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Where can I put a craft beverage production establishment in Fairfax County, VA?

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Craft Beverage Production Establishment

Allowed by right in 4 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
I-3
the use table's own cell
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)
PSec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "I-3", reads "P". Sec. 4101.1 says: A “P” in a cell of Table 4101.1 indicates that the use can be established by right in that zoning district, subject to compliance with related use standards.
I-4
the use table's own cell
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)
PSec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "I-4", reads "P". Sec. 4101.1 says: A “P” in a cell of Table 4101.1 indicates that the use can be established by right in that zoning district, subject to compliance with related use standards.
I-5
the use table's own cell
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)
PSec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "I-5", reads "P". Sec. 4101.1 says: A “P” in a cell of Table 4101.1 indicates that the use can be established by right in that zoning district, subject to compliance with related use standards.
I-6
the use table's own cell
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)
PSec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "I-6", reads "P". Sec. 4101.1 says: A “P” in a cell of Table 4101.1 indicates that the use can be established by right in that zoning district, subject to compliance with related use standards.

It depends in 11 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
C-5 Varies
Depends: by right, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(b) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.6.K
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(b) allows here
Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(b), Sec. 4102.6.K(1), Sec. 4102.6.K(2), Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(a): In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, production activities and the area devoted to such activities must be accessory to an on-site tasting room; and … Storage of materials used in the production process is permitted only within a completely enclosed structure. … A maximum of 15 percent of the square footage of the area accessible to the public or 250 square feet, whichever is larger, as evidenced by submission of a floor plan, may be used for accessory entertainment, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. … Production is limited to not more than 5,000 barrels of beer, or 5,000 gallons of distilled spirits, wine, cider, or mead annually; however, the Board may approve other production limits in conjunction with the approval of a development plan for the PDC, PRC, PRM, or PTC 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)
PSec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "C-5", reads "P". Sec. 4101.1 says: A “P” in a cell of Table 4101.1 indicates that the use can be established by right in that zoning district, subject to compliance with related use standards.
C-6 Varies
Depends: by right, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(b) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.6.K
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(b) allows here
Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(b), Sec. 4102.6.K(1), Sec. 4102.6.K(2), Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(a): In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, production activities and the area devoted to such activities must be accessory to an on-site tasting room; and … Storage of materials used in the production process is permitted only within a completely enclosed structure. … A maximum of 15 percent of the square footage of the area accessible to the public or 250 square feet, whichever is larger, as evidenced by submission of a floor plan, may be used for accessory entertainment, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. … Production is limited to not more than 5,000 barrels of beer, or 5,000 gallons of distilled spirits, wine, cider, or mead annually; however, the Board may approve other production limits in conjunction with the approval of a development plan for the PDC, PRC, PRM, or PTC 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)
PSec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "C-6", reads "P". Sec. 4101.1 says: A “P” in a cell of Table 4101.1 indicates that the use can be established by right in that zoning district, subject to compliance with related use standards.
C-7 Varies
Depends: by right, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(b) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.6.K
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(b) allows here
Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(b), Sec. 4102.6.K(1), Sec. 4102.6.K(2), Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(a): In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, production activities and the area devoted to such activities must be accessory to an on-site tasting room; and … Storage of materials used in the production process is permitted only within a completely enclosed structure. … A maximum of 15 percent of the square footage of the area accessible to the public or 250 square feet, whichever is larger, as evidenced by submission of a floor plan, may be used for accessory entertainment, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. … Production is limited to not more than 5,000 barrels of beer, or 5,000 gallons of distilled spirits, wine, cider, or mead annually; however, the Board may approve other production limits in conjunction with the approval of a development plan for the PDC, PRC, PRM, or PTC 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)
PSec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "C-7", reads "P". Sec. 4101.1 says: A “P” in a cell of Table 4101.1 indicates that the use can be established by right in that zoning district, subject to compliance with related use standards.
C-8 Varies
Depends: by right, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(b) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.6.K
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(b) allows here
Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(b), Sec. 4102.6.K(1), Sec. 4102.6.K(2), Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(a): In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, production activities and the area devoted to such activities must be accessory to an on-site tasting room; and … Storage of materials used in the production process is permitted only within a completely enclosed structure. … A maximum of 15 percent of the square footage of the area accessible to the public or 250 square feet, whichever is larger, as evidenced by submission of a floor plan, may be used for accessory entertainment, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. … Production is limited to not more than 5,000 barrels of beer, or 5,000 gallons of distilled spirits, wine, cider, or mead annually; however, the Board may approve other production limits in conjunction with the approval of a development plan for the PDC, PRC, PRM, or PTC 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)
PSec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "C-8", reads "P". Sec. 4101.1 says: A “P” in a cell of Table 4101.1 indicates that the use can be established by right in that zoning district, subject to compliance with related use standards.
PDC / Secondary Varies
Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.6.K and Sec. 2105.4.C(1) and Sec. 4101.1.B
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here
Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c), Sec. 4102.6.K(1), Sec. 4102.6.K(2), Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(a), Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(a), Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(b), Sec. 4101.1.B, Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(c), Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(d), Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(b)1, Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(b)2, Sec. 2105.4.C(1)(b)3: In the PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, the establishment must include an on-site tasting room. … Storage of materials used in the production process is permitted only within a completely enclosed structure. … A maximum of 15 percent of the square footage of the area accessible to the public or 250 square feet, whichever is larger, as evidenced by submission of a floor plan, may be used for accessory entertainment, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. … Production is limited to not more than 5,000 barrels of beer, or 5,000 gallons of distilled spirits, wine, cider, or mead annually; however, the Board may approve other production limits in conjunction with the approval of a development plan for the PDC, PRC, PRM, or PTC District; … Secondary uses are only permitted in a PDC District containing one or more principal uses. … The gross floor area of all secondary uses may not exceed 75 percent of the total gross floor area in the development, unless modified by the Board to implement the Comprehensive Plan. … If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses. … Secondary uses must be designed as an integrated component of the planned development and must be designed to maintain and protect the character of adjacent properties. … Except for accessory outdoor dining in accordance with subsection 4102.7.L, any outdoor component of a commercial use must be shown on the final development plan. … Balconies, porches, decks, breezeways, stoops, and stairs that may be covered but have at least one open side; and … Breezeways that may be covered but have two open ends. … For the purpose of this subsection (b), an open side or open end has no more than 50 percent of the total area between the side(s), roof, and floor enclosed with railings, walls, or architectural features.
no parcels loaded✓Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "PDC / Secondary", reads "✓". Sec. 4101.1 says: B. A “✓” in a cell of Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only when identified on an approved final development plan in the PDH, PDC, PRM, PCC, or PTC Districts, or when identified on an approved PRC development plan and, if applicable, a PRC plan in the PRC District, in accordance with subsection 8100.2. All uses must comply with related use standards. If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses.
PRC / Convention/Conference Center Varies
Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.6.K
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here
Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c), Sec. 4102.6.K(1), Sec. 4102.6.K(2), Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(a): In the PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, the establishment must include an on-site tasting room. … Storage of materials used in the production process is permitted only within a completely enclosed structure. … A maximum of 15 percent of the square footage of the area accessible to the public or 250 square feet, whichever is larger, as evidenced by submission of a floor plan, may be used for accessory entertainment, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. … Production is limited to not more than 5,000 barrels of beer, or 5,000 gallons of distilled spirits, wine, cider, or mead annually; however, the Board may approve other production limits in conjunction with the approval of a development plan for the PDC, PRC, PRM, or PTC District;
no parcels loaded✓Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "PRC / Convention/Conference Center", reads "✓". Sec. 4101.1 says: B. A “✓” in a cell of Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only when identified on an approved final development plan in the PDH, PDC, PRM, PCC, or PTC Districts, or when identified on an approved PRC development plan and, if applicable, a PRC plan in the PRC District, in accordance with subsection 8100.2. All uses must comply with related use standards. If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses.
PRC / Neighborhood Convenience Center Varies
Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.6.K
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here
Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c), Sec. 4102.6.K(1), Sec. 4102.6.K(2), Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(a): In the PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, the establishment must include an on-site tasting room. … Storage of materials used in the production process is permitted only within a completely enclosed structure. … A maximum of 15 percent of the square footage of the area accessible to the public or 250 square feet, whichever is larger, as evidenced by submission of a floor plan, may be used for accessory entertainment, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. … Production is limited to not more than 5,000 barrels of beer, or 5,000 gallons of distilled spirits, wine, cider, or mead annually; however, the Board may approve other production limits in conjunction with the approval of a development plan for the PDC, PRC, PRM, or PTC District;
no parcels loaded✓Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "PRC / Neighborhood Convenience Center", reads "✓". Sec. 4101.1 says: B. A “✓” in a cell of Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only when identified on an approved final development plan in the PDH, PDC, PRM, PCC, or PTC Districts, or when identified on an approved PRC development plan and, if applicable, a PRC plan in the PRC District, in accordance with subsection 8100.2. All uses must comply with related use standards. If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses.
PRC / Town Center Varies
Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.6.K
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here
Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c), Sec. 4102.6.K(1), Sec. 4102.6.K(2), Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(a): In the PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, the establishment must include an on-site tasting room. … Storage of materials used in the production process is permitted only within a completely enclosed structure. … A maximum of 15 percent of the square footage of the area accessible to the public or 250 square feet, whichever is larger, as evidenced by submission of a floor plan, may be used for accessory entertainment, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. … Production is limited to not more than 5,000 barrels of beer, or 5,000 gallons of distilled spirits, wine, cider, or mead annually; however, the Board may approve other production limits in conjunction with the approval of a development plan for the PDC, PRC, PRM, or PTC District;
no parcels loaded✓Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "PRC / Town Center", reads "✓". Sec. 4101.1 says: B. A “✓” in a cell of Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only when identified on an approved final development plan in the PDH, PDC, PRM, PCC, or PTC Districts, or when identified on an approved PRC development plan and, if applicable, a PRC plan in the PRC District, in accordance with subsection 8100.2. All uses must comply with related use standards. If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses.
PRC / Village Center Varies
Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.6.K
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here
Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c), Sec. 4102.6.K(1), Sec. 4102.6.K(2), Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(a): In the PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, the establishment must include an on-site tasting room. … Storage of materials used in the production process is permitted only within a completely enclosed structure. … A maximum of 15 percent of the square footage of the area accessible to the public or 250 square feet, whichever is larger, as evidenced by submission of a floor plan, may be used for accessory entertainment, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. … Production is limited to not more than 5,000 barrels of beer, or 5,000 gallons of distilled spirits, wine, cider, or mead annually; however, the Board may approve other production limits in conjunction with the approval of a development plan for the PDC, PRC, PRM, or PTC District;
no parcels loaded✓Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "PRC / Village Center", reads "✓". Sec. 4101.1 says: B. A “✓” in a cell of Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only when identified on an approved final development plan in the PDH, PDC, PRM, PCC, or PTC Districts, or when identified on an approved PRC development plan and, if applicable, a PRC plan in the PRC District, in accordance with subsection 8100.2. All uses must comply with related use standards. If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses.
PRM / Secondary Varies
Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.6.K and Sec. 2105.5.C(2) and Sec. 4101.1.B
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here
Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c), Sec. 4102.6.K(1), Sec. 4102.6.K(2), Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(a), Sec. 2105.5.C(2)(a), Sec. 4101.1.B, Sec. 2105.5.C(2)(b), Sec. 2105.5.C(2)(b)1, Sec. 2105.5.C(2)(b)2, Sec. 2105.5.C(2)(b)3: In the PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, the establishment must include an on-site tasting room. … Storage of materials used in the production process is permitted only within a completely enclosed structure. … A maximum of 15 percent of the square footage of the area accessible to the public or 250 square feet, whichever is larger, as evidenced by submission of a floor plan, may be used for accessory entertainment, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. … Production is limited to not more than 5,000 barrels of beer, or 5,000 gallons of distilled spirits, wine, cider, or mead annually; however, the Board may approve other production limits in conjunction with the approval of a development plan for the PDC, PRC, PRM, or PTC District; … Secondary uses may be permitted only in a PRM District where at least 50 percent of the total gross floor area in the development is devoted to multifamily dwellings. … If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses. … The floor area for dwellings will be determined in accordance with the gross floor area definition, except that the following features will not be deemed gross floor area: … Balconies, porches, decks, breezeways, stoops, and stairs that may be roofed but that have at least one open side; or … Breezeways that may be covered but that have two open ends. … For the purposes of this subsection, an open side or open end has no more than 50 percent of the total area between the side(s), roof, and floor enclosed with railings, walls, or architectural features.
no parcels loaded✓Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "PRM / Secondary", reads "✓". Sec. 4101.1 says: B. A “✓” in a cell of Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only when identified on an approved final development plan in the PDH, PDC, PRM, PCC, or PTC Districts, or when identified on an approved PRC development plan and, if applicable, a PRC plan in the PRC District, in accordance with subsection 8100.2. All uses must comply with related use standards. If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses.
PTC Varies
Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.6.K
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c) allows here
Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(c), Sec. 4102.6.K(1), Sec. 4102.6.K(2), Sec. 4102.6.K(3)(a): In the PDC, PRC, PRM, and PTC Districts, the establishment must include an on-site tasting room. … Storage of materials used in the production process is permitted only within a completely enclosed structure. … A maximum of 15 percent of the square footage of the area accessible to the public or 250 square feet, whichever is larger, as evidenced by submission of a floor plan, may be used for accessory entertainment, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. … Production is limited to not more than 5,000 barrels of beer, or 5,000 gallons of distilled spirits, wine, cider, or mead annually; however, the Board may approve other production limits in conjunction with the approval of a development plan for the PDC, PRC, PRM, or PTC District;
533
no ZIP in the county's record (67), 22102 (432), 22182 (34)
✓Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Craft Beverage Production Establishment", column "PTC", reads "✓". Sec. 4101.1 says: B. A “✓” in a cell of Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established only when identified on an approved final development plan in the PDH, PDC, PRM, PCC, or PTC Districts, or when identified on an approved PRC development plan and, if applicable, a PRC plan in the PRC District, in accordance with subsection 8100.2. All uses must comply with related use standards. If the cell containing the “✓” is in a column under the subheading “Secondary,” the use can only be established with one or more principal uses.

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