3501 Buckman Rd, Alexandria, VA 22309

Planned Residential Mixed Use District

The PRM District provides for high density, multiple family residential development (generally with a minimum density of 40 dwelling units per acre) and for mixed use development consisting primarily of multiple family residential development (generally with a density of at least 20 dwelling units per acre), with secondary office or other commercial uses. PRM Districts should be located in those limited areas where high density residential or residential mixed use development is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, such as within areas delineated as Transit Station Areas, Community Business Centers, Commercial Revitalization Districts or Areas, and Urban and Suburban Centers. The PRM District regulations promote high standards in design and layout, encourage compatibility among uses within the development and integration with adjacent developments, encourage the use of Transportation Demand Management techniques, and otherwise implement the stated purpose and intent of this Ordinance and the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. Rezoning to and development under this district will be permitted only in accordance with development plans prepared and approved in accordance with the provisions of ordinance subsection 8100.2.E.