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 total number of Tenant Dwellings must not exceed 4 per parcel. One additional Tenant Dwelling is permitted for each 25 acres of a parcel in excess of the minimum 10 acres. One Tenant Dwelling is permitted on a parcel of at least 10 acres. A Tenant Dwelling unit must not exceed 2,500 square feet in gross floor area.
A maximum of 4 guest rooms is permitted. No minimum lot area. ... maximum height of pole-mounted exterior lighting is 12 feet.
A maximum of 4 guest rooms is permitted. No minimum lot area. The maximum height of pole-mounted exterior lighting is 12 feet. No outdoor music is permitted between 11:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and any evening preceding a holiday recognized by Loudoun County, and between 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on any other day.
Only 1 Bed and Breakfast Inn and its related uses and accessory uses, is permitted on a lot in the AR-1, AR-2, and A-3 Zoning Districts. ... The minimum lot area is 5 acres. ... The maximum Floor Area Ratio is 0.04. ... Parking must be setback 40 feet from all lot lines.
Only 1 Bed and Breakfast Inn and its related uses and accessory uses, is permitted on a lot in the AR-1, AR-2, and A-3 Zoning Districts. The number of guest rooms must not exceed 10. The minimum lot area is 5 acres. The maximum Floor Area Ratio is 0.04. Parking must be setback 40 feet from all lot lines.
Only 1 Country Inn use, and its related uses and accessory uses, is permitted on a lot in the AR-1, AR-2, and A-3 Zoning Districts. ... The minimum lot area is 20 acres. ... The floor area ratio must not exceed 0.04. ... The Country Inn use must be set back 100 feet from all lot lines. Parking must be set back 100 feet from all lot lines. Outdoor private party areas must be set back 200 feet from all lot lines or 100 feet from a lot line of a property having a commercial use.
Only 1 Country Inn use, and its related uses and accessory uses, is permitted on a lot in the AR-1, AR-2, and A-3 Zoning Districts. The maximum number of guest rooms is 40. The minimum lot area is 20 acres. The floor area ratio must not exceed 0.04. The Country Inn use must be set back 100 feet from all lot lines. Parking must be set back 100 feet from all lot lines. Outdoor private party areas must be set back 200 feet from all lot lines.
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.
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.
Day and Boarding Camps that exceed 30 guests in the AR, TR, and JLMA-20 Zoning Districts require Special Exception review and approval. ... Only 1 point of access is permitted to a public road from a camp with less than 15 campers or a Level I Day and Boarding Camp. ... Only 2 points of access are permitted to a public road from a Level II or III Day and Boarding Camp.
Day and Boarding Camps that exceed 30 guests in the AR, TR, and JLMA-20 Zoning Districts require Special Exception review and approval. Day and boarding camps are not permitted within AR Cluster Subdivisions. Only 1 point of access for camps with less than 15 campers; 2 points for Level II or III.
Each campsite must be a minimum of 1,250 square feet and at least 25 feet wide. ... Each Campground must provide a recreational area consisting of 100 square feet per campsite. ... Streets and trails must be lighted every 400 feet. ... Only 1 point of access is permitted to a public road from a Level I Campground. ... Only 2 points of access are permitted to a public road from a Level II, III, or IV Campground.
Each campsite must be a minimum of 1,250 square feet and at least 25 feet wide. Each Campground must provide a recreational area consisting of 100 square feet per campsite. Streets and trails must be lighted every 400 feet.
Hotel/Motel uses must be separated from zoning districts allowing residential uses by a minimum Buffer Type B and a minimum width of 100 feet. ... Hotel/Motel uses must be served by public water and sewer.
Hotel/Motel uses must be separated from zoning districts allowing residential uses by a minimum Buffer Type B and a minimum width of 100 feet. Hotel/Motel uses must be served by public water and sewer.
The number of rooms used for overnight accommodations for guests must not exceed 5 per parcel ... the total number of guests permitted per night must not exceed a maximum of 10 guests per parcel ... 1 off-street parking space must be provided ... maximum height of pole-mounted exterior lighting is 12 feet.
The number of rooms used for overnight accommodations for guests must not exceed 5 per parcel. The total number of guests permitted per night must not exceed a maximum of 10 guests per parcel. 1 off-street parking space must be provided. The maximum height of pole-mounted exterior lighting is 12 feet.
The number of rooms used for overnight accommodations for guests must not exceed 4 per parcel ... the total number of guests permitted per night must not exceed a maximum of 8 guests per parcel for single family detached, or 4 for multifamily/attached ... A Dwelling Unit, or portion thereof, only must be used as a Short-Term Rental, Residential Accessory use for a maximum of 180 days per calendar year. ... 1 off-street parking space must be provided.
The number of rooms used for overnight accommodations for guests must not exceed 4 per parcel. For single family detached development, max 8 guests; for multifamily or SFA, max 4 guests. A Dwelling Unit must only be used for a maximum of 180 days per calendar year. 1 off-street parking space must be provided.
Animal Hospitals of up to 7,500 square feet gross floor area are permitted; and Animal Hospitals greater than 7,500 square feet gross floor area require Special Exception approval.
Source documents
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