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 minimum project area must be 3 acres.
The minimum project area must be 3 acres. All components of the Energy Storage Facility must be set back a distance of: At least 50 feet from all public roads; At least 20 feet from all principal buildings; At least 10 feet from and adjoining energy storage system container; At least 50 feet from nonresidential and 100 feet from residential property lines abutting the project area. Containers housing energy storage equipment are limited to 900 square feet in size. The facility project area must not be located within 1/3 mile of a historic resource.
A site-specific Energy Storage Facility must serve the on-site needs of the property on which it is located.
A site-specific Energy Storage Facility must serve the on-site needs of the property on which it is located. For data centers, site-specific Energy Storage Facilities must not exceed 30% of the gross floor area of the use. The Energy Storage Facility must be located within or attached to the principal building or a permitted accessory building. Containers housing energy storage equipment are limited to 900 square feet in size.
Section 4.07.03 applies to any Parking Facility use. In addition, all Parking Facilities will be evaluated for compliance with the Development Standards for parking in Section 7.06.10.
Section 4.07.03 applies to any Parking Facility use. In addition, all Parking Facilities will be evaluated for compliance with the Development Standards for parking in Section 7.06.10.
The minimum lot area is 0.5 acre.
The minimum lot area is 0.5 acre. All Major Utility facilities require a minimum Buffer Type C. Sewage Treatment Plant and Water Treatment Plant (Major Utility) in the GI Zoning District must set back all structures 200 feet from any adjacent residentially zoned property.
The maximum aggregate area of all recycling containers (which may be portable), and permanent or semi-permanent structures is 3,000 square feet.
The maximum aggregate area of all recycling containers (which may be portable), and permanent or semi-permanent structures is 3,000 square feet. Recycling containers must be at least 150 feet from any residential use. The minimum setback for Recycling Collection Centers is 50 feet from the right-of-way of any street or as otherwise specified under Section 7.04.02, and 100 feet from any lot or land bay zoned, used, or planned for residential uses. A minimum of 1 stacking or parking space per 500 square feet of the Recycling Collection Center, or the anticipated peak customer load as determined by the Zoning Administrator, whichever is higher, is required on-site.
All processors must operate in an entirely enclosed building, except when the operation is within an area enclosed on all sides by an opaque fence or wall at least 8 feet in height and landscaped on all property lines; and the operation is located at least 300 feet from any property zoned, used, or planned for residential uses.
All processors must operate in an entirely enclosed building, except when the operation is within an area enclosed on all sides by an opaque fence or wall at least 8 feet in height and landscaped on all property lines; and the operation is located at least 300 feet from any property zoned, used, or planned for residential uses. The hours of operation for MRF sites located within 500 feet of a residential dwelling are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Any containers provided for after-hours donation of recyclable materials must be at least 500 feet from any residential dwelling.
The solar facility must be located on a parcel with a minimum size of 500 acres.
The solar facility must be located on a parcel with a minimum size of 500 acres. Ground-mounted solar panels must not exceed 20 feet in height. All components of the solar facility must be set back a distance of at least 75 feet from all public roads and buildings and at least 25 feet from property lines. The solar facility must not be located within 1 mile of an airport unless certified. The solar facility must not be located within 1 mile of a Historic Resource.
A site-specific solar facility must serve the on-site electric or thermal needs of the property on which it is located.
Ground-mounted solar panels must not exceed 20 feet in height at maximum tilt. Setbacks are subject to the setback requirements of the underlying zoning district. The solar facility may be installed on the roof of the principal structure or ground mounted on the property in which it serves.
Minimum Lot Size. 5 Acres. ... No stockpiling is permitted within 500 feet of an existing single-family dwelling. ... No stockpiling is permitted within 100 feet of any lot line and/or public or private roads.
Minimum lot size 5 acres. Maximum height 25 feet above original natural grade. Setback from single-family dwellings 500 feet. Setback from lot lines 100 feet.
Monopoles and towers must not exceed 199 feet in height. Setback 1 foot for every 5 feet in height from any property line. Related unmanned equipment limited to 500 sqft and 12 feet in height.
Omnidirectional or whip antennas must not exceed 20 feet in height... Directional or panel antennas must not exceed 10 feet in height... Dish antennas must not exceed 6 feet in diameter...
Source documents
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