Mt Vernon Overlay District

The purpose of this layer is to show the extent of the area that allows business owners along Mount Vernon Avenue in the City of Alexandria to be able to operate businesses of certain types with an administrative approval only ( without a Special Use Permit).  The following uses are permitted pursuant that the business has met the standards and procedures of section 11-5131.  Restaurant up to max of 60 seats, outdoor dining up to 16 seats, amusement enterprise, outdoor food and crafts market, neighborhood outdoor garden center up to a maximum of 10000 sq. ft., and outdoor display of retail goods.  Planning and Zoning staff, as well as other agencies in the city government use this layer to identify the appropriate location of the above mentioned special uses in this special overlay zone.  This layer assists planning staff in approving applications and is managing compliance with all the conditions that are imposed on the business.  The Overlay Zone is designed to enhance economic development and to ease in operating a business in the City of Alexandria.