Tree Protection in Loudoun County, VA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Loudoun County, Virginia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Loudoun County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Parkway Planting
Loudoun County's Zoning Ordinance requires street trees along road frontages in most residential and mixed-use zoning districts whenever a Road Corridor Buffer isn't triggered. Developers must plant 20 plant units per 100 linear feet on each side of the road, using only small or large deciduous trees, regularly spaced.
Loudoun County Street Tree Planting Standards
Some RestrictionsLoudoun County, VA, Zoning Ordinance § 7.04.02.E
Specific Requirements for Street Trees. When street trees are required, they must be provided as follows: 1. Planted at a rate of 20 plant units per 100 linear feet along each side of all public roads or private roads. The planting rate applies individually to each side of the road: a. Only small deciduous trees and large deciduous trees are permitted to meet the plant unit requirement for stre...
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