The Site Plan Unit is responsible for plan reviews to ensure emergency access; adequate fire hydrant locations; fire flows; fire department connections; fire lanes; ladder truck accessibility in mid-rise to high-rise buildings and handicap accessibility. In addition, the physical designs of the streets are examined for characteristics such as width, length and grade. The Site Plan Unit works closely with various City Departments to include Planning and Zoning, Transportation & Environmental Services, and Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities.

Cooper, Charles - Site Plan Review Project Facilitator
703.746.4197
charles.cooper@alexandriava.gov

Hours of Operation:  Monday - Friday,  8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

As the general welfare, health, safety and convenience of the community are directly affected by the development of land, it is in the direct interest of the public that site development be conceived, designed and developed in accordance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code, the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code and the Code of the City of Alexandria.
The Site Plan Unit reviews the following projects:

• Alexandria Planning Commission
  • Development Site Plans
  • Public Right-of-Way Encroachments
  • Special Use Permits
  • Property Subdivisions
  • Vacations of Public Right-of-Way
  • Development Special Use Permits
     
• Boards of Architectural Review (Parker-Gray and Old & Historic)
  • Certificate of Appropriateness
     
• Board of Zoning Appeals
  • Variance
  • Special Exceptions
     
• Fire Department
  • ISO Fire Flow Calculations

Related Information

• Guide for Determining Needed Fire Flow
• When A Permit Is Required
• Planning & Zoning's Development Division 

Site Plan Review Process Flow Chart