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Where can I put a drive through pharmacy in Fairfax County, VA?

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Drive-Through Pharmacy

It depends in 7 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
C-5 Varies
Depends: by right if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.EE, otherwise special exception; by right, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.EE(1) allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.EE set which way applies
the use table's own cell
Sec. 4102.5.EE, Sec. 4102.5.EE(1): (1) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, a drive-through pharmacy is only allowed by right when not abutting or across a local or collector street from land in a residential district. … In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, a drive-through pharmacy is only allowed by right when not abutting or across a local or collector street from land 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/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Drive-Through Pharmacy", 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.EE
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. 4102.5.EE
(1) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, a drive-through pharmacy is only allowed by right when not abutting or across a local or collector street from land in a residential district.
C-5 (same district)
when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.EE
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
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.EE, otherwise special exception; by right, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.EE(1) allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.EE set which way applies
the use table's own cell
Sec. 4102.5.EE, Sec. 4102.5.EE(1): (1) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, a drive-through pharmacy is only allowed by right when not abutting or across a local or collector street from land in a residential district. … In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, a drive-through pharmacy is only allowed by right when not abutting or across a local or collector street from land 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/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Drive-Through Pharmacy", 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.EE
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. 4102.5.EE
(1) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, a drive-through pharmacy is only allowed by right when not abutting or across a local or collector street from land in a residential district.
C-6 (same district)
when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.EE
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
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.EE, otherwise special exception; by right, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.EE(1) allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.EE set which way applies
the use table's own cell
Sec. 4102.5.EE, Sec. 4102.5.EE(1): (1) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, a drive-through pharmacy is only allowed by right when not abutting or across a local or collector street from land in a residential district. … In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, a drive-through pharmacy is only allowed by right when not abutting or across a local or collector street from land 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/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Drive-Through Pharmacy", 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.EE
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. 4102.5.EE
(1) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, a drive-through pharmacy is only allowed by right when not abutting or across a local or collector street from land in a residential district.
C-7 (same district)
when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.EE
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
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.EE, otherwise special exception; by right, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.EE(1) allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right or special exception), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.EE set which way applies
the use table's own cell
Sec. 4102.5.EE, Sec. 4102.5.EE(1): (1) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, a drive-through pharmacy is only allowed by right when not abutting or across a local or collector street from land in a residential district. … In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, a drive-through pharmacy is only allowed by right when not abutting or across a local or collector street from land 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/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Drive-Through Pharmacy", 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.EE
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. 4102.5.EE
(1) In the C-5, C-6, C-7, and C-8 Districts, a drive-through pharmacy is only allowed by right when not abutting or across a local or collector street from land in a residential district.
C-8 (same district)
when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.5.EE
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
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.
PCC / Secondary Varies
Depends: if shown on an approved development plan, otherwise special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.EE(3) allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4101.1.B
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.EE(3) allows here
Sec. 4102.5.EE(3), Sec. 4101.1.B: In the PCC District, a drive-through pharmacy is allowed by right in association with a continuing care facility when designed to facilitate safe and efficient on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation. … 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.
no parcels loaded✓/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Drive-Through Pharmacy", column "PCC / Secondary", 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.
PDH / Secondary Varies
Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan and the use is a type or location that Sec. 2105.2.C(1)(b)2 allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 2105.2.C(1) and Sec. 4101.1.B; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 2105.2.C(1)(b)2 allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 2105.2.C(1)
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 2105.2.C(1)(b)2 allows here
Sec. 2105.2.C(1)(a), Sec. 2105.2.C(1)(b)2, Sec. 2105.2.C(1)(b)3, Sec. 4101.1.B, Sec. 2105.2.C(1)(b), Sec. 2105.2.C(1)(c), Sec. 2105.2.C(1)(b)1, Sec. 2105.2.C(1)(c)1, Sec. 2105.2.C(1)(c)2: Secondary uses in the commercial classification in Table 4101.2 are only permitted in a PDH District that has a minimum of 50 residential dwelling units. … When located within the same building as residential uses, commercial uses are limited to the first and second floors. … Except for outdoor commercial recreation, zoos or aquariums, and golf courses or country clubs, the maximum total land area devoted to uses in the commercial classification, including at-grade off-street parking and loading areas, is as follows: a. PDH-1, PDH-2, PDH-3, and PDH-4: 400 square feet of commercial/dwelling unit. b. PDH-5, PDH-8, PDH-12, PDH-16, and PDH-20: 300 square feet of commercial/dwelling unit. c. PDH-30 and PDH-40: 200 square feet of commercial/dwelling unit. … 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 in the commercial classification must be designed as an integrated component of the planned development and must be designed to maintain and protect the residential character of the planned development and adjacent residential neighborhoods. To accomplish these purposes: … The Board may modify the limitations of subsection 2105.2.C.(1)(a) and (b) in accordance with either of the following: … 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. … When the Comprehensive Plan recommends additional commercial land area, square footage, or to otherwise implement the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. … When the commercial land area serves two or more contiguous PDH Districts and the conceptual and final development plan shows the layout, uses, and intensity of the commercial land area. In these instances, the land areas devoted to commercial uses may be based on the total number of dwelling units in the contiguous PDH Districts.
no parcels loaded✓/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Drive-Through Pharmacy", column "PDH / Secondary", 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.
PTC Varies
Depends: if shown on an approved development plan, otherwise special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.EE(2) allows here
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.EE(2) allows here
Sec. 4102.5.EE(2): In the PTC District, the drive-through facility and stacking spaces must be located within a multistory building or parking structure.
533
no ZIP in the county's record (67), 22102 (432), 22182 (34)
✓/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Drive-Through Pharmacy", column "PTC", 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.

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 5 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
PDC / Secondary
the use table's own cell
no parcels loaded✓/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Drive-Through Pharmacy", column "PDC / Secondary", 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.
PRC / Convention/Conference Center
the use table's own cell
no parcels loaded✓/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Drive-Through Pharmacy", column "PRC / Convention/Conference Center", 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.
PRC / Neighborhood Convenience Center
the use table's own cell
no parcels loaded✓/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Drive-Through Pharmacy", column "PRC / Neighborhood Convenience Center", 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.
PRC / Town Center
the use table's own cell
no parcels loaded✓/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Drive-Through Pharmacy", column "PRC / Town Center", 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.
PRC / Village Center
the use table's own cell
no parcels loaded✓/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Drive-Through Pharmacy", column "PRC / Village Center", 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.

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