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.
Loudoun County permits most standard fence materials — wood, vinyl, aluminum, wrought iron, and chain-link (though chain-link is commonly prohibited in front yards under HOA rules). Barbed wire and electrified fencing are restricted to Agricultural Rural (AR) zones and prohibited in residential districts. Western Loudoun's horse country relies on traditional 3-board and 4-board wood fencing — estate fencing along Routes 50, 704, 734, and 611. Historic districts including Waterford (National Historic Landmark), Middleburg, Leesburg, Hamilton, Hillsboro, and Lincoln require Historic District Review Committee approval favoring wood picket, rail, and stone wall construction. HOAs in Ashburn, Brambleton, and similar communities commonly mandate specific fence types (black aluminum or shadowbox wood) and colors.
Non-compliant materials: correction notice. Barbed wire in residential: $100-$500 plus required removal. Historic district violation: HDRC order to restore; daily fines. HOA violations assessed separately.
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