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Where can I put a restaurant, carryout in Fairfax County, VA?

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

Restaurant, Carryout

Allowed by right in 6 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
C-3
the use table's own cell
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)
PSec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Restaurant, Carryout", column "C-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.
C-4
the use table's own cell
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)
PSec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Restaurant, Carryout", column "C-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.
C-5
the use table's own cell
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 "Restaurant, Carryout", 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
the use table's own cell
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 "Restaurant, Carryout", 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
the use table's own cell
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 "Restaurant, Carryout", 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
the use table's own cell
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 "Restaurant, Carryout", 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.

It depends in 8 districts

DistrictProperties loadedCodeWhat says so
C-1 Varies
Depends: by right as an associated service use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.G allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.1.G
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.G allows here
Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(a), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(b), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(b), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(c), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(a): The associated service use must be located in the same building as the principal use. … Any associated service use other than a personal service establishment must be part of an office or industrial complex that is planned, designed, constructed, and managed on an integrated and coordinated basis. … The combined gross floor area of all associated service uses may not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area of the building. In addition, except for a child care center, each individual establishment may not exceed 2,500 square feet of gross floor area. … The hours of operation must generally conform to the business hours of the principal use, but may not exceed 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. … An associated service use may use the parking rate for the principal use.
94
no ZIP in the county's record (5), 22003 (50), 22015 (37), 22044 (2)
A+Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Restaurant, Carryout", column "C-1", reads "A+". Sec. 4101.1 says: H. An “A+” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established as an associated service use if it conforms to the related use standards.
C-2 Varies
Depends: by right as an associated service use if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.1.G, otherwise special exception; by right as an associated service use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.G allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.1.G; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (special exception or by right as an associated service use), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.1.G set which way applies
the use table's own cell
Sec. 4102.1.G, Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(a), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(b), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(b), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(c), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(a): G. Standards for Associated Service Uses (1) In addition to the standards for specific uses, all associated service uses must comply with the following: … The associated service use must be located in the same building as the principal use. … Any associated service use other than a personal service establishment must be part of an office or industrial complex that is planned, designed, constructed, and managed on an integrated and coordinated basis. … The combined gross floor area of all associated service uses may not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area of the building. In addition, except for a child care center, each individual establishment may not exceed 2,500 square feet of gross floor area. … The hours of operation must generally conform to the business hours of the principal use, but may not exceed 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. … An associated service use may use the parking rate for the principal use.
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)
SE/A+Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Restaurant, Carryout", column "C-2", reads "SE/A+". 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-2 (same district)
when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.1.G
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)
A+Sec. 4102.1.G
G. Standards for Associated Service Uses (1) In addition to the standards for specific uses, all associated service uses must comply with the following:
C-2 (same district)
when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.1.G
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
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.
I-2 Varies
Depends: by right as an associated service use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.G allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.1.G
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.G allows here
Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(a), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(b), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(b), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(c), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(a): The associated service use must be located in the same building as the principal use. … Any associated service use other than a personal service establishment must be part of an office or industrial complex that is planned, designed, constructed, and managed on an integrated and coordinated basis. … The combined gross floor area of all associated service uses may not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area of the building. In addition, except for a child care center, each individual establishment may not exceed 2,500 square feet of gross floor area. … The hours of operation must generally conform to the business hours of the principal use, but may not exceed 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. … An associated service use may use the parking rate for the principal use.
5
no ZIP in the county's record (2), 20171 (1), 20191 (2)
A+Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Restaurant, Carryout", column "I-2", reads "A+". Sec. 4101.1 says: H. An “A+” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established as an associated service use if it conforms to the related use standards.
I-3 Varies
Depends: by right as an associated service use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.G allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.1.G
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.G allows here
Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(a), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(b), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(b), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(c), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(a): The associated service use must be located in the same building as the principal use. … Any associated service use other than a personal service establishment must be part of an office or industrial complex that is planned, designed, constructed, and managed on an integrated and coordinated basis. … The combined gross floor area of all associated service uses may not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area of the building. In addition, except for a child care center, each individual establishment may not exceed 2,500 square feet of gross floor area. … The hours of operation must generally conform to the business hours of the principal use, but may not exceed 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. … An associated service use may use the parking rate for the principal use.
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)
A+Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Restaurant, Carryout", column "I-3", reads "A+". Sec. 4101.1 says: H. An “A+” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established as an associated service use if it conforms to the related use standards.
I-4 Varies
Depends: by right as an associated service use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.G allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.1.G
when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.G allows here
Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(a), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(b), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(b), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(c), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(a): The associated service use must be located in the same building as the principal use. … Any associated service use other than a personal service establishment must be part of an office or industrial complex that is planned, designed, constructed, and managed on an integrated and coordinated basis. … The combined gross floor area of all associated service uses may not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area of the building. In addition, except for a child care center, each individual establishment may not exceed 2,500 square feet of gross floor area. … The hours of operation must generally conform to the business hours of the principal use, but may not exceed 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. … An associated service use may use the parking rate for the principal use.
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)
A+Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Restaurant, Carryout", column "I-4", reads "A+". Sec. 4101.1 says: H. An “A+” in a cell of Table 4101.1 or Table 4101.2 indicates that the use can be established as an associated service use if it conforms to the related use standards.
I-5 Varies
Depends: by right as an associated service use if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.1.G, otherwise special exception; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.H(5) allows here; by right as an associated service use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.G allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.1.G; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (special exception or by right as an associated service use), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.1.G and Sec. 4102.5.H set which way applies
the use table's own cell
Sec. 4102.1.G, Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(a), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(b), Sec. 4102.5.H(5), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(b), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(c), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(a): G. Standards for Associated Service Uses (1) In addition to the standards for specific uses, all associated service uses must comply with the following: … The associated service use must be located in the same building as the principal use. … Any associated service use other than a personal service establishment must be part of an office or industrial complex that is planned, designed, constructed, and managed on an integrated and coordinated basis. … In the I-5 and I-6 Districts, a carryout restaurant must be part of an office or industrial complex that is planned, designed, constructed, and managed on an integrated and coordinated basis, and no building permit may be approved for the restaurant unless a building permit has been approved for the related building(s). … The combined gross floor area of all associated service uses may not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area of the building. In addition, except for a child care center, each individual establishment may not exceed 2,500 square feet of gross floor area. … The hours of operation must generally conform to the business hours of the principal use, but may not exceed 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. … An associated service use may use the parking rate for the principal use.
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)
SE/A+Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Restaurant, Carryout", column "I-5", reads "SE/A+". 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.
I-5 (same district)
when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.1.G
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)
A+Sec. 4102.1.G
G. Standards for Associated Service Uses (1) In addition to the standards for specific uses, all associated service uses must comply with the following:
I-5 (same district)
when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.1.G
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
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.
I-6 Varies
Depends: by right as an associated service use if the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.1.G, otherwise special exception; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.5.H(5) allows here; by right as an associated service use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.1.G allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.1.G; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (special exception or by right as an associated service use), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.1.G and Sec. 4102.5.H set which way applies
the use table's own cell
Sec. 4102.1.G, Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(a), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(b), Sec. 4102.5.H(5), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(b), Sec. 4102.1.G(1)(c), Sec. 4102.1.G(2)(a): G. Standards for Associated Service Uses (1) In addition to the standards for specific uses, all associated service uses must comply with the following: … The associated service use must be located in the same building as the principal use. … Any associated service use other than a personal service establishment must be part of an office or industrial complex that is planned, designed, constructed, and managed on an integrated and coordinated basis. … In the I-5 and I-6 Districts, a carryout restaurant must be part of an office or industrial complex that is planned, designed, constructed, and managed on an integrated and coordinated basis, and no building permit may be approved for the restaurant unless a building permit has been approved for the related building(s). … The combined gross floor area of all associated service uses may not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area of the building. In addition, except for a child care center, each individual establishment may not exceed 2,500 square feet of gross floor area. … The hours of operation must generally conform to the business hours of the principal use, but may not exceed 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. … An associated service use may use the parking rate for the principal use.
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)
SE/A+Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Restaurant, Carryout", column "I-6", reads "SE/A+". 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.
I-6 (same district)
when the use meets the use standards in Sec. 4102.1.G
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)
A+Sec. 4102.1.G
G. Standards for Associated Service Uses (1) In addition to the standards for specific uses, all associated service uses must comply with the following:
I-6 (same district)
when the use does not meet the use standards in Sec. 4102.1.G
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
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.
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 "Restaurant, Carryout", 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.

Allowed only with a discretionary approval in 8 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 loaded✓/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Restaurant, Carryout", 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.
PDC / Secondary
the use table's own cell
no parcels loaded✓Sec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Restaurant, Carryout", 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
the use table's own cell
no parcels loaded✓/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Restaurant, Carryout", 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 "Restaurant, Carryout", 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 "Restaurant, Carryout", 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 "Restaurant, Carryout", 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.
PRM / Secondary
the use table's own cell
no parcels loaded✓/SESec. 4101
Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Restaurant, Carryout", column "PRM / 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
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 "Restaurant, Carryout", 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.

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