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 4.07.08.D10 standards

Monopoles, including any antennas, must not exceed 199 feet in height... Monopoles must be setback 1 foot for every 5 feet in height from any property line.

Section 4.07.08.E10 standards

Towers, including any antennas, must not exceed 199 feet in height... Towers must be set back 1 foot for every 5 feet in height from any property line.

Section 4.07.093 standards

The minimum lot size of a Utility Substation is 1 acre exclusive of major floodplain. ... Utility Substations must be set back a minimum of 100 feet from adjacent property with existing residential development...

Section 4.07.092 standards

The minimum lot size of a Utility Substation is 1 acre exclusive of major floodplain. Utility Substations must be set back a minimum of 100 feet from adjacent property with existing residential development.

Section 4.07.101 standards

Transit Facility uses in the GI Zoning District must set back all structures 200 feet from any adjacent residentially zoned property.

Section 4.07.101 standards

Transit Facility uses in the GI Zoning District must set back all structures 200 feet from any adjacent residentially zoned property.

Section 4.07.113 standards

The minimum lot area is 0.5 acre. ... A municipal water well requires a minimum Buffer Type A if the well area includes other accessory structures. Side and rear buffers must be supplemented with an additional 2 evergreen trees per 100 linear feet.

Section 4.07.112 standards

The minimum lot area is 0.5 acre. A municipal water well requires a minimum Buffer Type A if the well area includes other accessory structures.

Section 4.08.012 standards

The use must be located in an Agricultural Zoning District and at least 1 of the following as applicable. ... Conducted in accordance with a Conservation Farm Management Plan...

Section 4.08.011 standards

The use must be located in an Agricultural Zoning District and conducted in accordance with an approved Conservation Farm Management Plan or Forest Management Plan.

Section 4.08.022 standards

Animal husbandry is not permitted on a parcel of less than 5 acres in size unless a Conservation Farm Plan... Structures for housing livestock... must be set back 60 feet from the property lines that abut a lot with a dwelling...

Section 4.08.022 standards

Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Husbandry have no minimum lot size. Animal Husbandry on less than 5 acres requires a Conservation Farm Plan. Structures for housing livestock must be set back 60 feet from property lines abutting a lot with a dwelling.

Section 4.08.037 standards

The minimum lot area for any Agriculture Support Use (direct association) is 5 acres. ... Hours of operation ... 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Section 4.08.031 standards

The minimum lot area for any Agriculture Support Use (direct association) is 5 acres. Hours of operation limited to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., except Livery Stable 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Section 4.08.043 standards

The minimum lot area for an agriculture support use (standalone) is 5 acres. Hours of operation limited to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Storage areas must not exceed 10% of the total area of the principal structure. Only 2 points of access are permitted.

Section 4.08.046 standards

The minimum lot area for an agriculture support use (standalone) is 5 acres. Hours of operation limited to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Section 4.08.051 standards

A Limited Brewery must be located on one or more contiguous parcels of land, totaling at least 10 acres. 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 under separate ownership.

Section 4.08.053 standards

A Limited Brewery must be located on one or more contiguous parcels of land, totaling at least 10 acres. Outdoor tasting rooms must be set back at least 50 feet from all lot lines of adjacent agriculturally or residentially zoned properties under separate ownership.

Section 4.08.06

Livery stable uses are permitted on Preservation Farm Lots, Rural Economy Cluster Lots, and Common Open Space Lots. Such uses are not permitted on Residential Cluster Lots. Accessory uses include offices, storage areas, tenant dwelling, educating and training students in equitation, and caring for, breeding, or training horses.

Section 4.08.062 standards

Livery stable uses are permitted on Preservation Farm Lots, Rural Economy Cluster Lots, and Common Open Space Lots. Such uses are not permitted on Residential Cluster Lots.

Source documents

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