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.
Facilities for tasting rooms and accessory food sales must not exceed the lesser of: 49% of the total gross floor area of the craft beverage manufacturing use; or 5,000 square feet. Outdoor tasting rooms or similar outdoor activities must be set back at least 50 feet from all lot lines of adjacent agriculturally or residentially zoned properties. Hours of operation are limited to 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. The use must be served by central water and central sewer.
Drive-through facilities are not permitted.
Drive-through facilities are not permitted.
Drive-through facilities are not permitted.
Drive-through facilities are not permitted.
Drive-through facilities require Special Exception approval subject to Section 10.11.
Drive-through facilities require Special Exception approval subject to Section 10.11.
Drive-through facilities require Special Exception approval subject to Section 10.11.
Drive-through facilities require Special Exception approval subject to Section 10.11.
Drive-through facilities require Special Exception approval subject to Section 10.11.
Drive-through facilities require Special Exception approval subject to Section 10.11.
Lanes in drive-through facilities must meet the following requirements: A maximum of 3 lanes; and Stacking space that is sufficient to avoid vehicle stacking into drive lanes, parking spaces, and public streets. A Type C buffer must be provided between the drive-through facility and any abutting property zoned, used, or planned for residential uses.
Buildings must be set back a minimum of 75 feet from all property lines. Parking, driveways (other than entrance) and storage yards must be set back at least 75 feet from the property line along any road frontage, and at least 50 feet from all other property lines. No structure may be located within 500 feet of an existing residential dwelling. The total Floor Area Ratio for all structures must not exceed 0.1.
In the AR Zoning Districts Cluster Subdivision, repair and service is permitted only in Preservation Farm Lots and/or Rural Economy Cluster Lots; sales and/or rental is prohibited. The use is prohibited on Common Open Space Lots and Residential Cluster Lots.
In the JLMA-1, JLMA-2, and JLMA-3 Zoning Districts, repair and service is permitted; sales and/or rental requires approval of a Special Exception.
In the JLMA-1, JLMA-2, and JLMA-3 Zoning Districts, repair and service is permitted; sales and/or rental requires approval of a Special Exception.
In the JLMA-1, JLMA-2, and JLMA-3 Zoning Districts, repair and service is permitted; sales and/or rental requires approval of a Special Exception.
At least 25% of the products offered for sale must be derived directly from agricultural, horticultural, aquacultural, or animal husbandry products produced on site or on other property in Loudoun County. Sales area for accessory products is limited to 25% of the total area devoted to sales. Retail sales areas within structures are limited, in the aggregate, to 10,000 square feet of gross floor area or a floor area ratio of 0.02 (whichever is greater).
No more than 10% of the gross floor area or display or storage area used for the Feed and Farm Supply Center is permitted to be devoted to heavy equipment and machinery.
An outdoor Kennel or associated use must be set back 100 feet from a lot line. Only 1 point of access is permitted from a Kennel to a public road. The maximum allowable dB(A) level of impulsive sound emitted from the use, as measured at the property line, is 55 dB(A).
Source documents
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- Chapter 166.6K charsRead →
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- Chapter 4655.5K charsRead →
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