Loudoun County Unincorporated, Virginia · General provision

Section 4.03.01.H

Dimensional standards

lot requirementsSTREETFront 200 ftRear 200 ftSide 200 ftMAX FAR0.04MIN OPEN SPACE75%
Plan view of the district’s stated lot requirements. Solid line: the property line. Dashed: the setback lines the ordinance imposes; a building must stay inside the tinted envelope. Drawn from the figures extracted below — illustrative, not a survey.

Extracted standards

8 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.

Lighting

  • Exterior lighting standard

    Exterior lighting is subject to Section 7.05.02.C.2.

Noise

  • Outdoor music restrictions

    Outdoor music is not allowed after 11:00 p.m.

Other

  • Maximum access points2 points

    Only 2 points of access are permitted to a Rural Resort. This requirement does not preclude an additional access for emergency vehicles only.

  • Guest rooms requiring Special Exception120 rooms

    More than 120 rooms requires Special Exception approval pursuant to Section 10.11.

  • Maximum restaurant and banquet floor area percentage50 pct

    Any restaurant and banquet/event facilities, and conference and training facilities must be less than 50% of the total floor area of the Rural Resort.

  • Minimum distance from VCOD or PD-RV1 mile

    Rural Resorts must be located at least 1 mile from the boundaries of an existing VCOD or an existing PD-RV zoned parcel.

  • Water and sewer requirement

    Must be served by public water and sewer if located in a PD-RV Zoning District. Otherwise, must be served by a community water supply system and a community wastewater system.

Parking

  • Parking surfacing requirement

    All parking areas serving the use must use a dust-free surfacing material as provided in the Facilities Standards Manual.

From the ordinance

All new buildings or structures, active recreational areas, parking, and lighted areas must be set back a minimum of 200 feet from adjacent properties. ... A minimum of 75% of the site must remain in an agricultural, forestry, open space, or historic preservation use. ... Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 0.04. ... Only 2 points of access are permitted to a Rural Resort.
Section 4.03.01.H