4 rules for unincorporated Loudoun County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Loudoun Zoning Ordinance allows 6-foot fences in side/rear yards and 4-foot fences in front yards in residential zones. Horse country AR zones allow taller agricultural fencing.
Loudoun requires zoning clearance for most residential fences; building permits typically not required under 7 feet. Site plan showing property lines, setbacks, and height needed.
Virginia has no shared fence cost statute — each Loudoun property owner maintains their own fence. VA §55.1-2821 partition fence law applies to agricultural boundary fences in Loudoun's horse country.
Loudoun permits wood, vinyl, aluminum, and 3-board wood fencing in horse country. Barbed wire restricted to agricultural zones. Historic districts require traditional materials reviewed by HDRC.
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