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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.

Other

7
A-10Other
Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
435,600 sq ft (10 ac)
Permitted uses
7
A-3Other
Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
130,680 sq ft (3 ac)
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
6 ft
Permitted uses
7
AR-1Other

AR-1 Zoning District

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
871,200 sq ft (20 ac)
Permitted uses
7
AR-2Other

AR-2 Zoning District

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
1,742,400 sq ft (40 ac)
Permitted uses
5
CR-1Other
Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Max height
35 ft
Front setback
35 ft
Permitted uses
2
CR-4Other
Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Max height
35 ft
TR-10Other

TR-10 Zoning District

Loudoun County Unincorporated, VA
Min lot
43,560 sq ft (1 ac)
Front setback
100 ft
Permitted uses
2

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 9.036 standards

The total number of AHUs provided must be equal to or greater than the total number of required ADUs and UHNUs for the development.

Sections 4.05.20, 4.05.21, 4.06.01, 4.06.04, 4.06.073 standards

TRC and UE Zoning Districts. Permitted with less than 50,000 square feet... Performing Arts Center permitted if <=10k. Contractor: no outdoor storage. Flex Buildings allowed. Outdoor storage prohibited.

Sections 4.05.20, 4.05.21, 4.06.01, 4.06.06, 4.06.075 standards

TRC and UE Zoning Districts. Permitted with less than 50,000 square feet... Special Exception review and approval required with 50,000 square feet or greater. Performing Arts Center permitted if gross floor area 10,000 sq ft or less. Contractor: all activities contained in building. Mini-Warehouse: min 3 stories. Outdoor storage prohibited.

Sections 4.05.20, 4.06.01, 4.06.04, 4.06.06, 4.06.073 standards

IP: Use permitted. Contractor: up to 20% outdoor storage, >20% special exception. Flex Buildings allowed. Mini-Warehouse min 2 stories. Outdoor storage accessory up to 10%.

Sections 4.05.20, 4.06.01, 4.06.04, 4.06.072 standards

CLI: Use permitted. Contractor: no outdoor storage permitted, with outdoor storage require Special Exception. Flex Buildings allowed. Outdoor storage accessory up to 25% of lot area.

Sections 4.05.20, 4.06.01, 4.06.05, 4.06.06, 4.06.073 standards

PD-MUB: Uses with 50,000 sq ft or less permitted; >50k require Special Exception. No housing. Contractor: no outdoor storage. Manufacturing, General allowed. Mini-Warehouse min 3 stories.

Sections 4.05.20, 4.06.01, 4.06.06, 4.06.072 standards

GB, CLI, OP, and IP Zoning Districts. Use is permitted. No on-campus student housing. Contractor: no outdoor storage. Mini-Warehouse allowed. Outdoor storage subject to standards.

Sections 4.05.22, 4.05.23, 4.05.24, 4.05.251 standards

Within Cluster Subdivisions in the AR Zoning Districts, Government (General) uses are prohibited. Trade school prohibited. Community parks prohibited on certain lots. Regional parks prohibited. Civic, Social, Fraternal prohibited.

Sections 4.06.01, 4.06.03, 4.06.072 standards

MR-HI: Contractor with outdoor storage subject to 4.06.07. Extractive industries subject to standards. Outdoor storage allowed.

Sections 4.06.01, 4.06.04, 4.06.06, 4.06.072 standards

GI: Contractor with outdoor storage subject to 4.06.07. Flex Buildings allowed. Mini-Warehouse allowed. Bulk storage of gasoline requires Special Exception.

Sections 4.06.01, 4.06.05, 4.06.06, 4.06.074 standards

TC: Contractor no outdoor storage. Manufacturing, General allowed. Mini-Warehouse min 3 stories. Outdoor storage prohibited in Town Center Core.

Sections 4.06.01, 4.06.062 standards

PD-RV: Contractor no outdoor storage. Mini-Warehouse allowed.

Sections 8.05-8.1123 standards

Section 8.05 applies to attached signs, which include the following sign types: Wall Signs, Window Signs.

Stable, Livery definition1 standards

More than 10 horses not directly owned by the property owner; More than 10 horses used for hire; or a combination thereof.

Stable, Private definition1 standards

No more than 10 horses not owned by the property owner or resident.

Steep Slopes definition1 standards

Surface formation with a vertical incline greater than 15%, which is sufficient steepness to cause problems such as erosion or increased flooding when land is disturbed.

Stockpiling definition1 standards

The acceptance, collection, accumulation, or aggregation of dirt, fill, or gravel from off-site sources, for a period of more than 12 months.

Stockpiling, Temporary definition1 standards

The acceptance, collection, accumulation or aggregation of dirt, fill, or gravel from off-site sources, for a period of fewer than 12 months on a parcel.

Story definition2 standards

A basement is counted as a story if it is used for business or dwelling purposes. A mezzanine floor is counted as a story if it covers more than one-third of the area of the floor next below it or if the vertical distance between the floor next below it and the floor next above it is 20 feet or more.

Table 2.02.02-1, Note 5

Maximum height of 50 feet is permitted if the building is set back from the required yard 1 foot for each 1 foot of height that exceeds 45 feet.

Source documents

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