Arlington, Virginia Zoning Map
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Arlington, Virginia Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type. Arlington's ordinance does not state permitted uses as citywide flags, so they are read from each district's own table rather than summarised here.
| Zone Code | Category | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
S-3A Special District | - | 4,971.1 ac | Standards & uses → |
R-6 One Family Dwelling District | - | 4,487.4 ac | Standards & uses → |
R-10 One Family Dwelling District | - | 2,030.8 ac | Standards & uses → |
RA14-26 Multiple Family Dwelling District | - | 757.6 ac | Standards & uses → |
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What does S-3A actually permit?
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Run it →How is Arlington zoned?
Arlington regulates land through 38 zoning districts, and the multiple family districts state a density range rather than a single figure: RA6-15, RA7-16, RA8-18 and RA14-26, plus RA4.8 and a hotel variant.
A range in the district code is unusual and more informative than a ceiling, since it states both the floor and the top of what the district contemplates. RA14-26 is the largest of them at roughly 758 acres.
The mixed use districts write a floor area ratio into the code: C-O at roughly 186 acres, C-O-1.5 at about 191 and C-O-2.5 at roughly 235. The decimal is the intensity the district permits.
The one family districts state lot size at 5, 6, 8, 10 and 20, with R-6 the largest residential district at roughly 4,487 acres, and two townhouse variants pair a residential district with townhouse use.
A Special District covers roughly 4,971 acres, the largest classification in the county, so a very large share of Arlington sits outside the conventional categories.
A multiple family and hotel district at roughly 67 acres names lodging within a residential classification.
A Public Service District covers roughly 142 acres and light industrial about 90. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Arlington zoning: frequently asked questions
Why do Arlington's multifamily codes show a range?
Districts such as RA6-15, RA7-16, RA8-18 and RA14-26 state both a floor and a ceiling for density rather than a single figure. That is more informative than a ceiling alone.
What do the decimals in the mixed use codes mean?
They state the floor area ratio the district permits: C-O at roughly 186 acres, C-O-1.5 at about 191 and C-O-2.5 at roughly 235 acres.
What is the Special District?
The largest classification in the county at roughly 4,971 acres, meaning a very large share of Arlington sits outside the conventional residential, commercial and industrial categories.
How is one family lot size stated?
At 5, 6, 8, 10 and 20, with R-6 the largest residential district at roughly 4,487 acres and R-10 second at about 2,031.
Is there a hotel district?
Yes, a multiple family and hotel district covering roughly 67 acres, naming lodging within a residential classification rather than as a commercial use.
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Zoning data is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice. Verify with the Arlington planning department before acquisition or design.