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.
In addition to the General Design requirements of Section 7.07.02.B, within the TRC, UE, and TC Zoning Districts, road pattern and distance between intersections must meet the requirements provided in Table 7.07.02-1.
In addition to the General Design requirements of Section 7.07.02.B, within the SN-4, SN-6, TR, TSN, TCN, TCC, JLMA-1, JLMA-2, and JLMA-3 Zoning Districts, the following also applies:
All new development in all zoning districts except Rural Zoning Districts must comply with the pedestrian and bicycle network regulations contained in Section 7.07.03.B.
In the TRC, UE, TC, and PD-MUB Zoning Districts, sidewalks must be on all sides of the block adjacent to roads.
Mid-block passageways must be provided in the TRC, UE, TC, and TCC Zoning Districts for any block that is 200 feet or greater in length.
The purpose of Visibility at Intersections standards is to protect all users of the transportation network from traffic hazards by preventing or removing impediments to visibility.
No impediment to visibility is to be placed, allowed to grow, erected, or maintained within the area described below, which is known as the Visibility Triangle.
Except as provided in Section 7.08.A.2, all utility lines installed after December 13, 2023, must be located underground.
Except as provided in Section 7.08.A.2, all utility lines installed after December 13, 2023, must be located underground.
Rural Zoning Districts must be served by individual water supply and sewage disposal systems, and are not permitted to be served by public water or public sewer except when specific types of public water or public sewer are permitted...
Rural Zoning Districts must be served by individual water supply and sewage disposal systems, and are not permitted to be served by public water or public sewer except when specific types of public water or public sewer are permitted.
Except as provided in Section 7.08.D.2, development in JLMA Zoning Districts must be served by municipal water and sewer as provided below...
Except as provided in Section 7.08.D.2, development in JLMA Zoning Districts must be served by municipal water and sewer as provided below.
Development must be served by central water and sewer.
Development must be served by central water and sewer.
development in Suburban Zoning Districts must be served by central water and sewer.
development in Suburban Zoning Districts must be served by central water and sewer.
development in Urban Zoning Districts must be served by central water and sewer.
development in Urban Zoning Districts must be served by central water and sewer.
development in Office and Industrial Zoning Districts must be served by central or municipal water and sewer systems.
Source documents
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