment or animal shelter must be located in a completely enclosed building. If any portion of the building or facilities include outdoor components, the use is allowed only by special exception in accordance with subsection 8100.3. … All animals must be kept within a completely enclosed building between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. This does not include leashed walking of animals. … Off-street parking and loading must be located at least 50 feet from any adjoining property in a residential district. | 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) | P/SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Animal Shelter", column "C-6", reads "P/SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: I. If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. For example, when a cell contains a “P” as well as an “SE” or “SP,” if the use does not meet the standards when permitted by right, it may be established with BZA or Board approval in accordance with the applicable special exception or special permit standards and procedures. |
| C-6 (same district) when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A | 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) | P | Sec. 4102.5.A (2) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, I-3, I-4, I-5, and I-6 Districts, an animal boarding, breeding, or recreation establishment or animal shelter must be located in a completely enclosed building. If any portion of the building or facilities include outdoor components, the use is allowed only by special exception in accordance with subsection 8100.3. |
| C-6 (same district) when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A | 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) | SE | Sec. 4101 If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. |
| C-7 Varies Depends: by right if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A, otherwise special exception; special exception, only if the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.5.A; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A set which way applies the use table's own cell Sec. 4102.5.A, Sec. 4102.5.A(9), Sec. 4102.5.A(5): (2) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, I-3, I-4, I-5, and I-6 Districts, an animal boarding, breeding, or recreation establishment or animal shelter must be located in a completely enclosed building. If any portion of the building or facilities include outdoor components, the use is allowed only by special exception in accordance with subsection 8100.3. … All animals must be kept within a completely enclosed building between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. This does not include leashed walking of animals. … Off-street parking and loading must be located at least 50 feet from any adjoining property in a residential district. | 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) | P/SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Animal Shelter", column "C-7", reads "P/SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: I. If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. For example, when a cell contains a “P” as well as an “SE” or “SP,” if the use does not meet the standards when permitted by right, it may be established with BZA or Board approval in accordance with the applicable special exception or special permit standards and procedures. |
| C-7 (same district) when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A | 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) | P | Sec. 4102.5.A (2) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, I-3, I-4, I-5, and I-6 Districts, an animal boarding, breeding, or recreation establishment or animal shelter must be located in a completely enclosed building. If any portion of the building or facilities include outdoor components, the use is allowed only by special exception in accordance with subsection 8100.3. |
| C-7 (same district) when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A | 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) | SE | Sec. 4101 If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. |
| C-8 Varies Depends: by right if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A, otherwise special exception; special exception, only if the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.5.A; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A set which way applies the use table's own cell Sec. 4102.5.A, Sec. 4102.5.A(9), Sec. 4102.5.A(5): (2) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, I-3, I-4, I-5, and I-6 Districts, an animal boarding, breeding, or recreation establishment or animal shelter must be located in a completely enclosed building. If any portion of the building or facilities include outdoor components, the use is allowed only by special exception in accordance with subsection 8100.3. … All animals must be kept within a completely enclosed building between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. This does not include leashed walking of animals. … Off-street parking and loading must be located at least 50 feet from any adjoining property in a residential district. | 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) | P/SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Animal Shelter", column "C-8", reads "P/SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: I. If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. For example, when a cell contains a “P” as well as an “SE” or “SP,” if the use does not meet the standards when permitted by right, it may be established with BZA or Board approval in accordance with the applicable special exception or special permit standards and procedures. |
| C-8 (same district) when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A | 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) | P | Sec. 4102.5.A (2) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, I-3, I-4, I-5, and I-6 Districts, an animal boarding, breeding, or recreation establishment or animal shelter must be located in a completely enclosed building. If any portion of the building or facilities include outdoor components, the use is allowed only by special exception in accordance with subsection 8100.3. |
| C-8 (same district) when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.A | 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) | SE | Sec. 4101 If a cell in Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 contains more than one approval type, there is more than one possible way to establish the use, as referenced in the related use standards for the specific use. |
These require a hearing or an approval from the county. They are not a “no”, and they are not a “yes” either.
| District | Properties loaded | Code | What says so |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRC / Residential the use table's own cell | no parcels loaded | ✓/SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Animal Shelter", column "PRC / Residential", reads "✓/SE". Sec. 4101.1 says: C. A “✓/SE” in a cell of Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only when it complies with Section 2105 and related use standards as follows: (1) The use must be identified on an approved PRC development plan and, if applicable, a PRC plan in the PRC District, or on an approved final development plan in any other P district; or (2) The use may be established with approval of a special exception by the Board when the use is not specifically identified on a final development plan, development plan, or PRC plan, as applicable. When a use is being considered for approval as a special exception, the related special exception or special permit use standards apply. (3) However, when a use is being considered for approval on a development plan in the PRC District or a final development plan in any other P district, the special exception or special permit use standards are used as a guide. (4) When a standard is identified as required in all instances of a particular use, it is mandatory. |
| R-1 the use table's own cell | 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) | SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Animal Shelter", 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-A the use table's own cell | 13 22066 (7), 22079 (1), 22124 (3), 22182 (2) | SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Animal Shelter", 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 the use table's own cell | 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) | SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Animal Shelter", 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 the use table's own cell | 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) | SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Animal Shelter", 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. |
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