Loudoun County, VA Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Vending Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Vendor cap
- 3 per location at a time
- Cap lifted for
- Farmers markets, fairs, amphitheaters
- Surface required
- Paved or gravel, safe pedestrian access
- No parking in
- Fire lanes, travel lanes, entrances, exits
- Waste rule
- No grease in storm drains or sewer
Summary
Loudoun County limits mobile food vendors to 3 per site at a time and dictates exactly where on the lot they can park. Section 3.03.H.2 caps most locations at 3 simultaneous vendors, while H.6 bars them from required parking spaces, fire lanes, travel lanes, entrances, and exits, and requires a paved or gravel surface with safe pedestrian access.
2. A maximum of 3 mobile vendors are permitted at any 1 location at the same time or as approved by a temporary special event permit (Section 3.04.D); except there is no limit to the number of mobile vendors allowed in conjunction with the following principal uses or events: farmer's market (temporary), convention or exhibition facility, amphitheater, and recreation, outdoor or major. 6. Location and Site Standards. a. Placement in Required Parking. Mobile vendors and any associated outdoor seating must not occupy parking spaces required to fulfill the minimum requirements of the principal use. b. Placement Surface. Mobile vendors must be located on a level, paved, or gravel surface with safe pedestrian access. c. Clearance. Mobile vendors must not be located in any fire lane, travel lane, entrance, or exit.
Full Breakdown
D authorizes more, and the cap disappears entirely for "farmer's market (temporary), convention or exhibition facility, amphitheater, and recreation, outdoor or major" principal uses. c). e requires trash receptacles on site, with the vendor responsible for keeping the area within 5 feet of the vehicle, trailer, or cart free of grease, trash, paper, cups, or cans, and expressly prohibits disposing of liquid waste or grease "in tree pits, storm drains or onto the sidewalks, streets, or other public space" or into the County's sanitary sewer.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the 3-vendor cap outside an approved special event, blocking required parking or a fire lane, or dumping grease or liquid waste on-site is a civil zoning violation under Section 10.13.E, drawing a $200 penalty for the first charge and $500 for each additional charge, capped at $5,000 per set of facts, with the Zoning Administrator authorized to seek injunctive relief for repeat offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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