Fairfax County, VA, excluding the incorporated towns, which run their own zoning.
“stable, riding or boarding” matches 2 uses this ordinance names separately. We do not choose between them — they can have different answers, so every one is shown.
| District | Properties loaded | Code | What says so |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 Varies Depends: by right as an accessory use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.7.K(1) allows here; administrative permit, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.7.K allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.7.K; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right as an accessory use or administrative permit), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.7.K set which way applies when the use standards in Sec. 4102.7.K allow it this way Sec. 4102.7.K(1), Sec. 4102.7.K(2), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(c), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(a), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(b), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(d), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(e): On lots containing two to less than five acres, up to five horses may be boarded, and on lots containing five or more acres, up to eight horses may be boarded. … Riding lessons are permitted on lots containing a minimum of two acres, subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator and this subsection 4102.7.K. … The primary residence of the permit applicant must be located on the same lot where the horseback riding lessons are given; however, the applicant is not required to conduct the horseback riding lessons or care for the horses that are kept, boarded, or maintained on the property. … On lots containing a minimum of two acres but less than five acres, no more than two students are allowed at any given time and up to eight students are allowed in any one day. … On lots containing five acres or more, a maximum of four students are allowed at any given time and up to eight students are allowed in any one day. … The hours of horseback riding lessons are limited to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. During that time, one nonresident person, whether paid or not for their services, may assist with the horseback riding lessons or care for the horses. … All horses used in the horseback riding lessons must be kept on the property and no horses may be transported or ridden onto the property for the lessons. | 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) | A | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Limited Riding or Boarding Stable", column "R-1", reads "A/AP". 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. |
| R-1 (same district) when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.7.K(1) allows here | 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) | A/AP | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Limited Riding or Boarding Stable", column "R-1", reads "A/AP". 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. |
| R-A Varies Depends: by right as an accessory use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.7.K(1) allows here; administrative permit, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.7.K allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.7.K; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right as an accessory use or administrative permit), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.7.K set which way applies when the use standards in Sec. 4102.7.K allow it this way Sec. 4102.7.K(1), Sec. 4102.7.K(2), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(c), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(a), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(b), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(d), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(e): On lots containing two to less than five acres, up to five horses may be boarded, and on lots containing five or more acres, up to eight horses may be boarded. … Riding lessons are permitted on lots containing a minimum of two acres, subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator and this subsection 4102.7.K. … The primary residence of the permit applicant must be located on the same lot where the horseback riding lessons are given; however, the applicant is not required to conduct the horseback riding lessons or care for the horses that are kept, boarded, or maintained on the property. … On lots containing a minimum of two acres but less than five acres, no more than two students are allowed at any given time and up to eight students are allowed in any one day. … On lots containing five acres or more, a maximum of four students are allowed at any given time and up to eight students are allowed in any one day. … The hours of horseback riding lessons are limited to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. During that time, one nonresident person, whether paid or not for their services, may assist with the horseback riding lessons or care for the horses. … All horses used in the horseback riding lessons must be kept on the property and no horses may be transported or ridden onto the property for the lessons. | 13 22066 (7), 22079 (1), 22124 (3), 22182 (2) | A | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Limited Riding or Boarding Stable", column "R-A", reads "A/AP". 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. |
| R-A (same district) when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.7.K(1) allows here | 13 22066 (7), 22079 (1), 22124 (3), 22182 (2) | A/AP | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Limited Riding or Boarding Stable", column "R-A", reads "A/AP". 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. |
| R-C Varies Depends: by right as an accessory use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.7.K(1) allows here; administrative permit, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.7.K allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.7.K; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right as an accessory use or administrative permit), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.7.K set which way applies when the use standards in Sec. 4102.7.K allow it this way Sec. 4102.7.K(1), Sec. 4102.7.K(2), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(c), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(a), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(b), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(d), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(e): On lots containing two to less than five acres, up to five horses may be boarded, and on lots containing five or more acres, up to eight horses may be boarded. … Riding lessons are permitted on lots containing a minimum of two acres, subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator and this subsection 4102.7.K. … The primary residence of the permit applicant must be located on the same lot where the horseback riding lessons are given; however, the applicant is not required to conduct the horseback riding lessons or care for the horses that are kept, boarded, or maintained on the property. … On lots containing a minimum of two acres but less than five acres, no more than two students are allowed at any given time and up to eight students are allowed in any one day. … On lots containing five acres or more, a maximum of four students are allowed at any given time and up to eight students are allowed in any one day. … The hours of horseback riding lessons are limited to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. During that time, one nonresident person, whether paid or not for their services, may assist with the horseback riding lessons or care for the horses. … All horses used in the horseback riding lessons must be kept on the property and no horses may be transported or ridden onto the property for the lessons. | 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) | A | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Limited Riding or Boarding Stable", column "R-C", reads "A/AP". 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. |
| R-C (same district) when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.7.K(1) allows here | 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) | A/AP | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Limited Riding or Boarding Stable", column "R-C", reads "A/AP". 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. |
| R-E Varies Depends: by right as an accessory use, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.7.K(1) allows here; administrative permit, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.7.K allows here and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4102.7.K; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (by right as an accessory use or administrative permit), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.7.K set which way applies when the use standards in Sec. 4102.7.K allow it this way Sec. 4102.7.K(1), Sec. 4102.7.K(2), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(c), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(a), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(b), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(d), Sec. 4102.7.K(3)(e): On lots containing two to less than five acres, up to five horses may be boarded, and on lots containing five or more acres, up to eight horses may be boarded. … Riding lessons are permitted on lots containing a minimum of two acres, subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator and this subsection 4102.7.K. … The primary residence of the permit applicant must be located on the same lot where the horseback riding lessons are given; however, the applicant is not required to conduct the horseback riding lessons or care for the horses that are kept, boarded, or maintained on the property. … On lots containing a minimum of two acres but less than five acres, no more than two students are allowed at any given time and up to eight students are allowed in any one day. … On lots containing five acres or more, a maximum of four students are allowed at any given time and up to eight students are allowed in any one day. … The hours of horseback riding lessons are limited to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. During that time, one nonresident person, whether paid or not for their services, may assist with the horseback riding lessons or care for the horses. … All horses used in the horseback riding lessons must be kept on the property and no horses may be transported or ridden onto the property for the lessons. | 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) | A | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Limited Riding or Boarding Stable", column "R-E", reads "A/AP". 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. |
| R-E (same district) when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.7.K(1) allows here | 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) | A/AP | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Limited Riding or Boarding Stable", column "R-E", reads "A/AP". 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. |
| District | Properties loaded | Code | What says so |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDH / Secondary Varies Depends: only if shown on an approved development plan and the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4101.1.B; special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.D(3) allows here when the use stays within the limits in Sec. 4101.1.B Sec. 4102.2.D(3), Sec. 4101.1.B: The minimum lot size is two acres for a riding or boarding stable where six, seven, or eight horses or ponies are kept, and five acres for a riding or boarding stable where nine or more horses or ponies are kept. These totals do not include any horses or ponies owned by a resident of the property. … 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 | ✓/SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Stable, Riding or Boarding", 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. |
| PRC / Residential Varies Depends: if shown on an approved development plan, otherwise special exception, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.D(3) allows here when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.D(3) allows here Sec. 4102.2.D(3): The minimum lot size is two acres for a riding or boarding stable where six, seven, or eight horses or ponies are kept, and five acres for a riding or boarding stable where nine or more horses or ponies are kept. These totals do not include any horses or ponies owned by a resident of the property. | no parcels loaded | ✓/SE | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.2, row "Stable, Riding or Boarding", 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 Varies Depends: special exception or special permit, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.D(3) allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (special exception or special permit), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.D set which way applies when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.D(3) allows here Sec. 4102.2.D(3): The minimum lot size is two acres for a riding or boarding stable where six, seven, or eight horses or ponies are kept, and five acres for a riding or boarding stable where nine or more horses or ponies are kept. These totals do not include any horses or ponies owned by a resident of the property. | 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/SP | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Stable, Riding or Boarding", column "R-1", reads "SE/SP". 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. |
| R-A Varies Depends: special exception or special permit, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.D(3) allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (special exception or special permit), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.D set which way applies when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.D(3) allows here Sec. 4102.2.D(3): The minimum lot size is two acres for a riding or boarding stable where six, seven, or eight horses or ponies are kept, and five acres for a riding or boarding stable where nine or more horses or ponies are kept. These totals do not include any horses or ponies owned by a resident of the property. | 13 22066 (7), 22079 (1), 22124 (3), 22182 (2) | SE/SP | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Stable, Riding or Boarding", column "R-A", reads "SE/SP". 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. |
| R-C Varies Depends: special exception or special permit, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.D(3) allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (special exception or special permit), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.D set which way applies when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.D(3) allows here Sec. 4102.2.D(3): The minimum lot size is two acres for a riding or boarding stable where six, seven, or eight horses or ponies are kept, and five acres for a riding or boarding stable where nine or more horses or ponies are kept. These totals do not include any horses or ponies owned by a resident of the property. | 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/SP | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Stable, Riding or Boarding", column "R-C", reads "SE/SP". 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. |
| R-E Varies Depends: special exception or special permit, only if the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.D(3) allows here; this table cell allows the use in more than one way (special exception or special permit), and the use standards in Sec. 4102.2.D set which way applies when the use is a type or location that Sec. 4102.2.D(3) allows here Sec. 4102.2.D(3): The minimum lot size is two acres for a riding or boarding stable where six, seven, or eight horses or ponies are kept, and five acres for a riding or boarding stable where nine or more horses or ponies are kept. These totals do not include any horses or ponies owned by a resident of the property. | 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/SP | Sec. 4101 Read from the use table: Table 4101.1, row "Stable, Riding or Boarding", column "R-E", reads "SE/SP". 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. |
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