Live Poultry Market Proposal Makes Progress In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA—The Alexandria Planning Commission advanced a proposal for a butchery with live poultry. It will go to City Council on March 16.

DC Poultry Market proposed the butchery at 3225 Colvin Street. Originally founded as Saba Live Poultry in 1998, the family-run business uses the halal method of meat preparation and operates at 14 locations nationwide.

According to a city staff report, the butchery would have a customer area with a counter and office, as well as an area to hold the live poultry. Customers would be guided to the rear of the building, where the live poultry would be held. Customers would choose the animal, which will be processed and brought to the waiting area.

City staff recommended approval, as the building itself is surrounded by buildings with commercial and industrial uses and wouldn't disrupt residences.

"The proposed use would be the first of its kind within the city limits and would provide a convenient location for residents in the city and throughout the region to access halal meat," stated the staff report.

Proposed hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.