Loudoun Zoning permits chickens and livestock by right in AR/TR zones. Residential (R-1 to R-4) districts require minimum lot size for chickens; roosters typically prohibited in HOA subdivisions.
Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance permits chickens, livestock, and horses as-of-right in Agricultural Rural (AR-1, AR-2) and Transitional Rural (TR) zones. In residential zones, chicken keeping is allowed on lots meeting minimum area requirements (typically 40,000 sq ft / ~1 acre, varies by district), with limits of 4-6 hens, no roosters, coops set back 15-25 feet from property lines, and enclosed runs required to exclude predators and wildlife. Goats, pigs, and other livestock are generally prohibited in R zones. Horses require minimum 2-acre parcels in most districts. Virginia's Right to Farm Act (VA Code §3.2-301) protects established agricultural operations in Loudoun's ~500 horse farms and 40+ wineries. HOA rules frequently prohibit any poultry/livestock regardless of zoning.
Zoning violation: $100-$500 per day. Ordered removal of animals if non-compliant. HOA fines separate and can be substantial in planned communities.
Loudoun County, VA
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