Showing ordinances that apply to University Center, VA
University Center is an unincorporated community (population 3,969) in Loudoun County, Virginia. Because University Center is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Loudoun County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The driveway rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Loudoun driveways must meet VDOT entrance standards on state roads and county subdivision standards elsewhere. No parking on front lawns; driveway expansion in HOA neighborhoods requires approval.
Driveways in Loudoun County must comply with Zoning Ordinance setback and lot coverage limits and VDOT access standards on state-maintained roads (most Loudoun roads). New driveways on Routes 7, 9, 15, 28, 50, 287, 704 (state primary/secondary) require a VDOT entrance permit. Vehicles may not block public sidewalks or trail easements (Loudoun has extensive W&OD Trail, Dulles Greenway Trail, Potomac Heritage Trail crossings). Parking on front lawns or unpaved areas visible from the street is prohibited in residential zones. HOA architectural review is required for driveway expansions in most eastern Loudoun master-planned communities. Town of Leesburg maintains its own streets and driveway approval process.
Sidewalk/trail blocking: $50-$150 ticket. Lawn parking: $100-$250 zoning violation. Unpermitted driveway work on VDOT road: correction required plus VDOT penalty. HOA fines separate.
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