Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Planning Commission finds Mount Vernon Avenue vending pilot consistent with master plan after split vote, 3‑2
Summary
The commission found a proposed one‑year pilot allowing vendors in five on‑street spaces on the 3800 block of Mount Vernon Avenue consistent with the City of Alexandria master plan, approving the consistency finding 3‑2 amid enforcement and safety concerns from police and nearby businesses.
The Alexandria Planning Commission on Jan. 9 voted 3‑2 that a proposed one‑year pilot program to allow limited street vending in the 3800 block of Mount Vernon Avenue is consistent with the city’s master plan, sending the matter to City Council for next steps on implementation.
Staff, represented by Catherine Caraway of the Department of Planning and Zoning, told the commission the pilot would designate five on‑street vending spaces on the east side of the 3800 block, each limited to a 10‑by‑6 area (half a standard parking space). The pilot would allow sale of whole, uncut produce and small non‑food items, operate on a first‑come, first‑serve basis, and require applicants to carry annual licensing and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
