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  • Live

    Make the most of Alexandria's outstanding quality of life with information and services of interest to residents.

    • Be Prepared

      Are you ready? Find resources and information to help residents, businesses and visitors to prepare for all types of emergencies, and to stay safe.

      • Flooding Preparedness
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      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

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    • Historic Preservation

      Historic Alexandria is a treasure trove of early structures, artifacts, and records that creates a unique way of life for its citizens and provides enjoyment for thousands of people who visit this special community every year. The City continues to add resources to its collection of local and nationally designated historic districts.

      • Alexandria History
      • Board of Architectural Review
      • Historic Alexandria
      • Historic Districts
    • Licenses & Permits

      Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria.

      • Building & Construction
      • Business Licenses
      • Health Permits
      • Marriage Licenses
      • Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
    • Parking

      Information about parking in the City of Alexandria, including parking options, enforcement, districts and permits.

      • Contest a Parking Ticket
      • Guest Parking Permits
      • Parking Permits
      • Parking Studies
      • Parking in Old Town
      • Pay a Parking Ticket
    • Public Health & Wellness

      Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Domestic Violence
      • Environmental Health
      • Environmental Quality
      • Health Department
      • Health Clinics
      • Sexual Assault
      • Substance Abuse Prevention
      • Substance Abuse Services
      • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
      • Teen Wellness Center
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

      • Fire Department
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      • Circuit Court
      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • General District Court
      • J&DR Court
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    • Public Works

      Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

      • Bridge Maintenance
      • Paving and Potholes
      • Sewer Maintenance
      • Street Sweeping
    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Payments
      • Personal Property/Car Tax
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Real Estate Tax
      • Tax Guide
      • Tax Relief
    • Schools & Libraries

      Did you know that ACPS is one of the most diverse school systems in the country? Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a myriad of ethnic and cultural groups. The Alexandria Library is an educational, user-oriented service institution providing free public access to recorded knowledge and ideas.

      • Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)
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      • Child Care
      • Higher Learning
      • Out of School Time Programs
    • Social Services

      The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

      • Aging & Adult Services
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      • Housing Resources
      • Mentoring Programs
      • Military & Veteran Services
    • Trash & Recycling

      Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs.

      • Recycling
      • Refuse Collection
      • Yard Waste
    • Utilities

      The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective service:

      • Cable TV (Comcast / Xfinity)
      • Drinking Water (Virginia American Water)
      • Electricity (Dominion Energy)
      • Natural Gas (Washington Gas)
      • Sewage/Water Treatment (Alex Renew)
      • Wired Telephone (Verizon)
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    Whether you live here or are just visiting, Alexandria is a great place to shop, dine, take in the arts, get outdoors, and just have fun.

    • About Alexandria

      If you are looking for small-town charm and big-city amenities, Alexandria is the place to find them. Alexandria has a fascinating history, and many of its historic buildings are still preserved today. The City's many historic homes, churches, businesses, and museums allow residents and visitors alike to experience the past that makes it the charming town it is today.

      • Alexandria's History
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      • Visit Alexandria
    • Arts & Culture

      Through engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to arts and culture, the City builds a vibrant community for its residents, workers, and visitors.

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      • Office of Historic Alexandria
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      Find events and activities, shops and restaurants, concerts and performances, arts and culture, historic attractions, parks and libraries, farmers' markets, and more.

      • City Concerts
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    • Museums & Historic Sites

      Alexandria is a desirable location to live, work and play. The City owns many of the premier historic sites in Alexandria and it is charged with the conservation, interpretation and promotion of these links to the past.

      • City Museums
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      • Office of Historic Alexandria
    • Parks & Recreation

      Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

      • Classes & Camps
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      • ParkLink Interactive Map
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    • Visit Alexandria

      Information about visiting Alexandria, including shopping, dining, attractions, accommodations, events listings and more. Plan your visit with an itinerary builder, interactive maps, hotel booking, online restaurant reservations and much more.

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      What you need to know about animals, pets and wildlife in Alexandria.

      • Animal Adoption
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    • Buildings & Construction

      The City provides services to residents, businesses, contractors, and visitors needing permits for constructions and other developments.

      • Building Codes
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      • Green Building
      • Land Use & Zoning
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      • Eco-City Alexandria
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    • Maps & GIS

      Geographic Information Systems (GIS) centrally manages, shares and analyzes information about locations through specialized mapping technology. This information increases transparency, improves many City technology applications and provides critical data to decision makers and the public.

      • Interactive Maps
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    • Parks & Recreation

      Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

      • Classes & Camps
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      • Facility & Park Rentals
      • Farmers' Markets
      • Marina & Waterfront
      • Parks & Trails
      • Pools & Aquatics
      • Recreation Centers
      • Sports Leagues & Programs
    • Property & Housing

      The City administers various housing-related programs and services.

      • Housing Master Plan
      • Landlord & Property Manager Resources
      • Maps & GIS
      • Office of Housing
      • Parcel Viewer
      • Real Estate Assessments
    • Public Health & Wellness

      Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health.

      • Aging & Adult Services
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      • Environmental Health
      • Environmental Quality
      • Health Department
      • Health Clinics
      • Sexual and Domestic Violence Services
      • Substance Abuse Services
      • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
      • Teen Wellness Center
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

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      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • General District Court
      • J&DR Court
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    • Public Works

      Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

      • Bridge Maintenance
      • Paving & Potholes
      • Sewer Maintenance
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    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Payments
      • Personal Property/Car Tax
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Real Estate Tax
      • Tax Guide
      • Tax Relief
    • Social Services

      The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Child Care
      • Children & Families
      • Discrimination & Disabilities
      • Gang & Youth Violence Prevention
      • Homeless Services
      • Housing Assistance
      • Human Rights
      • Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
      • Mentoring Programs
      • Military & Veteran Services
    • Trash & Recycling

      Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs.

      • Recycling
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      • Yard Waste
    • Transportation

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Bicycling in Alexandria
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  • Business

    Ideally located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live and do business on the east coast. Learn how we can help you start or relocate your business in Alexandria, and access resources for existing businesses and commuters.

    • Business Resources

      The City provides services and resources to help existing businesses expand within the City and promotes recruiting new businesses in Alexandria.

      • Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)
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      Alexandria offers wide range of job opportunities and services. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options.

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    • Licenses & Permits

      Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria.

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      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

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      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

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      The Alexandria City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected at-large for three-year terms. The Mayor, who is chosen on a separate ballot, presides over meetings of the Council and serves as the ceremonial head of government.

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Permit Guidelines - Transportation & Environmental Services

Page updated on June 17, 2022 at 3:44 PM

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Basic Guidelines

Any work in or use of the public right-of-way (street, landscaping strip [area between the sidewalk and the street], sidewalk, public alleys) requires a permit from Transportation & Environmental Services. This could include activities such as placing a ladder and/or scaffolding on the sidewalk, closing the sidewalk or travel lane, locating a dumpster, trailer, or crane on the sidewalk or street, stock piling materials, excavation, and special events such as a block party, foot race/walk-a-thon, parade/procession. See the full list of activities and permits below.

A permit for work in/use of the public right-of-way should be applied for five (5) business days prior to the start of the work. A drawing will be required showing the location of the work/use and equipment, together with a maintenance of traffic (MOT) plan. Submitted MOT plans must be specific to the work described on the associated permit application. The location of work and the MOT may be combined on the same drawing. The MOT plan must meet the requirements of the current version of the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual and the Virginia Department of Transportation's Work Zone Pedestrian and Bicycle Guidance (WXPBG).  

Submit Applications Online

The City's APEX Permitting & Land Use System makes it easier for customers to apply for and obtain permits and approvals electronically. APEX offers electronic application, plan submission and review for permits and land use applications; online payments; real-time status tracking for permit and land use applications; online inspection scheduling, tracking and updates; advanced search capabilities; and easy, effective communication with customers.

  • Submit a permit application using APEX

For help with T&ES permit applications, call 703.746.4035.

Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) and Construction General Permits

In accordance with the new Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Regulations, effective on July 1, 2014, the City of Alexandria will administer construction general permits for discharges of stormwater from local construction activities. For more information on how to obtain a construction general permit, please visit the Water Quality Regulations and Permitting webpage.

Emergencies

Per City code section 5-2-141(b): When an emergency demands the work to be done immediately, provided the permit could not reasonably and practicably have been obtained beforehand, the person may proceed with an opening without a permit; provided, however, that notification of such emergency work shall be given to the director of Transportation & Environmental Services by telephone before proceeding with the work. The person shall therefore apply for a permit on the first regular business day on which the office of the director of Transportation & Environmental Services is open for business, and the permit shall be retroactive to the date when the work was begun.

Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

Please follow the links below for requested documents. 

  • Virginia Department of Transportation's Work Zone Pedestrian and Bicycle Guidance (WZPBG)
  • Virginia Work Area Protection Manual (VWAMP)
  • Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Permit applications and drawings (no larger than 11 x 17) may be submitted by e-mail to TESPermits@alexandriava.gov  

In accordance with the WZPGB, the MOT must also address the safe conveyance of pedestrian and bicycle traffic, through or around the work area (see  Memo to Industry 04-18 for more details). The standard accepted treatment for sidewalks and bicycle traffic is to maintain a safe path around the site, and closing sidewalks and directing pedestrians to cross the street will be exception for only extreme circumstances. The Virginia Work Area Protection Manual and the WZPBG may be accessed on the Virginia Department of Transportation web page. Please note that all drawings are required to have a North arrow to aid in orientation. 

See attached examples of MOT plans for small road closure and/or work in an intersection. The attached MOT plans are examples and are provided for informational purposes only. If the proposed work is part of an approved site plan, special use permit or grading plan, a copy of the approved plan sheet showing the work to be performed, must be attached to the permit application.

If reserved parking is needed, it must be indicated on the drawing. Parking must be approved and paid for no later than three (3) business days prior to when it is needed. (See Temporary Parking Regulations for requirements and fees.) 

Permit Requirements

All maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans shall be in conformance with the current version of the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, the Virginia Department of Transportation's Work Zone Pedestrian and Bicycle Guidance, and Memo to Industry 04-18.

The name of the insured on the certificate of insurance, and the name of the principal on the required bonds must be identical to the name of the applicant/contractor on the permit application.

LADDER/SCAFFOLDING ON RIGHT-OF-WAY

Barricades must be placed on the sidewalk at both ends of the scaffolding. Barricades must be Group 2, per the current version of the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual. Pass-through scaffolding may be required upon review of the application. A minimum of 4 feet of sidewalk must remain open for pedestrian traffic. The public right-of-way must be protected from falling materials. Any fallen debris must be removed immediately. The sidewalk is to be restored to the satisfaction of the Infrastructure Right of Way Division of Transportation & Environmental Services. Submit your request by filling out an application for permit to perform work in the Right-of-Way. Include a drawing showing ladder/scaffolding location, also barricade locations. *General liability insurance required. 

CLOSE SIDEWALK

When it is permitted to close the sidewalk (please review Memo to Industry 04-18 for details about sidewalk closures), barricades and "Sidewalk Closed" signs must be placed on the sidewalk immediately adjacent to the work area. "Sidewalk Closed Ahead, Cross Here" signs must be placed at the closest adjacent sidewalks to warn pedestrians of the closing so they may safely cross to the other side of the street. Submit your request by filling out an application for permit to perform work in the Right-of-Way. Include a drawing showing the section of sidewalk to be closed, barricades and detail of the signs. Note: When the requested work is part of an approved Final Site Plan, DSP, DSUP, or Grading Plan, then a copy of the applicable plan sheet, showing the work to be permitted, must be provided at the time of permit application. The provided plan sheet must be a copy of the approved and released plan with required signatures. *General liability insurance is required. 

CROSSING THE CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK WITH HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Minor Crossing: Wood may be placed in the gutter to assist crossing without damage to the curb. This wood must be removed at the end of each day's work and during rainy weather to allow water to go down the gutter.

Major Crossing: A pipe, 4 inch minimum diameter, is to be placed in the gutter and is to be covered with asphalt to allow trucks to cross over the curb without damage to the curb. The crossing must be approved in the field by the Construction & Inspection inspector before use. Brick sidewalk must be covered by timbers or plywood to keep the sidewalk in good condition. Submit your request by filling out an application for permit to perform work in the Right-of-Way. Include a drawing showing where the curb, gutter and sidewalk will be crossed,and indicate if wood or steel pipe will be used. If a NO PARKING sign is needed, please identify what type of parking is on the street - metered, or non-metered. *General liability insurance and a performance and payment bond are required.

DUMPSTER IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

A permit to perform work in the Right-of-Way must be completed and submitted, along with a sketch showing the location where the dumpster will be placed. Dumpsters must be placed a minimum of 20 feet away from a stop bar or crosswalk. Flashing barricades must be placed at each end of the dumpster, must be shown on the sketch, and must comply with the current version of the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual. The applicant is required to provide the name of the company which will provide the dumpster. Any application for a dumpster without this information will not be accepted.

The company providing the dumpster must affix a current City of Alexandria Solid Waste sticker to the dumpster before placing it on the right-of-way. Permits will not be issued if the solid waste stickers have not been purchased. The companies providing the dumpsters may purchase a solid waste sticker by completing a solid waste application and paying the required fee. The application may be obtained by calling the Solid Waste Division at 703-746-4410, or from the city web site, alexandriava.gov – select Departments; Transportation & Environmental Services; Resource Recovery; Solid Waste Hauler Permitting and Reporting.

Applications, which have been accepted, to place a dumpster on the right-of-way, will be reviewed within 3 days. Upon approval, and after the required permit and parking fees have been paid, the permit will be issued. Requests for reserved parking spaces for the dumpster will not be processed until all fees are paid. Parking will become available 3 business days after the permit is issued. * General liability insurance is required 

PACKING CRATES/PODS/ OR TRAILERS FOR MOVING

Packing crates, pods and trailers for moving will be permitted in a similar manner as dumpsters regarding barricades and insurance. Flashing barricades must be placed at each end of the crate, pod or trailer. Submit request on permit to perform work in the Right-of-Way together with a drawing showing the location of the packing crate, pod or trailer. Packing crates, pods, and trailers must be placed a minimum of 20 feet away from a stop bar or crosswalk. *General liability insurance required. 

CRANE OR MANLIFT

If the crane or manlift encroaches into the travel lane, a flagman must be provided to control one-way reversible traffic flow, if necessary, and/or parking must be removed on the opposite side of the street, and a cone-marked center line must be provided to separate the opposing flow of traffic. Submit your request by filling out an application for permit to perform work in the Right-of-Way. Include three copies of a drawing showing the crane location, the outriggers and the required parking. Also include three copies of a maintenance of traffic plan. *General liability insurance required.

LANE CLOSURE

Submit your request by filling out an application for permit to perform work in the Right-of-Way. Include a maintenance of traffic plan. Note: When the requested work is part of an approved Final Site Plan, DSP, DSUP, or Grading Plan, then a copy of the applicable plan sheet, showing the work to be permitted, must be provided at the time of permit application. The provided plan sheet must be a copy of the approved and released plan with required signatures. *General liability insurance required. 

INGRESS AND EGRESS

A permit is required when a property owner wants to establish a temporary construction entrance in a location that does not have an existing curb cut. This permit may be applied for on the Right-of-Way application, and shall be submitted with a drawing showing the location and the proposed temporary entrance. Note: When the requested work is part of an approved Final Site Plan, DSP, DSUP, or Grading Plan, then a copy of the applicable plan sheet, showing the work to be permitted, must be provided at the time of permit to perform work in the Right-of-Way. The provided plan sheet must be a copy of the approved and released plan with required signatures. A certificate of insurance for general liability is required, naming the City of Alexandria as additional insured. *General liability insurance and a performance and payment bond are required. 

STREET CLOSURE: FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES

This request shall be submitted on the permit to perform work in the Right-of-Way, together with a drawing showing the location of work to be performed, a complete maintenance of traffic (MOT) plan, including all detour signage. The MOT must also indicate the location of required reserved parking. Note: When the requested work is part of an approved Final Site Plan, DSP, DSUP, or Grading Plan, then a copy of the applicable plan sheet, showing the work to be permitted, must be provided at the time of permit application. The provided plan sheet must be a copy of the approved and released plan with required signatures. *General liability insurance is required. 

STOCK PILING MATERIAL IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

Stockpiling stone, soil, sand, or similar materials near a storm inlet will require provision of storm inlet protection from the stored materials. Flashing barricades must be placed at each end of the materials. Submit your request by filling out an application for permit to perform work in the Right-of-Way. Include a drawing showing location of materials to be stored. *General liability insurance required. 

TRAILER IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

Must be in compliance with the approved site plan and/or special use permit. A right-of-way permit for a trailer will not be issued prior to building permit approval. Submit your request by filling out an application for permit to perform work in the Right-of-Way. Include a drawing showing the location of the trailer. Also include a copy of the approved site plan and/or the approved special use permit. *General liability insurance required. 

TEMPORARY FENCE IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY  

The fence must be installed in such a way that it will not be blown over by the wind. Per city code section 5-2-22, barbed wire is prohibited. The fence must not obstruct the public sidewalk. Include a drawing showing fence location. Note: When the requested work is part of an approved Final Site Plan, DSP, DSUP, or Grading Plan, then a copy of the applicable plan sheet, showing the work to be permitted, must be provided at the time of permit application. The provided plan sheet must be a copy of the approved and released plan with required signatures. *General liability insurance required. 

OVERWEIGHT OR OVERSIZE VEHICLE PERMITS

An application must be completed and submitted no less than two (2) business days prior to the move. This is to allow staff adequate time to process the request, and to issue the permit. Applications may be faxed to 703-838-6438. Incomplete applications can not be processed. Payment may be made in person at our permit counter, 301 King Street, room 4130, by check, cash or by credit card. Credit card payments may be made over the telephone by calling our office at 703-746-4035.

  • Minimum weight that requires a permit is 60,000 pounds.
  • Minimum width that requires a permit is 102 inches.
  • Minimum height that requires a permit is 13 feet, 6 inches.

A permit is required each day, for each vehicle traveling in, or through, the city. The fee is $30.00 per vehicle, per day. No movement is permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., or on Sundays and holidays. No movement is permitted during inclement weather. All vehicles under this permit must have lights on.

Vehicles that are over size, per Virginia DMV and City of Alexandria standards, will be required to have a police escort when the vehicle is too wide to fit a single lane, and/or too long to safely negotiate turning movements.  The requirement will be evaluated by Transportation & Environmental Services Permitting Staff on a case by case basis, with consideration given to the specific vehicle dimensions and the specific hauling route.  

NONPERMANENT PLANTERS

See city code 5-2-29(e)(2). "A nonpermanent planter is a portable container that is light enough to be transported by two people when empty of soil and plants." Submit request on the permit to perform work in the Right-of-Way. The application must include location drawings, and a sketch, photo or dimensions of the planter. The permit may be issued up to one year. The expiration date will not exceed that of the liability insurance. General liability insurance, in the amount of $1,000,000 naming the City of Alexandria as an additional insured, is required. The permit fee is $125.00 per month

HORSE & CARRIAGE

An application for the Operation of a Horse & Carriage on the Public Right-of-Way must be completed. The completed application is to be submitted with a copy of the current City of Alexandria business license; a certificate of insurance for general liability with the City of Alexandria named as additional insured; a fee schedule; and a veterinarian's certificate of condition for each horse. The certificate of condition for each horse must be submitted on a quarterly basis to the Director of Animal Control and to the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services. Failure to provide the certificate of condition for each horse shall be cause for the permit to be revoked. The permit may be issued for a maximum of one year, but will not exceed the expiration date of the certificate of insurance. The permit fee is $125.00 per month.If the permit is revoked, for any reason, permit fees paid will be forfeited. 

PEDICAB/RICKSHAW

An application for the Operation of a Pedicab/Rickshaw on the Public Right-of-Way must be completed. The completed application is to be submitted with a copy of the current City of Alexandria business license; a certificate of insurance for general liability with the City of Alexandria named as additional insured; and a fee schedule. The permit may be issued for a maximum of one year, but will not exceed the expiration date of the certificate of insurance. The permit fee is $125.00 per month. If the permit is revoked, for any reason, permit fees paid will be forfeited. 

SOLICITATION OF FUNDS IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

Submit your request by filling out an application for permit to perform work in the Right-of-Way. Be sure to list each location, if there will be more than one. *General liability insurance required. 

HAULING

Required when five (5) or more loads of waste materials of any type, building or construction supplies, materials or equipment of any type, or dirt, debris or fill of any type will be hauled into or out of a site within any consecutive thirty (30) day period. No dirt, mud or debris shall be tracked/spilled onto the public right-of-way. The hauling route will be determined by the Permit Office. Submit request on Application for Hauling Permit.

EXCAVATION

Notification must be given to surrounding residents/businesses 24 hours before any work is to begin. Excavations which will take five (5) days or longer to complete will require notification to the residents/businesses two (2) weeks prior to starting any work. Before any digging begins, you must call Miss Utility at 811 and call Traffic Control for underground traffic conduit locations at 703-746-4664, and call Sewer Maintenance at 703-746-4488 for sewer locations. Each day, before work begins, you must call the Permit Office for a control number. You may do this by calling 703-746-4035 after 8:00 a.m. Failure to have a control number each day will result in your job being closed down for that day. Per city code section 5-2-148, a surcharge will be added to the permit fee when a street which has been paved within the past 5 years is cut. Openings in excess of 50 feet in length will have an additional surcharge. When steel plates are left in the roadway, warning signs must be used in each direction warning motorists of steel plates ahead. Flashing lights may also be required. During winter months, you must contact the Public Works Services Division at 703-746-4488 to report steel plate locations. Cut sheets must be submitted and approved prior to installation of sewers or curbs and gutters before any excavation may take place. When all work has been completed, you must call the Construction Permitting and Inspections Office at 703-746-4035 to request an inspection. A final inspection will be done one year later to determine release of the maintenance bond. To submit a request on Application for Excavation Permit, include: a drawing showing the extent of the excavation, including dimensions. Also include a maintenance of traffic plan. Note: When the requested work is part of an approved Final Site Plan, DSP, DSUP or Grading Plan, then a copy of the applicable plan sheet, showing the work to be permitted, must be provided at the time of permit application. The provided plan sheet must be a copy of the approved and released plan with required signatures. *General liability insurance and bonds are required. 

Please Note: Each year, from 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before thanksgiving until 7:00 a.m. on January 2, the city has a construction moratorium. Contractors and utility companies are asked to avoid starting any construction within the city right-of-way to avoid potential conflicts due to the number of motorists and visitors to the city during the Christmas holiday season.

A certificate of insurance for general liability must be given to the Transportation & Environmental Services office prior to the issuance of any permits for work in/use of the public right-of-way (with the exception of hauling permits). The general liability coverage must be a minimum of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident. The City of Alexandria must be named (on the certificate) as additional insured or co-insured. 

BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL EXCAVATION PERMITS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 

Performance and Payment Bond: Required for all excavation permits. Must cover the cost of the work, cost to be determined by the director of Transportation & Environmental Services, but may not be less than $1,000. If the permittee will have more than one permit per year, this bond may be a continuing bond, but shall not be less than $5,000.

Maintenance Bond: Required for all excavation permits. Must cover the cost of maintaining and repairing the opening, amount to be determined by the director of Transportation & Environmental Services, but may not be less than $1,000. If the permittee will have more than one permit per year, this bond may be a continuing bond, but shall not be less than $5,000. The term of the maintenance bond shall begin on the date the city is notified by the permittee that the work is completed and shall terminate upon issuance of a final inspection by the director of Transportation & Environmental Services. In no case shall the date of termination be less than one year after the date the city is notified by the permittee that the work is completed. 

If a permittee will obtain a permit for working at only one location, a combined Performance and Payment Bond and Maintenance Bond may be used. The date of termination for this bond is the same as that for the Maintenance Bond.

If a check is used in lieu of a bond, the check must either be a certified check or a cashier's check. The date of termination for the certified check or the cashier's check will be determined using the same criteria as for the Maintenance Bond.

BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMITS TO CROSS THE CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK, AND FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Performance and Payment Bond: Required for all permits to cross the curb, gutter and sidewalk, and for ingress and egress. Must cover the cost of the work, cost to be determined by the director of Transportation & Environmental Services, but may not be less than $500. A performance and payment bond will be required for each location and the job location must be shown on the bond. When the work granted by the permit has been completed, the applicant shall call 703.746.4035 and request an inspection. The performance and payment bond will be returned upon approval of the inspection.

If a check is used in lieu of the bond, the check must either be a certified check or a cashier's check. Requirements to refund the check will be the same as release of the performance and payment bond.

Permit Fees: Excavation permits, which can be issued for a period of one day to a period of 30 days, are $250.00 per city block. If the work is not completed within the time frame for which the permit has been issued, per city code section 5-2-152, "If the permittee shall be unable to complete the work within the specified time, provided the work was commenced prior to the expiration of time, he shall, prior to the expiration of the permit, present in writing to the director of transportation and environmental services a request for an extension of time, setting forth therein the reasons for the requested extension." An additional $250.00 fee (per city block) will be required. A permit application and drawings are required with the request. See the Note below.

Permits for work in the public right-of-way, such as cranes, dumpsters, sidewalk closing, sidewalk crossing, placing a ladder or scaffolding on the sidewalk, or hauling, etc. are $125.00 each. These permits are issued for a period of one day to 30 days. If the work is not completed within the time frame for which the permit has been issued, the permit can be renewed for an additional $125.00 fee. Reserved Parking and No Parking fees are as outlined on the Temporary Reserved Parking sheet.

NOTE: Requests for permit renewals/extensions must be made in the same manner as the original permit - with an application,  work drawings and the maintenance of traffic plan. The new application is to indicate work that is remaining to be completed.

SANITARY SEWER LATERAL CONNECTIONS

A sanitary sewer lateral connection permit is required from the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services to connect sanitary sewer laterals to the City's sanitary sewer mains. The sanitary sewer lateral connection application, may be used to apply for the connection, the associated excavation, and any lane closure, sidewalk closure, or street closure that may be required in the performance of this work. If reserved parking or no parking is needed, that information may also be included on the same application. The connection must conform to the city standard lateral connection detail (CSLC-1A and CSLC-1B) and must be shown on the drawing provided with the application. *General liability insurance is required. Bonding requirements are as stated for an excavation permit.

SPECIAL EVENTS: PARADES/PROCESSIONS, FOOT RACES/WALK-A-THONS

Step #1: The event must be approved by the Special Events Committee. Contact the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities at 703.746.5519.

Step #2: Bring all Special Events Committee approvals to the permit office in City Hall, 301 King Street, Room 4130. A permit application must be filed, complete with the approvals from the Special Events Committee and a certificate of insurance for general liability. This approval process must be done at least five (5) business days before the event. If the street is to be closed during the event, a petition, signed by all residents/businesses within the block must also be submitted. If NO PARKING signs are required, you must make this request separately at the time you apply for the permit. 

FILMING

All requests for filming in the City of Alexandria must be submitted to and approved by the Alexandria Convention & Visitor's Association (ACVA). Begin the permitting process by filling out the Film Application on the Visit Alexandria website. Once the permit is submitted, the staff of the ACVA will direct applicants to the appropriate offices of the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services for any necessary additional permits that may be required for use of the public right-of-way. For additional questions, contact the ACVA at 703.746.3300.

RESIDENTIAL BLOCK PARTY/STREET CLOSURE

An application, along with a petition, signed by each property owner or primary resident/business in the block, showing their agreement to close the block, and a certificate of insurance covering the event in the amount of $1,000,000*, naming the City of Alexandria as additional insured must be submitted. The fee for this permit is $125.00.

The application must be submitted a minimum of five (5) business days before the scheduled block party/street closure. Please be advised that closing of arterial and collector streets is NOT permitted. There shall be no intersecting streets within the block where the party is to be held, or no more than one "T" intersecting street, alley or right-of-way. During the event, access into or out of the block will be available only to emergency vehicles. All activity granted by this permit must be contained entirely within the closed block. 

Folding plastic or wood-metal barricades (type II), 2 feet wide, 3 feet high must be placed at each end of the block and at the "T" street, alley or right-of-way opening into the block no more than 5 feet apart. If the street is to be closed beyond sundown, flashing lights must be placed on the barricades. Please note that the applicant is responsible for obtaining and placing the barricades. An Alexandria Police Officer, or a Transportation & Environmental Services Departmental Inspector, will inspect the barricade placement one hour prior to the event. If the barricades are not properly in place at that time, the permit may be revoked and the block may not be closed. 

The request for NO PARKING is not part of the request for street/block closures. If NO PARKING signs are required, you must make this request separately at the time when you apply for the street/block closure permit. 

*Waiver Provision - A waiver of the insurance requirement will be granted only if alcohol will not be present. The applicant will be required to sign an acknowledgment of this requirement. If alcohol will be present, a copy of the ABC license will be required before the street closure permit can be issued. PLEASE NOTE: After your application has been reviewed, if approval will be given, T&ES staff will call the ABC office and inform them that a street closure permit will be issued after issuance of the required ABC license 

VARIANCE OR WAIVER OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES REQUIREMENT

City Code Section 5-3-4 allows less than full compliance with the underground ordinance outside of areas where lines are already underground, or where the City has ongoing undergrounding projects or programs.

The Director of Transportation & Environmental Services may grant a waiver provided the applicant:

  • submits a written application; 
  • pays an application fee of $100.00 (non-refundable);
  • the request meets at least one of the following criteria:
    • the City Arborist has determined that the new or expanded customer utility service, if placed underground, would endanger an existing mature tree by damaging its root system;
    • the new or expanded customer utility service, if placed overhead, would not be visible from a public street or any other public right-of-way;
    • the new or expanded overhead customer utility service, if placed underground, would significantly interfere with one or more existing city or private underground utilities;
    • if the waiver were granted, there would be a reduction in the total number of overhead customer utility lines serving the applicant's property;
    • if the waiver were granted, the length of the overhead customer utility service to the applicant's property would be less than the length of the service in existence at the time the application is made.

Include a drawing showing the location of the existing overhead line(s) and the proposed overhead line(s), clearly noting any changes in location of connection to the structure, feed from the provider, number of lines,  length of the service or conflict with trees and/or other utilities.

NEW CURB CUT OR WIDEN EXISTING CURB CUT: FOUR FEET OR MORE

Requests for new curb cuts will be processed as outlined in city code section 5-2-14 and the attached instructions. An application must be submitted to the Construction Permitting and Inspections Section of the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services.

WIDEN EXISTING CURB CUT: LESS THAN FOUR FEET

When an existing curb cut will be widened less than four feet, the Application to Widen Existing Curb Cut must be used.

NEW CURB & GUTTER

See city code section 5-2-2.

NEW SIDEWALK 

See city code section 5-2-3.

CURB & GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK REPAIR 

Use the Alex311 web page to submit and track requests and repairs. Alex311 is accessible online, through the mobile app, on Facebook and Twitter, in person, or by phone; call 311 or 703.746.4311.

NOISE PERMITS

There are two (2) categories for noise permits, 1) construction noise  and 2) music and sound amplification. The application for the noise permit should be submitted via the APEX online permit system. You application may be routed to the Office of Environmental Quality for review and approval. After approval is given, the  Construction Permitting and Inspections office is notified. The applicant is then notified that the permit is ready to be issued. Payment is made to the Construction Permitting and Inspections office where the permit is also issued. Questions related to the requirements and regulations for a noise permit are to be directed to the Office of Environmental Quality at 703-746-4065. Questions related to whether a noise permit is ready to be issued may be directed to the Construction Permitting and Inspections office at 703-746-4035. The permit fee for a construction noise permit is $50, and the fee for a music and sound amplification noise permit is $20.

SOLID WASTE APPLICATION PERMIT

The annual stickers for vehicles hauling solid waste and for containers/dumpsters are purchased in the Construction Management & Inspection Permit Office, 301 King Street, Room 4130. The current solid waste sticker must be affixed to the vehicle(s) before hauling to the Waste Energy Plant (COVANTA) on Eisenhower Avenue. The current solid waste sticker must also be affixed to any container/dumpster before placing it on the public right-of-way. The stickers are valid for the current fiscal year, which is July 1 through June 30. The purpose of the solid waste sticker on the container/dumpster is to show that it will pass the required inspection. Note: a right-of-way permit is also required before a container/dumpster may be placed on the public right-of-way. (See information for dumpster permits in these guidelines.) Questions related to the requirements and regulations for the solid waste program, and for the inspection of vehicles and containers/dumpsters, are to be directed to the Solid Waste Division at 703-746-4410. Questions related to purchasing the solid waste stickers may be directed to the Construction & Inspection Permit Office at 703-746-4035. Fees are as follows: mechanized and non-mechanized vehicles - $300 each; pick-up trucks and vans - $150 each; containers/dumpsters up to 10 cubic yards - $3 each; containers/dumpsters greater than 10 cubic yards - $5 each.

RESERVED PARKING

Temporary reserved parking may be issued by T&ES for the following reasons: weddings, wedding receptions, funerals, wakes, parades, moving, loading and unloading, construction equipment, repairs and maintenance, city permitted events, snow removal, and other uses as deemed necessary to effectively operate the City, including emergency security measures.

METERED SPACES: $40.00 PER METER, PER DAY

NON-METERED SPACES: $30.00 PER SPACE, PER DAY

Temporary Reserved Parking signs must be applied for no later that 12 p.m. three full business days prior to when the parking spaces are needed (weekends and holidays excluded). 

To obtain permits for temporary reserved parking - you need to know how many spaces you will need. There is 20 feet to a space. A maximum of 5 spaces can be reserved for weddings, wedding receptions, funerals, wakes and moving. The number of spaces reserved for parades, loading and unloading, construction equipment, repairs and maintenance, City permitted events, snow removal, etc. will be as needed. You need to know the exact location where you want the spaces reserved: address, which side of the street (north, south, east or west). If the spaces are metered, you should know the meter number(s).

Before temporary reserved parking for cranes, dumpsters or welding trucks (construction equipment) can be issued, you must first obtain a permit and meet all requirements of the permit. 

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