Residential Side-Yard and Rear-Yard Additions
Summary
Homeowners are seeking special exceptions to expand their older, compact homes while navigating tight setback rules. The board evaluated requests for second-story additions that align with existing non-complying side yard walls.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Negligible public financial impact, involving private residential property improvements.
Individual homeowners gaining additional living space.
None identified during proceedings.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing — October 19, 2026
Homeowners are seeking special exceptions to expand their older, compact homes while navigating tight setback rules. The board evaluated requests for second-story additions that align with existing non-complying side yard walls.
Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing — September 14, 2026
Homeowners across Alexandria are requesting special exceptions and variances to expand their homes into required side and rear yards, reflecting tight lot constraints and growing family space needs.
Related development
9 Potomac Court Variances
Deferred to a future meeting because the applicant did not provide proper legal notice.
2807 Old Dominion Boulevard Special Exception
Allows the homeowner to move forward with a previously approved addition that expired before construction began.
520 East Mount Ida Avenue Special Exception
Allows a homeowner to add much-needed bedroom and bathroom space to a small residential footprint.
908 Beverley Drive
Creates an additional residential building lot in Del Ray.
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