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 maximum aggregate size of permanent retail sales areas within structures is 10,000 square feet in gross floor area or an FAR of 0.02, whichever is greater. Sales areas for accessory products are limited to 25% of the gross sales area.
The maximum aggregate size of permanent retail sales areas within structures is 10,000 square feet in gross floor area or an FAR of 0.02, whichever is greater.
The minimum lot area for a Commercial Winery is 10 acres. The maximum floor area ratio for a Commercial Winery is 0.04. The total area of Storage Areas must not exceed 20% of the total gross floor area of the principal structure. The minimum setback is 125 feet from all lot lines. Hours of Operation are limited to 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The minimum lot area for a Commercial Winery is 10 acres. The maximum floor area ratio is 0.04. The minimum setback is 125 feet from all lot lines.
Accessory retail sales must not exceed a total area of 600 square feet.
Accessory retail sales must not exceed a total area of 600 square feet. Pet farms are permitted on Preservation Farm Lots, Rural Economy Cluster Lots, and Common Open Space Lots. Pet Farms are not permitted on Residential Cluster Lots.
Equestrian event facilities are permitted on Preservation Farm Lots and Rural Economy Cluster Lots, subject to Minor Special Exception review and approval. Such uses are not permitted on Residential Cluster Lots or Common Open Space Lots.
An equestrian event facility that includes the keeping and breeding of horses is subject to Section 4.08.03. An equestrian event facility that does not include the keeping and breeding of horses is subject to Section 4.08.04. Equestrian event facilities are permitted on Preservation Farm Lots and Rural Economy Cluster Lots, subject to Minor Special Exception review and approval.
Auction Facility, Livestock uses in the GI Zoning District must set back all structures 200 feet from any adjacent residentially owned property.
Auction Facility, Livestock uses are not permitted in AR Cluster Subdivisions. In the GI Zoning District, must set back all structures 200 feet from any adjacent residentially owned property.
Agricultural Processing is permitted as accessory to a principal on-site agriculture use. At least 51% of the products used for processing and/or preparation must be derived from on-site agriculture uses. Maximum Building Height: 35 feet.
Agricultural Processing is permitted as accessory to a principal on-site agriculture use in A-3, A-10, RC, JLMA-1, JLMA-2, JLMA-3, and JLMA-20 districts. In TR-10 and TR-3, requires Special Exception. In AR-1 and AR-2, permitted on Preservation, Rural Economy, and Common Open Space Lots, not Residential. Max building height 35 feet.
Within Cluster Subdivisions in the AR Zoning Districts, production nurseries are prohibited on Residential Cluster Lots and Common Open Space Lots.
Within Cluster Subdivisions in the AR Zoning Districts, production nurseries are prohibited on Residential Cluster Lots and Common Open Space Lots.
Within Cluster Subdivisions in the AR Zoning Districts, private stables are prohibited on Residential Cluster Lots.
Within Cluster Subdivisions in the AR Zoning Districts, private stables are prohibited on Residential Cluster Lots.
Farm wineries must be located on a parcel with a producing vineyard, orchard, or similar growing area. Farm wineries are permitted by Minor Special Exception on Preservation Farm Lots and Rural Economy Cluster Lots. Farm wineries are prohibited on Residential Cluster Lots and Common Open Space Lots.
Farm wineries must be located on a parcel with a producing vineyard, orchard, or similar growing area. Farm wineries are permitted by Minor Special Exception on Preservation Farm Lots and Rural Economy Cluster Lots. Farm wineries are prohibited on Residential Cluster Lots and Common Open Space Lots.
The AIOD is composed of 3 aircraft noise impact areas: Within 1 mile of Ldn 60; Ldn 60 – 65; and Ldn 65 or higher.
The AIOD is composed of 3 aircraft noise impact areas: Within 1 mile of Ldn 60. The area outside of but within 1 mile of the Ldn 60 noise contour; Ldn 60 – 65. The Ldn 60 noise contour and the area between the Ldn 60 noise contour and Ldn 65 noise contour; and Ldn 65 or higher. The Ldn 65 noise contour and the area within the Ldn 65 noise contour.
Source documents
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