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2022-2023 Zoning Ordinance Review Resources

2022-2023 Zoning Ordinance Review Resources

ZONING ORDINANCE REWRITE — RESOURCE PAGE OVERVIEW

This page is designed for organizations and the general public to review the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite (ZOR) and Zoning Ordinance Amendments (ZOAMs) that impact all districts throughout Loudoun County.  In an effort to improve transparency, this page provides information and key documents containing input from residents and organizations county-wide.  Project management and information gathering is directed by Walsh-Copeland Consulting LLC, with shared input hosted by LCPCC for facilitated public access in a public-friendly format.  To access Loudoun County Staff information (documents, schedules and meeting information) go to the County Staff’s Zoning Ordinance Rewrite webpage HERE.

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 Board of Supervisors

Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Final Draft Ordinance  

for December 13, 2023 Public Hearing

NEXT STEP:  The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Government Center, 1 Harrison St. SE, in Leesburg. The Board’s meeting packet was published online on November 30, 2023.  Sign up for speaking slots at the meeting: Call 703-777-0200 to sign up in advance.

View the Draft Zoning Ordinance in the BOS 12/13/2023 packet (note:  1490 pages)

  • ZOR Future CPAM-ZOAM Master List–Dec-5-2023
    • DRAFT list of public input requests that were NOT addressed in the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite, prepared by Walsh-Copeland Consulting for use by Stakeholder Groups, Rural Economic Development Council ZOR Ad hoc Committee (REDC), Zoning Ordinance Committee (ZOC), Loudoun Coalition of Homeowners & Condominium Associations (LCHCA), LCPCC participating organizations and citizen public input.
    • These requests will be reviewed by the BOS for future Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPAMs) and Zoning Ordinance Amendments (ZOAMs) in the Department of Planning & Zoning (DPA) 2024 Work Plan, to be discussed by the Board in January 2024.
    • The matrix includes the original date(s) or request and requester(s) for volume and history, and to assist with identification of existing public input comments.

 View the Draft Zoning Ordinance Section-by Section
Final Draft Zoning OrdinanceMarked Up Final Draft Zoning Ordinance
Cover Page (PDF)Cover Page (PDF)
Table of Contents (PDF)Table of Contents (PDF)
Chapter 1: Introduction (PDF)Chapter 1: Introduction (PDF)
Chapter 2: Zoning Districts (PDF)Chapter 2: Zoning Districts (PDF)
Chapter 3: Uses (PDF)Chapter 3: Uses (PDF)
Chapter 4: Use-Specific Standards (PDF)Chapter 4: Use-Specific Standards (PDF)
Chapter 5: Overlay Districts (PDF)Chapter 5: Overlay Districts (PDF)
Chapter 6: Natural and Environmental (PDF)Chapter 6: Natural and Environmental (PDF)
Chapter 7: Development Standards (PDF)Chapter 7: Development Standards (PDF)
Chapter 8: Signs (PDF)Chapter 8: Signs (PDF)
Chapter 9: Attainable Housing (PDF)Chapter 9: Attainable Housing (PDF)
Chapter 10: Procedures (PDF)Chapter 10: Procedures (PDF)
Chapter 11: Officials, Boards, and Commissions (PDF)Chapter 11: Officials, Boards, and Commissions (PDF)
Chapter 12: Definitions (PDF)Chapter 12: Definitions (PDF)
Appendices (PDF)Appendices (PDF)
  • Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Grandfathering Resolution: The Board of Supervisors may establish grandfathering provisions in a resolution during the December 13 public hearing. See additional rules here.
    • Resolution Adopting Grandfathering Rules for ZOAM-2020-0001, Zoning Ordinance Rewrite (PDF)
    • Marked Up Resolution Adopting Grandfather Rules (PDF)

 

  • Interim Technical Standards Resolution: The Board may approve a resolution during the December 13 public hearing that directs the Department of Building and Development to issue interim Loudoun County Facilities Standards Manual technical standards and Loudoun County Land Subdivision and Development Ordinance regulations as necessary to implement the new Zoning Ordinance through Technical and Procedural Newsletters. The county will need to issue interim technical standards between adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and adoption of future Development Ordinance Amendments to avoid potential delays in processing land development applications.
    • Resolution Authorizing Establishment of Interim Technical Standards Through Technical and Procedural Newsletters (PDF)

 

 

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 Board of Supervisors ZOR Work Session Schedule

Potential Meeting Date       Potential Discussion Topics/Zoning Ordinance Chapter

July 26 (Wednesday)            Public Hearing dedicated to the Planning Commission Draft Zoning Ordinance

BOS Public Hearing Packet:  Staff Report/Issues list, ZOAM list, Kimley Horn Comment Analysis Report

September 7 (Thursday)      Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Zoning Districts
September 11 (Monday)      Uses in Urban, Suburban, Office, and Industrial Zoning Districts:

Chapter 3: Uses; Chapter 4: Use-Specific Standards; Chapter 12: Definitions

September 25 (Monday)    Uses in Rural, Transition, and JLMA Zoning Districts

Chapter 3: Uses; Chapter 4: Use-Specific Standards; Chapter 12: Definitions

October 2 (Monday)             Chapter 5: Overlay Districts; Chapter 6: Natural and Environmental Resources
October 12 (Thursday)         Chapter 7: Development Standards
October 16 (Monday)           Chapter 8: Signs
October 23 (Monday)           Chapter 9: Attainable Housing
October 30 (Monday)           Chapter 10: Procedures; Chapter 11: Officials, Boards, and Commissions Appendix C: Flexible Regulations
November 3 (Friday)            Post the November 3, 2023 Board of Supervisors Draft Zoning Ordinance incorporating the Board’s directed revisions to date
November 13 (Monday)       Wrap Up – Additional Board member motions for revisions to the November 3, 2023 Board of Supervisors Draft Zoning Ordinance
November 20 (Monday)       Adoption of the new Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance including any Grandfathering Rules
Unavailable dates:  September 4, 2023 – Labor Day,  September 18, 2023 – Joint Board of Supervisors and School Board Committee, 4:00 p.m. October 9, 2023 – Indigenous Peoples Day,  November 7, 2023 – General Election

 

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 PLANNING COMMISSION

ZOR DRAFT ORDINANCE — JULY 6, 2023

NEXT STEP:  The Board of Supervisors will hold a special public hearing on the Planning Commission’s Draft Zoning Ordinance on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Government Center, 1 Harrison St. SE, in Leesburg. The Board’s meeting packet will be published online at least three days prior to the meeting.

2023_07-6-Planning Commission ZOR Draft Text

View the Draft Zoning Ordinance Section-by Section

Cover Page
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Zoning Districts
Chapter 3: Uses
Chapter 4: Use-Specific Standards
Chapter 5: Overlay Districts
Chapter 6: Natural and Environmental
Chapter 7: Development Standards
Chapter 8: Signs
Chapter 9: Attainable Housing
Chapter 10: Procedures
Chapter 11: Officials, Boards, and Commissions
Chapter 12: Definitions
Appendices

BOS 7/26/23 Public Hearing Packet:  Staff Report/Issues list, ZOAM list, Kimley Horn Comment Analysis Report (highlighted)

Kimley Horn Comment Analysis, July 7, 2023

Staff Clarification of Zoning Administration Interpretations:  April 7, 2023 response to public input letter

2023 ZOR INPUT SURVEY as of 6-2-2023

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Planning Commission ZOR DRAFT TEXT FOR JUNE 5, 2023 APPROVAL

PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW ACTIVITIES.  The Planning Commission began reviewing the August 8 Staff Draft Text through a series of work sessions ending May 18, 2023.  At the June 5, 2023 work session Planning Commissioners will provide FINAL COMMENTS on draft text released May 19th, via motions for changes or approval.

PCWS Agenda 06-05-2023.pdf

    1. Cover Page.pdf
    2. Table of Contents 05-19-23.pdf
    3. Chapter 1 Introduction 05-19-23.pdf
    4. Chapter 2 Zoning Districts 05-19-23.pdf
    5. Chapter 3 Uses 05-19-23.pdf
    6. Chapter 4 Use Specific Standards 05-19-23.pdf
    7. Chapter 5 Overlay Districts 05-19-23.pdf
    8. Chapter 6 Natural and Environmental Resources ‎(NER)‎ 05-19-23.pdf
    9. Chapter 7 Development Standards 05-19-23.pdf
    10. Chapter 8 Signs Clean 05-19-23.pdf
    11. Chapter 9 Attainable Housing 05-19-23.pdf
    12. Chapter 10 Procedures 05-19-23.pdf
    13. Chapter 11 Officials, Boards, and Commissions 05-19-23.pdf
    14. Chapter 12 Definitions 05-19-2023.pdf
    15. Appendix A Acronyms and Abbreviations 05-19-23.pdf
    16. Appendix B Land Development Application Fees 05-19-23.pdf
    17. Appendix C Flexible Regulations 05-19-23.pdf
2023_May 19 Version PC FULL DRAFT TEXT (612 pages)

 

ZOR Work Group Documents :

Planning Commission June 5, 2023 MOTION TEMPLATE: 2023_06_05 PC ZOR MOTIONS Template
  • TIPS
    • Leave Planning Commissioner name blank unless a specific PC is confirmed to sponsor the motion
    • Cite the EXACT Chapter and Section reference, with section heading if applicable (e.g., 7.05.03.F.  Use-Specific Noise Standards)
    • Draft EXACT motion language to propose be revised in May 19, 2023 PC ZOR Draft Text (i.e., be specific, not generalized)
    • Cite one or more 2019 Comp Plan Policies to support motion
    • Under “Discussion Points/Justifications” enter BULLETS for PC background and discussion of the motion prior to vote
    • Keep motion to ONE page (definitely one sheet front and back).   Consolidate motions where applicable.

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ZOR —  Planning Commission Work Session Updates and

Public Input through May 18

PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW ACTIVITIES.  The Planning Commission began reviewing the August 8 Staff Draft Text through a series of work sessions beginning October 11, 2022 and ending May 18, 2023.  Each work session agenda contains staff reports for each chapter or section, along with questions for Planning Commission votes.

ZOR Work Group Documents shared with Planning Commissioners for Work Session review:

PC Work SessionZOR WORK GROUP INPUTSupporting Documentation
5-18-20232023_05-18 Item 1b&c – ZOR Workgroup Input to PC Reports2023_03-27-SB-983-Winery Legislation Revisions
4-25-2023·    ZOR Work Group_Planning Commission Uses Subcommittee-4-25-23

·    LCEA concerns on zoning for April 25 discussion

·    PC April 25th ZOR Work Group Input – INDOOR RECREATION

2023 ZOR PUBLIC INPUT SURVEY AS OF 4-25-2023
4-10-2023PC USES SUBCte ZOR Work Group INPUT 4-10-20232014_10Oct.PC Work session- ZOAM-2014-0003
3-30-2023ZOR Work Group – PC 3-30-23 WORK SESSION INPUT·    ALBEMARLE COUNTY Zoning Regulations – Tourism Events

·    2021_09-15-ZOR-DRAFT TEXT REMOVED

·    ZOR-2021-Virginia-Counties-Ordinance-Comparison

3-22-20232023_03-22-ZOR Work Group – PC Uses Subcommittee ReviewZOR-revised-RuralZoningComparison-REV. MARCH 2023
2-25-2023ZOR Work Group to PC 2-25-23 Work session

 

2023_02-23-Letter to PC for 2-25 Work Session

 

KEY DOCUMENTS TO REVIEW:

1.  Item 1 – Staff Introductory Memo & Key Change Matrix.
Contains background and Staff’s current PC review schedule as well as a Revised Key Change Matrix.  This is a MUST READ document to review STAFF’S COMMENTS on key Public Comment Themes.
TIPS:
·  Scan column 1 to locate your topic(s) of interest
·  Review Public Comment Theme and ZOC comments (columns 5 & 6)
·  Review Staff Recommendations column on the far right.

February 25th Work Session Chapters/Discussion topics

Ch.2  Zoning Districts – Staff Report Recommendations
Ch.3  Uses – Staff Report Recommendations
Ch.4 Specific Use Standards – Staff Report Recommendations
Ch.8  Signs – Staff Report Recommendations
Ch.13 Definitions – Staff Report Recommendations

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Zoning Ordinance Rewrite —  January 24, 2023 Public Hearing Preparation

PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW ACTIVITIES.  The Planning Commission began reviewing the August 8 Staff Draft Text through a series of work sessions beginning October 11, 2022.  Each work session agenda contains staff reports for each chapter or section, along with questions for Planning Commission votes.

The second Planning Commission Public Hearing is scheduled for January 24, 2023, 6pm.  Details how to attend and sign up to speak here.

Although the PC work sessions do not allow verbal public input, groups and individuals can email the Planning Commission to reinforce key points provided through the ZOR public input process.

Review County Staff Proposed Text

Jan. 24, 2023 Staff Report Summary — Item #1 Planning Commission PACKET  (Full PC Packet) 

Staff Key Changes Matrix-1-17-2023.  This document further details Staff’s recommendations as well as issues for Planning Commission review via work sessions.

Proposed text updates for portions of the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance are available for public review.

Chapter 1: Introduction (PDF)
Chapter 1 Redline (PDF)
Chapter 6: Natural and Environmental Resources (PDF)
Chapter 6 Redline (PDF)
Chapter 2: Zoning Districts (PDF)
Chapter 2 Redline (PDF)
Chapter 9: Attainable Housing (PDF)
Chapter 9 Redline (PDF)
Chapter 3: Uses (PDF)
Chapter 3 Redline (PDF)
Chapter 13: Definitions (PDF)
Chapter 13 Redline (PDF)
Chapter 4: Specific Use Standards (PDF)
Chapter 4 Redline (PDF)
Section 7.02 Open Space (PDF)
Section 7.02 Redline (PDF)
Chapter 5: Overlay Districts (PDF)
Chapter 5 Redline (PDF)
Sections 11.10.06, 11.10.07 & 11.10.09 Procedures (PDF)

 

Public Notice, 1/5/2023:  2023_01Jan.5- ZOR Public Notice

 

ZONING ORDINANCE REWRITE — PUBLIC POSTINGS

Proposed text updates for portions of the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance are available for public review.

PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION SCHEDULE (as of 1/05/2023).
You can review the Staff reports HERE (go to “2023” folder).   

Planning Commission MEETING MINUTES:  Sept. 2022 – Dec. 2022

You can view the PC work session webcasts HERE

A consolidate summary of ZOR ORGANIZATIONS INPUT PRIORITIES has been prepared to assist all organizations and individuals prepare and support each other in public hearing comments.

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ZONING ORDINANCE REWRITE — PUBLIC POSTINGS

Many thanks to all the organizations and individuals across the county who have submitted from a few to hundreds of comments for the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite (ZOR).

The Shared Comments “white papers” submitted to the County are posted below for facilitated public access.  These Shared Comments white papers highlight the key themes and issues across many communities of interest—  from neighbors, organizations and advisory boards — with recommendations and justifications for changes in the second ZOR draft text.
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LINK TO  Proposed draft rewritten Zoning Ordinance text (clean version) (PDF)
LINK TO  Redline version text changes made between the April 2022 draft and the August 2022 draft (PDF)
LINK TO DRAFT #1 ZOR DRAFT TEXT 04-18-2022.pdf  (458 pages)
LINK TO PUBLIC INPUT – GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 08-02-22-New Upload
LINK TO Summary of August 30th Public Hearing topics/issues not addressed in Staff 2nd Draft Text
LINK TO PUBLIC INPUT – ORGANIZATIONAL STATEMENTS 08-03-22 (424 pages)  (See direct links for shared documents below)

See the FAQ page for What’s next from County Staff,  What’s next for citizens & organizations, and How to stay engaged.

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ORGANIZATION WHITE PAPER INPUT

TOPICS/THEMES INCLUDED

WHITE PAPER/SHARED COMMENTS LINK

ADVISORY GROUPS
Catoctin Creek Scenic River Advisory CommitteeRiver & Stream Corridor Resource protection standards – renew and revive2022-ZOR-DRAFT-TEXT-REVIEW-Catoctin_Creek_Scenic_River_Advisory_Committee_07_10_2022
Goose Creek Scenic River Advisory CommitteeAdd Scenic River Overlay District, define viewsheds for county scenic rivers.Goose Creek Scenic River Adv.Cte – ZOR Memorandum
Heritage CommissionHeritage preservation and adaptive reuseZoning Ordinance Rewrite, Heritage Commission comments 7-9-2022
Rural Economic Development Council (REDC)Rural economy uses, ag uses, ag processing, high-intensity use event management, performance standards, definitions (“farm,” “ag operations”)REDC ZOR Round 3 Public Input REPORT 7-15-2022
Zoning Ordinance Committee (ZOC)Report of 18-month review of ZOR draft text.ZOC Findings & Recommendations Report-July-2022
ORGANIZATIONS
Blue Ridge Mountain Civic Association (BRMCA)Mountainside Development Uses & ActivitiesBRMCA ZOR SHARED COMMENTS-6-30-22
Chamber of CommerceAttainable HousingAttainable Housing Zoning – Chamber of Commerce
Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountain (FBRM)Uses and Activities permitted mountainsides, how to describe MDOD, development and design standards, enforcementMDOD-White-Paper-6-9-22
Goose Creek AssociationRiver & Stream Corridor Resource protection standards – renew and revive05-18-2022 GooseCreek-Dev Stds Input
Hamilton Station NeighborsConsistent and equitable protections applied to High-intensity uses in residential area2022-ZOR-HAMILTON STATION NEIGHBORS-7-10-22
Loudoun Climate ProjectImplement 2019 Comp Plan policies, strategies & actions for SustainabilityLoudoun Climate Project Network-Summary
Loudoun County Equine Alliance (LCEA)Equestrian Event Facility regulations, LPAT requirements,  Agriculture Support use, Development standards for Open Space, Parking.Loudoun County Equine Alliance 2
Loudoun Historic Village Alliance (LHVA)Village-specific shared comments2022_07-18-ZOR-LHVA COMMENT SUMMARY
Loudoun Wildlife ConservancyNatural/environmental resource standards, open space protection, tree planting, Dark Sky regulations, high-intensity use regulations, floodplain and mountainside overlay protections.LWC-ZOR Public Comments Advocacy Alert
Piedmont Chapter of Virginia Native Plant SocietyTree planting, replacement & preservation, NER protection standardsPiedmont Ch. VA Native Plant Society-ZOR Comments
Piedmont Environmental CouncilSupport protections for natural environment, improve protections for resources, farmland, sustainability, and impacts of high-intensity uses.PEC – ZOR Public Input Comments-Overview
Virginia Piedmont Heritage AreaProtecting historic villages, districts and resources, reduce special exceptions / high-intensity uses,Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area-ZOR Public Input
Waterford FoundationHistoric village preservation and adaptive reuse22 06 28 Waterford Foundation Inc Zoning Rewrite Comments
Farm BureauTo be published when public
Loudoun Coalition of Homeowners & Condominium Associations (LCHCA)HOA/owner association regulations, data center use-specific standardsTo be published when public

ZOR STATUS AND SHARED COMMENTS

The ZOR draft text 90-day Public Input began on April 18, 2022 and will end on Monday July 18, 2022.  Public Input is being requested an organization and individual resident basis.  To assist those who were unable to attend, you  view the “prep-talk” handout HERE.

Thanks to many individuals and organization who have been reviewing and preparing their ZOR comments, this ZOR Review Resources page has been updated to include the SHARED COMMENTS to assist those who have struggled with time or the task of making comments. 

Think of the SHARED COMMENTS as “cliff notes” from your organizations and area neighbors to help make your own comments.  SHARED COMMENTS include those submitted in 2020-2022 have “Not Been Addressed” in the current draft text.  These are recommended comments for Round 3 Public Input to give them one last try.  The SHARED COMMENTS files also show what prior comments were “Addressed” in the current draft (thank you, County Staff!).

HERE’S WHAT TO DO

  1. Select the topic(s) you care about most.
      • Goal:  Pick two or three categories (chapters) that match what you as a property owner and/or your organization care about
  2. For each topic use the SHARED COMMENTS files.  Recommended minimums:
      • Individuals:  Select 3 to 5 comments you agree with and want to reinforce.
      • Organizations:  Select 10-20 comments your organization agrees with and wants to reinforce.
  3. Select your comment input method from one of the three ways the County has provided:
      • Online General Form – to comment on a chapter (link to General Form)
      • Online Comment Box – to comment on specific sections (direct links to comment boxes provided below)
      • Email County ZOR Staff  at ZOrewrite@loudoun.gov – to comment on sections or chapters and provide any attachments.
  4. Enter your comments (edit as needed) and press submit!  Check out the FAQs for questions and tips.

CATEGORIES By Chapter:
EXAMPLE TOPICS You May Care About Include:
SHARED COMMENTS FILES
COMMENT BOX DIRECT LINKS to ZOR Draft Text
Zoning Districts
Contiguous open space in Transition Area Place Types, Village Residential and Commercial2022-ZOR-CH.2-ZONING DISTRICTS-6-25-2022

2022-ZOR-CH.2-ZONING DISTRICTS-VCOD-LHVA-6-25-2022

Chapter 2: Zoning Districts
Uses and Use-specific Standards
Location where uses are or should be by-right vs. special exception,
Event management and “tiers” for high-intensity rural uses (e.g., limited breweries, wineries, other large tourism)
Inconsistent regulations between similar Uses.
2022-ZOR-CH.3-USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS-6-25-2022

— 2021 _09-15 Draft Text Deletions
—  ZOR-2021–Virginia Counties Ordinance Comparison
—  ZOR-2021-INTENSITY SORT & REVISED Rural Zoning Comparison

Chapter 3: Uses
3.02 Use Tables
3.03 Accessory Uses
3.04 Temporary Uses
3.05 Use-Specific Standards
Overlay Districts
Uses to Exclude from overlay districts, Protection of Mountainside, Limestone, Floodplain, Airport Overlay districts and Village Conservation areas2022-ZOR-CH.4-OVERLAY DISTRICTS-6-25-2022

2022_02-15-USE EXCLUSIONS-REVISED

Chapter 4: Overlay Districts
4.03 Floodplain Overlay District
4.04 Mountainside Development Overlay District
4.05 Limestone Overlay District
4.07 Village Conservation Overlay District
4.08 Historic Overlay District
Development Standards – Environmental
Sustainability, Open space, River/Stream Corridor, Trees, Steep Slopes2022-ZOR-CH.5-DEVELOPMENT STDS-04.OpenSpace-6-27-2022

2022-ZOR-CH.5-DEVELOPMENT STDS-NER-Trees-Buffers-6-25-2022

2022-ZOR-CH.5-DEVELOPMENT STDS-NER-CatoctinCreekScenicAdvCte-6-25-2022

Chapter 5: Development Standards
5.03 Natural and Environmental Resources (NER)
5.04 Open Space Standards
5.06 Tree Planting, Replacement, and Preservation
5.07 Landscaping, Buffer Yards, and Screening
Development Standards – Site, Performance, Parking, Reuse
Noise, light & glare regulations, Multiple uses on a parcel, Parking and Road access requirements, Adaptive Reuse2022-ZOR-CH.5-DEVELOPMENT Stds-Site-PerfStd-HOA-6-25-2022

2022-ZOR-CH.5-DEVELOPMENT STDS-05.PARKING-6-25-2022

2022-ZOR-CH.5-DEVELOPMENT Stds-10.AdaptiveReuse-7-1-2022

Chapter 5: Development Standards
5.05 Parking
5.08 Performance Standards
5.09 Transportation
5.10 Adaptive Reuse
5.11 Transition
5.12 Owner’s Associations
Signs
Rural residential vs. rural commercial, Murals, Sign sizes and types2022-ZOR-CH.6-SIGN REGULATIONS-6-25-2022Chapter 6: Signs
Procedures, Permits & Enforcement
Permit approval criteria, processes and procedures and Enforcement2022-ZOR-CH.7-PROCEDURES.&.ENFORCEMENT-6-25-2022Chapter 7: Procedures
Attainable Housing
Affordable Dwelling Unit program, Affordable Housing Unit program, Parking, exemptions, dispersion2022-ZOR-CH.8-ATTAINABLE HOUSING-6-25-2022Chapter 8: Attainable Housing
Definitions and Rules of Interpretation
Definitions required to clarify uses and use-specific standards, such as “Farm,” “agricultural operations,” “tasting room/tap room,” “agriculture products,” “agricultural production,” “agricultural manufacturing,” and “historic.”2022-ZOR-CH.11-USE DEFINITIONS-6-25-2022Chapter 11: Definitions and Rules of Interpretation

ZONING ORDINANCE REWRITE — REVIEW:

The ZOR draft text 90-day Public Input began on April 18, 2022 and will end on Monday July 18, 2022.  Public Input is being requested an organization and individual resident basis.

RECOMMENDATIONS:                  “A section per week may get the results you seek.”

Check the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS page for 

“How to Get Started and Things to Know About Making Comments“

ZONING ORDINANCE REWRITE (ZOR) RESOURCES

ZOR–TABLE OF CONTENTS as of 4-18-2022

ZOR Review – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

ZOR Draft Text Public Input TEMPLATE

DRAFT – New Zoning District Names–Crosswalk/Legend
CURRENT 1993 Zoning Ordinance (enCodePlus version)

DOCUMENT LINK COLOR LEGEND
Black Text — Staff DRAFT documents to ZOC

RED TEXT — 2022 Round 3 Input UPDATES

Green Text — Organization/Public & ZOC Rep INPUT
Blue Text — Staff COMMENTS to ZOC Input
Orange Text — ZOR policy/procedure 3Q2021 summaries & transcripts

ZONING ORDINANCE REWRITE (ZOR) DOCUMENTS

The table below is organized by Zoning Ordinance chapter.  Select a chapter in column 1, then section(s) in column 2 for your review. (Note: the section links will take you directly to the online ZOR draft text).  Columns 3 and 5 provide documents for review of prior draft text, past input, and staff responses to Zoning Ordinance Committee (ZOC) comments.


Zoning Ordinance CHAPTER

ZOR SECTIONS / TOPIC

DRAFT TEXT Reviewed by ZOC

ZOC Meeting Dates

COMMENTS SUBMITTED & Staff Response Documents

CHAPTER 2: 
ZONING DISTRICTS 
Incl. Village Conservation Overlay District (VCOD)
2.01 Urban Policy Area Zoning Districts
2.02 Suburban Policy Area Zoning Districts
2.03 Transition Policy Area Zoning Districts
2.04 Rural Policy Area Zoning Districts
2.05 Joint Land Management Area Zoning Districts
2.06 Planned Development Zoning District
2.07 Legacy Zoning Districts
11-03-2021 ZOC PACKET-DISTRICTS-VCOD

11-17-2021 ZOC PACKET-2-DISTRICTS-VCOD

Nov. 3, 2021

Nov. 17, 2021

ZOR–ZONING DISTRICT-VCOD INPUT

ZOR–ZONING DISTRICT-VCOD LHVA INPUT

2022_04-18-REVISED-Chapter_2_ZOC-STAFF COMMENT RPT

2021_11-1 Staff comments – Zoning Districts

CHAPTER 3: 
USES TABLE MATRIX & DEFINITIONS
3.02 Use Tables
3.02.01 Urban & Suburban Use Table
3.02.02 Transition & JLMA Use Table
3.02.03 Rural Use Table
3.03 Use Definitions
2021-06-16 ZOC PACKET- USE MATRIX Tables & DEFINITIONSMay 5, 2021,

June 2, 2021

June 16, 2021

LCPCC ZOC Text INPUT-Use Matrix-Definitions

2021-06-16-ZOC STAFF COMMENTS- USE MATRIX Tables & DEFINITIONS

USE-SPECIFIC STANDARDS
3.04 Accessory Uses
3.05 Temporary Uses

3.06 Use-Specific Standards
3.06.01 Purpose and Applicability
3.06.02 Residential
3.06.03 Lodging
3.06.04 Commercial
3.06.05 Public/Civic/Institutional
3.06.06 Industrial/Production
3.06.07 Infrastructure
3.06.08 Agriculture
2021-08-25 ZOC PACKET-USE-SPECIFIC STDS

2021-9-08-ZOC PACKET USE STANDARDS-2

Aug. 25, 2021

Sept. 8, 2021

2021_09-15 Draft Text Deletions

—  ZOR-2021–Virginia Counties Ordinance Comparison

—  ZOR-2021-INTENSITY SORT & REVISED Rural Zoning Comparison

2022_02-15-USE EXCLUSIONS-REVISED

LCPCC ZOC Text INPUT-USE-SPECIFIC STDS 8-25-21
ZOR TEXT INPUT–USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS- -9-6-21

2021-08-25-ZOC STAFF COMMENTS-USE-SPECIFIC STDS

2021_09-07 – ZOC STAFF COMMENTS USE STANDARDS

2021_OCT-06 – ZOC STAFF COMMENTS USE Stds & Overlay

CHAPTER 4:
OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Chapter 4: Overlay Districts
4.01 General Provisions of Overlay Districts
4.02 Airport Impact Overlay District
4.03 Floodplain Overlay District
4.04 Mountainside Development Overlay District
4.05 Limestone Overlay District
4.06 Quarry Notification Overlay District
4.07 Village Conservation Overlay District
4.08 Historic Overlay District
4.09 Suburban Mixed Use Overlay District
09-15-2021 ZOC PACKET – OVERLAY DISTRICTS-1

10-06-2021 ZOC PACKET – AIRPORT & OVERLAY

02-16-2022 ZOC Packet-ZOAM-HISTORIC OVERLAY-Non-Conformities

Sept. 15, 2021

 

 

 

Oct. 6, 2021

2021_09-15-LCPCC ZOR-OVERLAY DISTRICT – INPUT

2021_09-17-ZOC-STAFF COMMENTS-OVERLAY-DIST

 

2021_OCT-06 – ZOC STAFF COMMENTS

CHAPTER 5: 
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Mtg. 2 – Jan. 19:
Site Dev., Utilities, Open Space, Perf. Stds (Noise/Lighting), Adaptive Reuse, HOA, Visibility, Road Access, Rural Hamlets.

5.01 Site Development
5.02 Utilities
5.04 Open Space Standards
5.06 Tree Planting, Replacement, and Preservation
5.07 Landscaping, Buffer Yards, and Screening

5.08 Performance Standards

   5.08.01 Purpose, Applicability, Exceptions, & Administration
   5.08.04 Noise
   5.08.05 Light & Glare
5.09 Transportation
5.10 Adaptive Reuse
5.11 Transition
5.12 Owner’s Associations
5.13 Variation of Residential Lot Sizes
01-19-2022 ZOC Packet – DEVELOPMENT STDS-2Jan. 19, 2022

ZOR–DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS-Jan.19.2022 INPUT

2022_04-18-REVISED- Chapter_5_ZOC STAFF COMMENT RPT

2022_01-24- Staff comments – Development Stds

PARKING Development Standards 
5.05 Parking
5.05.01 Applicability
5.05.02 Parking Ratios
5.05.03 Bicycle Parking
5.05.04 Electric Vehicle Parking
5.05.05 Motorcycle & Scooter Parking
5.05.06 Car-Share Parking
5.05.07 Oversized Vehicle Parking
5.05.08 Parking Adjustments
5.05.10 Parking Location and Design
5.05.11 Residential Parking Limitations
5.05.12 Village Parking
5.05.13 Specific Residential Design Type Parking
2021-07-21-ZOC PACKET-PARKINGJuly 7, 2021

July 21, 2021

LCPCC ZOC Text INPUT– PARKING-July, 2021

 

2022_07-06-STAFF COMMENTS — PARKING

2021-07-21-ZOC STAFF COMMENTS-PARKING

NATURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES  DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 
Mtg. 1 – Jan. 5:Natural & Environmental, Trees, Landscaping/Buffering, Screening.
5.03 Natural and Environmental Resources
5.03.01 River and Stream Corridor Resources (RSCR)
5.03.02 Steep Slope Areas
5.03.03 NER Use Table
5.03.04 Development, Land Disturbance, and Additional Use Specific Standards
5.03.05 NER Definitions
01-05-2022 ZOC PACKET-DEVELOPMENT STDS-1
2022-01-05 River-Stream Corridor Maps and Graphics
Jan. 5, 2022

 

 

 

ZOR–DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Jan.5 2022 INPUT

FAIRFAX-Res & Non-Res Lighting Zoning Regs
MLO_FINAL_June2011

 

 

CHAPTER 6: 
SIGN REGULATIONS
6.01 Application of Sign Regulations
6.02 General Sign Requirements
6.03 Prohibited Signs
6.04 Freestanding Signs
6.05 Attached Signs
6.06 Incidental Signs
6.07 Historic Signs
6.08 Illuminated & Digital Signs
6.09 Sign Permits & Administration
6.10 Sign Measurements
12-15-2021 ZOC Packet-SIGN REGS

2021-12-3_SIGNS REPORT- White&Smith

Dec. 15, 2021ZOR–SIGN REGULATIONS INPUT

2022_01-03 STAFF COMMENTS-SIGN REGS

CHAPTER 7: 
PROCEDURES (including enforcement)
7.01 General Process Administration
7.02 Determination
7.03 Zoning Permit
7.04 Sign Permit
7.05 Site Plan
7.06 Subdivision
7.07 Variance
7.08 Commission Permit
7.09 Zoning Amendments
7.10 Special Exception Review
7.13 Enforcement
7.14 Appeals
Draft text not released for review by ZOC
CHAPTER 8: 
ATTAINABLE HOUSING & Traffic Data ZOAM-2021-0003

 

8.01 Affordable Dwelling Unit Program
8.02 Unmet Housing Needs Unit Program
2022-02-02 ZOC Packet TRAFFIC ZOAM & ADU Draft TextFeb 2. 2022ZOR-ATTAINABLE HOUSING INPUT-1-31-22 w.WBJ

2022_02-04 ZOR STAFF COMMENTS – Attainable Housing

CHAPTER 9: 
NONCONFORMITIES
CHAPTER 10:
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
 CHAPTER 11: 
DEFINITIONS
Chapter 9: Nonconformities

Chapter 10: Officials, Boards and Commissions

Chapter 11: Definitions and Rules of Interpretation

Appendix A : Legacy Zoning Districts

 

ZOC SUBCOMMITTEE EXPECTATIONS AND OUTCOMES
Mar. 14, 2022Staff Presentation – ZORW Subcommittees
ZOAM-2020-0002: 
Cluster/Prime Soils
ZOR

12-01-2021 ZOC PACKET – ZOAM-2020-0002

2022_01-03-ZOAM-2020-0002 DRAFT TEXT REFERRAL

02-16-2022 ZOC Packet-ZOAM

Dec. 1, 2021

 

 

Feb. 16, 2022

ZOAM-2020-0002-INPUT-ZOC-03-2021

2022_01-13-ZOAM-2020-0002 Questions to Staff

 

ZOAM-2018-0001:  
Short Term Residential Rentals & Commercial Whole House Rentals10-20-2021 ZOC PACKET STRR ZOAM TextOct. 20, 2021

Feb. 3 2022

2021_10-18-2nd INPUT ZOAM-2018-0001-Short Term Rentals

ZOAM-2018-0001-DRAFT TEXT-Dec.2021

Policy decisions, discussion summaries and transcripts
2021_09-15-ZOR Draft Text Removed
ZOR–Draft Text Removal-Comments-Questions-10-6-2021
2021_10-04-ZOC New Business Request
2021_10-06-ZOC Meeting New Business Item-TRANSCRIPT
2021_10-06-ZOC Meeting New Business Item -FOLLOW-UP
2021_10-20-A.Ray-TLUC Comments RE ZOC
2021_10-25-A.Ray Responses to ZOC
2021_11-16: Resolution of Intent to Amend (ROIA) News Release
2021_11-16-BOS ZOR Update–Transcript
2021_11-29-Memo to Staff-Comp Plan Policy Updates-2
2019 Comp Plan-RPA-Village-Ch3 Policies
Review during referral package (April 2022): Ch. 1 Introduction, Ch.10 Officials, Boards & Commissions, Ch. 11, Rules of Interpretation and Ch. 7 Procedures (including enforcement and permitting process).

NOTE:  EnCodePlus Changes / Full ZOR text expected release to the Public:  April 2022

*Please be advised that the Zoning Ordinance Committee (ZOC) workplan schedule is tentative and subject to change.

ZONING ORDINANCE REWRITE (ZOR) DOCUMENTS

ZOR Staff Presentations
  • ZOR – Overview of Focus Group Input (12/2/2020)
  • WSP Consultant Code Audit Presentation to ZOC (1/6/2021)

ZOR Consultant Reports & Presentations
  • Zoning CODE AUDIT — Text Analysis, WSP Consultants, 12-11-2020
  • Zoning CODE AUDIT — Section III District Recommendations-12-8-2020
  • WSP Report – PARKING-02-03-2020
    • WSP Presentation – PARKING – PPT to ZOC-02-03-2021
  • KendigKeast-ZONING INCENTIVES-12-2-2020
  • KendigKeast-Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)-1-29-2021
  • White & Smith SIGN REGULATIONS REPORT – 12-3-2021

MEETINGS

  • Zoning Ordinance Committee (ZOC meetings) are generally held the first Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. at the County Government Office (Lovettsville Room and remotely via Web/Ex)
    • Meeting Agendas and Meeting Summaries (if posted)
  • ZOC meeting agendas include 15 minutes for public comment at the beginning of each meeting (ZOC Public Input Policy Draft guidelines).
  • LCPCC cannot take responsibility for meeting changes made by County Staff.

ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOAM) DOCUMENTS

ZOAM-2018-0001:  Short Term Residential Rentals / Commercial Whole House ZOAM
  • ZOAM-2018-0001-DRAFT TEXT-Dec.2021
  • ZOC Referral Discussion Staff Presentation 8-4-2021
  • LCPCC ZOC Member Input
ZOAM-2020-0002:  Cluster Subdivision/Prime Soils ZOAM
  • 1-3-2022 ZOAM-2020-0002 DRAFT TEXT
  • TLUC/BOS Cluster Subdivision/Soils Questions to Staff–WCC.REVIEW-7-20-21
  • First Outreach Document/Outline
  • Attachment 1: Subdivision/Prime Ag Soils BMI Staff Report-6-16-2020
  • Attachment 2: 2019 Comprehensive Plan Prime Ag Soils Map
  • Attachment 3: AR-1 Prime Farmland & Secondary Cropland Map
  • Attachment 4: AR-2 Prime Farmland & Secondary Cropland Map
  • Attachment 5: REDC Letter to BOS-12-6-2019
  • Attachment 6: Cluster Development & Prime Farmland references
  • Attachment 7: Case Study – Cluster Development/Prime Soils
PRIOR Loudoun County Staff Reports / ZONING TEXT – Comparison Review
  • 2005_11-17–Western Loudoun Rezoning:  CPAM-2005-0005, ZOAM-2005-0002
  • 2006-02-09–Pl.Commision-Public Hearing Staff Report

PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT (PDR) PLANNING DOCUMENTS

  • PDR Focus Group 1 QUESTIONS
  • Attachment 1: June 2003 PDR Board Program Policy Recommendations
  • Attachment 2: 2019 Comprehensive Plan Land Conservation Policies
  • Attachment 3: Active PDR Program Comparison Tables

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