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.
Seating capacity of Amphitheaters in TSN, TCN, and TCC Zoning Districts is limited to 1,000 persons or less.
Seating capacity of Amphitheaters in TSN, TCN, and TCC Zoning Districts is limited to 1,000 persons or less.
The minimum lot area for an Agricultural Cultural Center is 10 acres. The maximum floor area ratio is 0.04. The total area of all storage yards is limited to 10% of the total gross floor area of the principal structure on the site.
The maximum floor area ratio is 0.04. At least 75% of the site must remain in an agricultural, forestry, open space, or historic preservation use.
The maximum floor area ratio is 0.04. The minimum required yard for principal and accessory structures is 50 feet from all property lines.
The minimum lot area for any Cemetery is 10 acres. The maximum floor area ratio is 0.04. The minimum setback is 50 feet from lot lines.
The minimum lot area for any Funeral Home is 1.5 acres. The Funeral Home must be located within a freestanding building and be the sole principal use on the lot.
The minimum lot area is 25 acres. The maximum floor area ratio is 0.04. Maximum building height is 35 feet.
The minimum lot area is 5 acres. Hours of operation are limited to 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The minimum lot area for a golf course is 75 acres for 9 holes and 150 acres for 18 holes. The minimum setback is 200 feet from all lot lines.
A Health and Fitness Center may provide massage services if the center contains at least 5,000 square feet of gross floor area and no more than 5% of the total gross floor area is used for massage services.
The minimum setback for principal structures is the greater of 100 feet from property lines, the minimum yard requirements of the applicable zoning district, or the adjacent zoning district setback requirements.
Community Centers associated with Owners Association facilities are permitted. All other Community Centers require Special Exception approval.
The minimum lot area is 2 acres. The maximum floor area ratio is 0.3. The minimum setbacks from lot lines are 100 feet from all lot lines, or 60 feet if a Buffer Type C is provided.
The minimum lot area is 2 acres. The maximum floor area ratio is 0.3. The minimum setbacks from lot lines are based on structure size.
Amusement or theme parks and sports stadiums, complexes, or arenas are not permitted in the Rural Zoning Districts, Transition Zoning Districts, and SN, SCN, and R Zoning Districts.
The minimum lot area is 50 acres. A minimum of 75% of the property's total acreage must be kept in an agricultural, forestry, open space, and/or historic preservation use. The maximum floor area ratio is 0.04.
All Public Schools must be served by either central or municipal sewer and water utilities. The minimum setback for principal Public School buildings is 50 feet from adjacent agriculturally or residentially zoned properties.
The minimum lot area is 5 acres. Exterior lighting is subject to Section 7.05.02.C.2.
GB, CLI, OP, and IP Zoning Districts. Use is permitted. No on-campus student, faculty, and/or employee housing facilities are permitted.
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