Showing ordinances that apply to University Center, VA
University Center is an unincorporated community (population 3,969) in Loudoun County, Virginia. Because University Center is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Loudoun County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The breed restrictions rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Loudoun County does not ban specific breeds. Virginia does not preempt local BSL but Loudoun uses a behavior-based dangerous dog framework under VA §3.2-6540.
Loudoun County does not have breed-specific legislation (BSL). While Virginia does not preempt local BSL, Loudoun has historically rejected breed-based restrictions in favor of the behavior-based Dangerous Dog Law under VA Code §3.2-6540 et seq. This statewide framework classifies dogs as 'dangerous' or 'vicious' based on confirmed attacks or aggressive incidents, requiring registration, secure enclosure, muzzle in public, $100,000 liability insurance for vicious classification, and Animal Services registration fees. Homeowner insurance carriers, HOAs, and landlords in Loudoun may still impose breed restrictions independent of law. Rental properties in Ashburn, Leesburg, and Sterling commonly prohibit certain breeds by private contract.
Dangerous dog violation: Class 1 misdemeanor up to $2,500 and 12 months jail. Failure to register dangerous dog: $500 fine. Attack by dangerous dog: civil liability and potential euthanasia order.
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