County (unincorporated) · Virginia

Loudoun County Unincorporated

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22
Districts
931
Extracted rules
2,878
Standards
14
Chapters read
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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.

Section 4.04.01.C3 standards

The minimum lot area for any Animal Hospital is 5 acres. The floor area ratio must not exceed 0.04.

Section 4.04.02.C2 standards

The minimum lot area is 1 acre. The maximum total size of all structures used for art galleries or studios and craft shops is 3,000 square feet in gross floor area. The maximum total size of all structures used for antique shops is 10,000 square feet in gross floor area.

Section 4.04.03.C2 standards

Auctions must be located within a building that houses 2 or more distinct principal uses that do not share the same physical space; and not exceed 10,000 square feet.

Section 4.04.03.C2 standards

Auctions must be located within a building that houses 2 or more distinct principal uses that do not share the same physical space; and not exceed 10,000 square feet.

Section 4.04.03.C2 standards

Auctions must be located within a building that houses 2 or more distinct principal uses that do not share the same physical space; and not exceed 10,000 square feet.

Section 4.04.04.B1 standards

No more than 10 cars;

Section 4.04.04.B2 standards

No more than 10 cars; and any single use may not exceed 4,000 square feet of gross floor area.

Section 4.04.04.B1 standards

Any single use may not exceed 4,000 square feet of gross floor area.

Section 4.04.04.B1 standards

Any single use may not exceed 4,000 square feet of gross floor area.

Section 4.04.056 standards

The minimum lot area for a Banquet/Event Facility is 20 acres. The floor area ratio must not exceed 0.04. The Banquet/Event Facility use must be setback 100 feet from all lot lines. Parking must be setback 100 feet from all lot lines. Outdoor private party areas must be setback 200 feet from all lot lines or 100 feet from a lot line of a property having a nonresidential use.

Section 4.04.05.E1 standards

Within the CLI Zoning District, Banquet/Event Facilities must receive Special Exception approval. Exception: A Banquet/Event Facility up to 25,000 square feet of gross floor area with no direct access to Route 50 is a permitted use; no Special Exception is required.

Section 4.04.061 standards

Food preparation uses are limited to no more than 2,500 square feet of gross floor area per establishment.

Section 4.04.072 standards

Retail sales to the general public must not exceed 25% of the gross floor area devoted to Business Support Services. All storage for Business Support Services must be enclosed.

Section 4.04.08.B5 standards

The total number of children cared for in a Child Day Home must not exceed 12 children under the age of 13. The Child Day Home must be the principal residence of the Child Day Home provider. Hours of operation are limited to 5 days a week between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Section 4.04.08.C3 standards

An outdoor play area must be provided on the lot where the Child Day Center is located. The minimum size of the outdoor play area is 75 square feet for each child permitted in the outdoor play area at any given time. A fence at least 3 feet 6 inches in height must completely enclose the outdoor play area. Parking areas must be designed to enhance the safety of children. A designated area for the drop off/pick up of children, providing at a minimum 1 parking space per 20 children.

Section 4.04.092 standards

At least 25% of the area designated as a Commercial Nursery must be dedicated to the cultivation of plants that are grown and sold on site. The sales area for accessory products is limited to 25% of the total sales area.

Section 4.04.10.B.101 standards

Restaurant uses require Special Exception review and approval pursuant to Section 10.11. Drive-through facilities are not permitted in conjunction with Restaurant uses.

Section 4.04.10.B.101 standards

Restaurant uses require Special Exception review and approval pursuant to Section 10.11. Drive-through facilities are not permitted in conjunction with Restaurant uses.

Section 4.04.10.B.101 standards

Restaurant uses require Special Exception review and approval pursuant to Section 10.11. Drive-through facilities are not permitted in conjunction with Restaurant uses.

Section 4.04.10.B.112 standards

Restaurant uses that do not exceed 25% of the total gross floor area of a building and have no drive-through facility are permitted. Restaurant uses that do not meet the criteria of 4.04.10.B.10.a above require Special Exception review and approval pursuant to Section 10.11.

Source documents

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