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.
The following uses are permitted in a building in the PD-RDP Zoning District provided they do not occupy in aggregate more than 5% of the gross floor area of such building; otherwise, approval of a minor special exception is required:
The following uses are permitted in a building in the IP Zoning District provided they do not occupy in aggregate more than 20% of the gross floor area of such building; otherwise, approval of a minor special exception is required: Personal services; Restaurant; and Convenience store without gasoline sales.
The following uses are permitted in a building in the IP Zoning District provided they do not occupy in aggregate more than 20% of the gross floor area of such building; otherwise, approval of a minor special exception is required:
The following uses are permitted in a building in the GI Zoning District provided they do not occupy in aggregate more than 10% of the gross floor area of such building; otherwise, approval of a minor special exception is required: Personal services; Restaurant; Banks; and Convenience stores without gasoline sales.
The following uses are permitted in a building in the GI Zoning District provided they do not occupy in aggregate more than 10% of the gross floor area of such building; otherwise, approval of a minor special exception is required:
One employee (1 full-time equivalent), other than members of the home occupation operator's family residing on premises, may be permitted to work on site. An employee permitted to work on-site requires 1 off-street parking space... Up to 25% of the gross floor area... may be used to store merchandise... must not generate more than 10 additional vehicle trips per day.
One employee (1 full-time equivalent), other than members of the home occupation operator's family residing on premises, may be permitted to work on site.
An employee permitted to work on-site pursuant to Section 3.03.E.3 above requires 1 off-street parking space in addition to the minimum off-street parking requirements for the dwelling unit under Section 7.06.02
Up to 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit, or 25% of that gross floor area if conducted in an accessory building, may be used to store merchandise for retail sales off-premises.
The home occupation must not generate more than 10 additional vehicle trips (5 round trips) per day, including deliveries.
No more than 2 donation drop-off boxes are permitted on any lot. The enclosure must be constructed to a height of no greater than 7 feet, 6 feet in width and 6 feet in length. The donation box enclosure must include no more than 3 signs that are no larger than 9 square feet.
Within a required front or side yard or within 20 feet of the public right-of-way, whichever is greater;
No more than 2 donation drop-off boxes are permitted on any lot.
Donation drop-off boxes must be located within an enclosure of no more than 120 square feet.
The enclosure must be constructed to a height of no greater than 7 feet, 6 feet in width and 6 feet in length.
Are no larger than 9 square feet.
A maximum of 3 mobile vendors are permitted at any 1 location at the same time... No audio amplification is allowed as part of the mobile vendor operation. The mobile vendor must keep all areas within 5 feet of the vehicle, trailer, or cart and any associated seating area clean.
A maximum of 3 mobile vendors are permitted at any 1 location at the same time
The mobile vendor must keep all areas within 5 feet of the vehicle, trailer, or cart and any associated seating area clean of grease, trash, paper, cups or cans associated with the vending operation.
Accessory outdoor sales area must be included in the parking calculation for the use, as if the accessory outdoor sales area consisted of gross floor area.
Source documents
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