4 rules for unincorporated Loudoun County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
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 Chapter 612 requires dogs on leash (max 6 ft) in public areas except at designated off-leash parks (Brambleton, Ashburn, Franklin). VA §3.2-6538 governs dogs running at large.
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-6538 – Locality may prohibit dogs running at large
Any locality may by ordinance prohibit the running at large of all or any category of dogs, except dogs used for hunting, in all or any designated portion of such locality during such months as it may designate. Any such locality may also require that dogs be confined, restricted, or penned up during such periods. For the purpose of this section, a dog shall be deemed to run at large while roam...
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.
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-6540.1 – Vicious dogs; penalties
Vicious dogs; penalties. A. As used in this section: "Serious injury" means an injury having a reasonable potential to cause death or any injury other than a sprain or strain, including serious disfigurement, serious impairment of health, or serious impairment of bodily function and requiring significant medical attention. "Vicious dog" means a canine or canine crossbreed that has (i) killed a ...
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.
Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-4400 – Beekeeping; definitions
"Apiary" means any place where one or more colonies of bees are kept. "Appliance" means any apparatus, tool, machine, or other device used in the handling and manipulating of bees, honey, wax, hives, and hive parts and shall include containers used in transporting, processing, storing, or merchandising bees and bee products. "Bee" means the honeybee, Apis mellifera and genetic variations thereo...
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