Loudoun County does not designate public vending zones — food trucks operate primarily on private property (wineries, breweries, data center campuses, event venues) with property owner consent and proper zoning. Street vending from public rights-of-way is generally prohibited in unincorporated Loudoun and restricted in Leesburg (Town Code §18-41). Downtown Leesburg and Purcellville allow food trucks only during permitted special events or at designated farmers markets. Data center campuses in Ashburn host regular food truck rotations.
Unlike urban DC or Arlington, Loudoun County has no municipal vending zone program. Vending on public rights-of-way, county-owned property, or VDOT-controlled roadsides is generally prohibited under VA Code §46.2-931 and Loudoun County Ord. Ch. 1056 (Peddlers). Most food truck activity occurs on private property, which requires zoning compliance per the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance: permitted as an accessory use in Commercial (C-1, C-4, CR-NR) and Industrial (IP, PD-IP) districts with property owner permission. Rural economy zones (A-3, JLMA) allow food trucks at licensed wineries and farm breweries under §5-618 farm winery provisions (VA Code §4.1-206.1) — Ashburn, Middleburg, and Round Hill areas see heavy winery food truck use. Leesburg downtown (Town Code §18-41) allows food trucks only at permitted special events (First Fridays, Flower & Garden Festival) and through the Town Green program. Purcellville Town Code limits vending to the farmers market and sanctioned events. Distance from brick-and-mortar restaurants not specifically regulated at county level but often required by private property hosts. Time limits typically set by property owner or event organizer.
Vending on public ROW without permit: $100-$500 (Ord. Ch. 1056). Operating outside zoning district: zoning violation $250-$1,000. Leesburg unpermitted vending (§18-41): $100-$500 + cease and desist.
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