3 rules for unincorporated Loudoun County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Sidewalk maintenance in Loudoun County is split between VDOT, the county, HOAs, and property owners depending on the road classification and development agreement. Most subdivision sidewalks in Ashburn are maintained by HOAs per recorded covenants. VDOT maintains sidewalks within state-maintained road rights-of-way. The county maintains sidewalks on county-owned facilities. Residents report damage through VDOT's Customer Service Center or the county's Loudoun Express Request (LEx) system.
Loudoun County prohibits obstructing public sidewalks and rights-of-way. Under the Codified Ordinances and Virginia Code, placing objects, signs, merchandise, or debris on sidewalks that impede pedestrian passage is prohibited. Construction projects near sidewalks must provide safe pedestrian detours. HOA covenants in Ashburn communities add additional restrictions on items placed near sidewalks including landscaping, parked vehicles, and recreational equipment.
Any work within VDOT's right-of-way in Loudoun County, including sidewalk areas, requires a VDOT Land Use Permit per 24 VAC 30-151. This includes utility installation, driveway construction, landscaping, and any structure that encroaches into the right-of-way. Applications are processed through VDOT's Leesburg Residency office. The county's Zoning Ordinance also regulates encroachments into required setbacks and easements on private property.
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