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Loudoun County Unincorporated

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22
Districts
931
Extracted rules
2,878
Standards
14
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Zoning districts

22 districts, grouped by category.

Residential

15
R-1Residential

Single-Family Residential R-1 Legacy Zoning District

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
40,000 sq ft (0.92 ac)
Permitted uses
1
R-16Residential

R-16 Townhouse/Multifamily Legacy Zoning District

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Max height
40 ft
Front setback
25 ft
Max density
16 du/ac
Permitted uses
3
R-2Residential

Single-Family Residential R-2 Legacy Zoning District

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
20,000 sq ft (0.46 ac)
Permitted uses
2
R-24Residential

Multifamily Residential R-24 Legacy Zoning District

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Max height
45 ft
Front setback
25 ft
Max density
24 du/ac
Permitted uses
1
R-3Residential

Single-Family Residential R-3 Legacy Zoning District

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
15,000 sq ft (0.34 ac)
Permitted uses
2
R-4Residential

Single Family Residential R-4 Legacy Zoning District

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
10,000 sq ft
Max height
40 ft
Front setback
25 ft
Max density
4 du/ac
Permitted uses
2
R-8Residential

Single Family Residential R-8 Legacy Zoning District

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Max height
40 ft
Front setback
15 ft
Max density
8 du/ac
Permitted uses
6
SCN-16Residential

Suburban Compact Neighborhood - 16

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Max height
50 ft
Permitted uses
40
SCN-24Residential

Suburban Compact Neighborhood - 24

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Max height
50 ft
Permitted uses
41
SCN-8Residential

Suburban Compact Neighborhood - 8

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Max height
50 ft
Front setback
15 ft
Permitted uses
47
SN-4Residential

Suburban Neighborhood - 4

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Max height
50 ft
Front setback
15 ft
Permitted uses
51
SN-6Residential

Suburban Neighborhood - 6

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Max height
50 ft
Permitted uses
49
TR-1Residential

Transitional Residential-1

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Max height
40 ft
TR-2Residential

Transitional Residential-2

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
10 ft
TR-3Residential

Transitional Residential-3

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA

General provisions

909 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.

7.07.02.D2 standards

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.

7.07.02.D2 standards

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.

7.07.02.D2 standards

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.

7.07.02.D2 standards

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.

7.07.02.D2 standards

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.

7.07.02.D2 standards

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.

7.07.035 standards

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.

7.07.03.C2 standards

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.

7.07.03.C2 standards

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.

7.07.03.C2 standards

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.

7.07.03.C2 standards

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.

7.07.046 standards

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.

8.01.E1 standards

The zoning districts with common characteristics are grouped for purposes of applying this Chapter's sign regulations as provided in Table 8.01-1.

8.02.A1 standards

Only signs listed in Sections 8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 8.07, 8.08, and 8.09 are permitted.

8.02.C1 standards

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.

8.02.D1 standards

Signs must be properly secured and not impede visibility at intersections pursuant to 7.07.04.

8.02.E1 standards

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.

8.031 standards

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.

8.03.B1 standards

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.

8.03.C1 standards

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.

Source documents

The chapters of the adopted code that were retrieved, read and extracted from. Everything above traces back to one of these.