The purpose of this zoning study is to evaluate an amendment to the ACZO to allow third-party classes/instruction of limited sizes to operate in religious institutions. The current ACZO classifies classes/instruction such as arts, martial arts, wellness/fitness, music and dance as Retail, Personal Service uses, and these uses are not permitted in Residential (R), Multi-family (RA), Institutional (P), and certain Commercial (C) zoning districts.
Enabling these uses within places of worship could support opportunities for after-school programming for children and teenagers and on-site support and educational opportunities for vulnerable populations that could be unmet by the public and private sectors. Allowing classes/instruction uses could also support the continued financial viability of Arlington’s places of worship and provide a stepping stone for small businesses to grow and expand their services in a lower-cost rental space.
Staff Contact
Nory Flores
703-228-7054
Schedule
No public meetings have been scheduled to date for this study. Staff is currently scoping this zoning study, and anticipates briefing ZOCO in the 2nd half of 2025.