Loudoun County Unincorporated
Zoning districts
22 districts, grouped by category.
Other
7- Min lot
- 435,600 sq ft (10 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 7
- Min lot
- 130,680 sq ft (3 ac)
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 6 ft
- Permitted uses
- 7
AR-1 Zoning District
- Min lot
- 871,200 sq ft (20 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 7
AR-2 Zoning District
- Min lot
- 1,742,400 sq ft (40 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 5
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 2
- Max height
- 35 ft
TR-10 Zoning District
- Min lot
- 43,560 sq ft (1 ac)
- Front setback
- 100 ft
- Permitted uses
- 2
Residential
15Single-Family Residential R-1 Legacy Zoning District
- Min lot
- 40,000 sq ft (0.92 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 1
R-16 Townhouse/Multifamily Legacy Zoning District
- Max height
- 40 ft
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Max density
- 16 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 3
Single-Family Residential R-2 Legacy Zoning District
- Min lot
- 20,000 sq ft (0.46 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 2
Multifamily Residential R-24 Legacy Zoning District
- Max height
- 45 ft
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Max density
- 24 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 1
Single-Family Residential R-3 Legacy Zoning District
- Min lot
- 15,000 sq ft (0.34 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 2
Single Family Residential R-4 Legacy Zoning District
- Min lot
- 10,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 40 ft
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Max density
- 4 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 2
Single Family Residential R-8 Legacy Zoning District
- Max height
- 40 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Max density
- 8 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 6
Suburban Compact Neighborhood - 16
- Max height
- 50 ft
- Permitted uses
- 40
Suburban Compact Neighborhood - 24
- Max height
- 50 ft
- Permitted uses
- 41
Suburban Compact Neighborhood - 8
- Max height
- 50 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Permitted uses
- 47
Suburban Neighborhood - 4
- Max height
- 50 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Permitted uses
- 51
Suburban Neighborhood - 6
- Max height
- 50 ft
- Permitted uses
- 49
Transitional Residential-1
- Max height
- 40 ft
Transitional Residential-2
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 10 ft
Transitional Residential-3
General provisions
909 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
Within the SN-4, SN-6, TR, TSN, TCN, TCC, JLMA-1, JLMA-2, and JLMA-3 Zoning Districts, the following also applies: 1. A dead-end road ending in a cul-de-sac or a 'P-loop' road is only permitted to avoid natural, environmental, and heritage resources. If a private road ends in a dead end, then a cul-de-sac is not permitted; and 2. Provide 'T' intersections in locations where views of civic, public, or open space areas can be highlighted.
Within the SN-4, SN-6, TR, TSN, TCN, TCC, JLMA-1, JLMA-2, and JLMA-3 Zoning Districts, the following also applies: 1. A dead-end road ending in a cul-de-sac or a 'P-loop' road is only permitted to avoid natural, environmental, and heritage resources. If a private road ends in a dead end, then a cul-de-sac is not permitted; and 2. Provide 'T' intersections in locations where views of civic, public, or open space areas can be highlighted.
Within the SN-4, SN-6, TR, TSN, TCN, TCC, JLMA-1, JLMA-2, and JLMA-3 Zoning Districts, the following also applies: 1. A dead-end road ending in a cul-de-sac or a 'P-loop' road is only permitted to avoid natural, environmental, and heritage resources. If a private road ends in a dead end, then a cul-de-sac is not permitted; and 2. Provide 'T' intersections in locations where views of civic, public, or open space areas can be highlighted.
Within the SN-4, SN-6, TR, TSN, TCN, TCC, JLMA-1, JLMA-2, and JLMA-3 Zoning Districts, the following also applies: 1. A dead-end road ending in a cul-de-sac or a 'P-loop' road is only permitted to avoid natural, environmental, and heritage resources. If a private road ends in a dead end, then a cul-de-sac is not permitted; and 2. Provide 'T' intersections in locations where views of civic, public, or open space areas can be highlighted.
Within the SN-4, SN-6, TR, TSN, TCN, TCC, JLMA-1, JLMA-2, and JLMA-3 Zoning Districts, the following also applies: 1. A dead-end road ending in a cul-de-sac or a 'P-loop' road is only permitted to avoid natural, environmental, and heritage resources. If a private road ends in a dead end, then a cul-de-sac is not permitted; and 2. Provide 'T' intersections in locations where views of civic, public, or open space areas can be highlighted.
Within the SN-4, SN-6, TR, TSN, TCN, TCC, JLMA-1, JLMA-2, and JLMA-3 Zoning Districts, the following also applies: 1. A dead-end road ending in a cul-de-sac or a 'P-loop' road is only permitted to avoid natural, environmental, and heritage resources. If a private road ends in a dead end, then a cul-de-sac is not permitted; and 2. Provide 'T' intersections in locations where views of civic, public, or open space areas can be highlighted.
All new development in all zoning districts except Rural Zoning Districts must comply with the pedestrian and bicycle network regulations. ... The Pedestrian and Bicycle Network associated with underpasses and tunnels must be: a. Generally straight and without recesses so that the opposite end of the underpass or tunnel is visible to a pedestrian or bicyclist; and b. Illuminated at night and when in excess of 15 feet in length. ... Sidewalks must have and maintain a minimum unobstructed pathway at least 5 feet wide. ... In addition to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Network requirements, mid-block passageways must be provided in the TRC, UE, TC, and TCC Zoning Districts for any block that is 200 feet or greater in length as follows: ... At least 1 mid-block passageway must be provided within the block per 200 feet of block length.
In addition to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Network requirements, mid-block passageways must be provided in the TRC, UE, TC, and TCC Zoning Districts for any block that is 200 feet or greater in length as follows: ... At least 1 mid-block passageway must be provided within the block per 200 feet of block length.
In addition to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Network requirements, mid-block passageways must be provided in the TRC, UE, TC, and TCC Zoning Districts for any block that is 200 feet or greater in length as follows: ... At least 1 mid-block passageway must be provided within the block per 200 feet of block length.
In addition to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Network requirements, mid-block passageways must be provided in the TRC, UE, TC, and TCC Zoning Districts for any block that is 200 feet or greater in length as follows: ... At least 1 mid-block passageway must be provided within the block per 200 feet of block length.
In addition to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Network requirements, mid-block passageways must be provided in the TRC, UE, TC, and TCC Zoning Districts for any block that is 200 feet or greater in length as follows: ... At least 1 mid-block passageway must be provided within the block per 200 feet of block length.
No impediment to visibility is to be placed, allowed to grow, erected, or maintained within the area described below, which is known as the Visibility Triangle. ... At Road Intersections: The sides of each Visibility Triangle are the portions of the road right-of-way lines extending from the apex along each road right-of-way and are each 25 feet in length. ... Material impediment to visibility within the Visibility Triangle must not exceed 3 1/2 feet in height. ... At Driveway or Alley Intersections with Roads: The side of the Visibility Triangle along the driveway or alley is 20 feet in length. The side of the Visibility Triangle along the road right-of-way line is 25 feet in length. ... Material impediments to visibility must not exceed 2 feet in height. ... At Pedestrian/Bicycle Network Intersections with Roads: Material impediments to visibility must not exceed 2 feet in height.
The zoning districts with common characteristics are grouped for purposes of applying this Chapter's sign regulations as provided in Table 8.01-1.
Only signs listed in Sections 8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 8.07, 8.08, and 8.09 are permitted.
Signs in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District are subject to the Suburban Mixed Use Sign Group regulations and/or an approved PUD Concept Development Plan.
Signs must be properly secured and not impede visibility at intersections pursuant to 7.07.04.
Any sign lawfully in existence at the time of the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance may be maintained although it does not conform with the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, except that any such nonconforming sign, which was required to be removed under a prior Zoning Ordinance, must be removed.
Signs with any of the following characteristics are prohibited: signs not enumerated, off-premise signs, snipe signs, attention-getting devices, traffic hazards, obscene signs, illegal activity.
Signs with any of the following characteristics are prohibited, except as specifically permitted with the approval of a Sign Development Plan: Signs with Neon/Lighted Outlines, Animated Signs.
Any sign that does not meet the Light and Glare standards in Section 7.05.02 may be permitted pursuant to Section 10.11.01 and 10.11.09.
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