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 initial TSN Zoning District size must be a minimum of 20 acres
The minimum size of the park or green is 5,000 square feet plus 100 square feet for each dwelling unit associated with the park or green.
The minimum size for each Community Open Space is 100 square feet for each dwelling unit in the incremental addition.
The TCN Zoning District should be located within the boundaries of the Transition Compact Neighborhood Place Type as shown on the Transition Policy Area Place Types Map.
The initial TCN Zoning District size must be a minimum of 15 acres
The TCC Zoning District should be located within the boundaries of the Transition Community Center Place Type as shown on the Transition Policy Area Place Types Map.
The CR-1, CR-2, CR-3, and CR-4 Legacy Zoning Districts permit the continued existence of established CR-1, CR-2, CR-3, and CR-4 Zoning Districts. Expansion of a CR-1, CR-2, CR-3, and CR-4 Legacy Zoning District is not permitted after December 13, 2023, unless initiated by the Board of Supervisors.
In Compact Cluster Developments garages must be set back at least 20 feet behind the front line of buildings.
The RC Zoning District permits the continued development of the established RC Zoning District. Expansion of the RC Zoning District is not permitted after December 13, 2023, unless initiated by the Board of Supervisors.
Off-street parking and loading must be provided in accordance with Section 7.06 and as follows: on the side and rear of the lot if feasible; if off-street parking is provided in the front, then the parking area is not permitted to be wider than the area needed for one row of parking; and regardless of the number of parking spaces provided, where off-street parking is provided in the front, the parking must be screened, landscaped, and buffered pursuant to Section 7.04.06.B.2 so it is not visible from the roadway.
In the Village Center - Residential Area: Professional office is permitted only as an accessory use and is limited to 1,200 square feet of floor area per lot; and General retail sales is permitted only as accessory to residential use and is limited to 600 square feet of floor area per lot.
The JLMA Zoning Districts must be located within the Western JLMA Neighborhood, Purcellville JLMA Rural Neighborhood, or Leesburg JLMA Residential Neighborhood Place Types as shown on the JLMA Place Types Map.
The JLMA Zoning Districts must be located within the Western JLMA Neighborhood, Purcellville JLMA Rural Neighborhood, or Leesburg JLMA Residential Neighborhood Place Types as shown on the JLMA Place Types Map.
The JLMA Zoning Districts must be located within the Western JLMA Neighborhood, Purcellville JLMA Rural Neighborhood, or Leesburg JLMA Residential Neighborhood Place Types as shown on the JLMA Place Types Map.
Historic Resources that existed prior to January 7, 2003, that do not meet the use-specific standards regarding minimum lot area, yards, and/or setbacks; and/or maximum floor area ratio and/or size, may be used for the subject use. Such structures may be expanded or enlarged, provided that such expansion or enlargement does not exceed 15% of the total floor area existing prior to January 7, 2003, and does not decrease the yard or setback in existence on January 7, 2003.
Accessory Dwellings must not exceed the following maximum size: ... In the Urban Zoning Districts ... 1,200 square feet ... In the Suburban Zoning Districts ... 1,200 square feet ...
The maximum lot size must not exceed 20 acres. The maximum density must not exceed 16 units per acre. ... Buildings and parking must be setback a minimum of 300 feet from Route 50. ... A minimum of 35% of the total land area must consist of parks and/or open space.
TRC, UE, TC, and PD-MUB Zoning Districts. Facilities that provide only Independent Living are permitted. Facilities that provide Adult Assisted Living and/or Nursing Home require Special Exception approval.
TRC, UE, TC, and PD-MUB Zoning Districts. Facilities that provide only Independent Living are permitted. Facilities that provide Adult Assisted Living and/or Nursing Home require Special Exception approval.
TRC, UE, TC, and PD-MUB Zoning Districts. Facilities that provide only Independent Living are permitted. Facilities that provide Adult Assisted Living and/or Nursing Home require Special Exception approval.
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