Loudoun Zoning permits beekeeping in AR, TR, and most residential zones subject to setback rules. VDACS registration required under VA §3.2-4400. County is home to active beekeeper association.
Beekeeping is permitted in Loudoun County across Agricultural Rural, Transitional Rural, and most residential zones under the Zoning Ordinance. Hive setback requirements are typically 10-25 feet from property lines, with flyway barrier (6-ft fence or vegetation) required where hives are within 25 feet of a property line. Virginia requires beekeeper registration with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) State Apiarist under VA Code §3.2-4400 for disease monitoring. The Loudoun Beekeepers Association is active with 500+ members. Western Loudoun's farm wineries, orchards, and pollinator-dependent agriculture make beekeeping especially well-supported. HOAs in eastern Loudoun subdivisions may prohibit hives independent of zoning.
Zoning violation: $50-$250. Nuisance bees (aggressive, swarming): complaint-based with correction period. Unregistered hives: VDACS enforcement. HOA violations separate.
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