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Loudoun County Preservation and Conservation CoalitionLoudoun County Preservation and Conservation Coalition
  • About
    • Coalition Structure, Goals and Strategies
  • Our Work
    • Loudoun County Groundwater Study
      • Groundwater Study – FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
    • Conservation & Heritage Preservation
      • Conservation Easements
      • Heritage Preservation
    • Development Projects
    • Fiscal Vision
    • Resource Protection & Green Infrastructure
      • Emerald Ribbons
      • Watershed Management and Flood Plain Protection
    • Roads, Bridges & Arterial Network
      • Rural Roads & Bridges
      • Rural Arterials Network
        • Documentation of history and initiatives on Route 15 North
    • Zoning Input & Updates
  • Resources
    • How To Research a Plan or Permit
    • How To Report a Concern
    • Resources for Citizens
    • Resources for Work Groups
    • BOS Advisory Boards, Commissions, & Committees
    • In Our Backyard Columns
  • Coalition Contacts
  • Contact Us
  • DONATE

How To Research a Plan or Permit

How To Research a Plan or Permit

                                     

Links to Loudoun County Web pages:

LandMARC – access & video/pdf tutorials

Loudoun Land Application and Comments

Loudoun Mapping / Weblogis

Loudoun Express Request (LEx) 

 

Loudoun Applications Overview-HANDOUT-8-29-23

Submit a General Question or Request

 

Research/Review Public Records for Plans and Permits

  • Access LandMARC
  • Click on “Search Public Records” button (lower center)
  • Basic search
    • Select Plan or Permit (or leave ALL)
    • Enter property address numbers
    • Enter Plan or Permit number (if known)
    • To filter results select the SORT options in drop down menu
    • Select Descending to show newest first
  • Export results – select button on right
  • REVIEW DETAILS
    • Click on primary permit/plan number link
    • Review Summary, Inspections
    • Click on ATTACHMENTS for pdf copies of documents
    • Use SORT drop down menu to show by first, last, order.

Research/Review public records for current or prior Zoning Ordinance Amendments (ZOAMs)

  • Access LandMARC
  • Click on “Search Public Records” button (lower center)
  • Basic search
    • Enter ZOAM-YEAR-NUMB
    • Example ZOAM-2020-0001 – ZOR
    • If exact number is not known, enter ZOAM-YEAR. This will show all ZOAMs for that year.
    • Click on ZOAM link, then
    • Click on ATTACHMENTS for pdf copies of documents
    • Use SORT drop down menu to show by first, last, order.

Research/Review Public Records for Other Permit/Plan Types

  • Review Permit and Plan Name Cross Referencedocument to obtain current/new four letter Prefix CODE (e.g., PMTG = Premeeting, SPEX = Special Exception, PLAT)
  • Access LandMARC
  • Click on “Search Public Records” button (lower center)
  • Basic search
    • Enter CODE-YEAR-####
    • Example SPEX-####-####
    • If exact number is not known, enter CODE-YEAR. This will show all CODEs for that year.
    • Click on CODE-YEAR-#### link
    • Click on ATTACHMENTS for pdf copies of documents
    • Use SORT drop down menu to show by first, last, order.

Search/Review LEGISLATIVE Land Development Applications

  • Access Loudoun Land Applications
  • Read intro box information, click box then click on left column to remove box.
  • Select a PLAN TYPE or ALL
  • Select a PLAN STATUS (Approved, Denied, In Review or All)
  • Select/enter Plan Name if known
    • If name is not known, or performing a general search, review the map.
    • Use + and – to Zoom in

How to Provide Comments

  • To provide COMMENTS
    • Some PLAN TYPES applications (not all) have a link to a comments form: Legislative, Zoning Amendments.
    • Click on “Submit Comment” link. A new screen will display to enter comments
    • Max limit – 1000 characters.
  • If no COMMENTS link exists, then
    • Select “View Plan in LandMARC” link
    • Application summary will show name of “Assigned to” Staff.
    • Comments should be sent to that staff member with “cc’s” to other contacts or groups.
    • NOTE: REQUEST MADE TO STAFF TO PROVIDE EMAIL LINK OR ADDRESS FOR “ASSIGNED” STAFF.
    • Click on “Attachments” link to access pdf documents

Search/Review New Activities in an Area (Map View)

  • Access Loudoun Land Applications
  • Read intro box information, click box then click on left column to remove box.
  • Select a PLAN TYPE or ALL
  • Use box UNDER MAP to identify “new” activities –
    • Select the “…” to right of “Plan App Date” in table view
    • Select “Sort Descending” to see most current listed first.
    • Click on the row to display summary on left (including comments box if applicable and direct link to LandMARC file).

Permit and Plan Name Cross Reference (pdf)

What is the difference between a permit and plan?

Permit ExamplesPlan Examples
·         Building and Trades·         Premeetings
·         Zoning and Sign·         Engineering and Site Plans
·         Fire Marshal’s Office·         Legislative Applications
·         Grading and Stormwater Management·         Plats
·         Well and Septic·         Bonds
·         Special Events·         Correspondence Requests
·         Solid Waste Management·         Floodplain Alterations and Studies

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