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Loudoun County Unincorporated

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22
Districts
931
Extracted rules
2,878
Standards
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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 4.07.02.B10 standards

The minimum project area must be 3 acres.

Section 4.07.02.B9 standards

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.

Section 4.07.02.C5 standards

A site-specific Energy Storage Facility must serve the on-site needs of the property on which it is located.

Section 4.07.02.C4 standards

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 4.07.032 standards

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 4.07.031 standards

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 4.07.045 standards

The minimum lot area is 0.5 acre.

Section 4.07.042 standards

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.

Section 4.07.05.C9 standards

The maximum aggregate area of all recycling containers (which may be portable), and permanent or semi-permanent structures is 3,000 square feet.

Section 4.07.05.C5 standards

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.

Section 4.07.05.D7 standards

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.

Section 4.07.05.D5 standards

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.

Section 4.07.06.B9 standards

The solar facility must be located on a parcel with a minimum size of 500 acres.

Section 4.07.06.B5 standards

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.

Section 4.07.06.C5 standards

A site-specific solar facility must serve the on-site electric or thermal needs of the property on which it is located.

Section 4.07.06.C2 standards

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.

Section 4.07.079 standards

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.

Section 4.07.077 standards

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.

Section 4.07.0812 standards

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.

Section 4.07.08.C29 standards

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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