Loudoun County Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Loudoun County held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 19 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 11 approved (92% approval rate), 1 denied, 7 deferred. Activity was down 37% compared to June (833 activity items across 7 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Spring Valley Technology Park - LEGI 2024-0074

Denied.

Rezoning of approximately 325 acres east of Evergreen Mills Road, north of Ryan Road, south of Reservoir Road in Ashburn Election District from TR-10 to IP Industrial Park to permit 12 data centers totaling 3,250,000 sq ft, three utility substations, and one utility-scale energy storage use, with special exceptions and minor special exceptions to modify residential proximity standards. Applicant represented by Tony Calabrese; ownership offered proffers including undergrounding transmission, battery storage, and Evergreen Mills Road widening. Staff recommended denial as a fundamental departure from the transition large lot neighborhood place type. Commission forwarded to Board with recommendation of denial and findings for denial. Passed-3 with Commissioners Combs, Banks, and Keers absent. 188 public comments received (166 opposition).

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Cochran Tech Data Center - LEGI 2024-0037

Deferred.

Rezoning of 17.5-acre property east of Cochran Mill Road, south of Route 7 in Leesburg Election District from JLMA-3 to IP Industrial Park to allow data center use, with special exceptions for utility-scale energy storage and moderately steep slopes. Applicant Peterson Companies partnered with SDC; building height 70 feet (52 feet top of roof, remainder rooftop equipment), 0.6 FAR. Battery energy storage to be removed due to proximity to historic resources. Motion to forward with denial failed; substitute motion to send to a future work session passed-1-3 (Banks and Keers opposed, Frank abstain, Combs/Banks/Keers noted absent).

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Western Loudoun Recreation Complex - LEGI 2025-0001

Deferred.

Commission permits and special exceptions to permit a regional park and public library on a 142-acre county-owned site west of Percival, south of Route 7, in AR-1 and JLMA-3 districts. Includes 120,000 sq ft recreation center, 45,000 sq ft future library, athletic fields, and increase of field lighting color temperature from 3,000K to 5,700K. Applicant is Loudoun County DTCI/Parks and Rec. Water/sewer self-sufficient on wells and septic (concerns raised). Forwarded to a Planning Commission work session. Passed-3 with Commissioners Combs, Banks, and Keers absent.

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Tuscarora Land Bay 4 government warehouse/office facility

Deferred.

Special exception to permit construction of a 130,000 sq ft government building with office and warehousing facilities (Department of General Services headquarters) on approximately 15 acres just south of the Leesburg town limit, presently zoned Plan Development Housing 4 and administered as R-8 ADU, in the Leesburg JLMA employment place type. Building height proposed at 35 feet (40 allowed); parking reduced from 520 allowed to 425. Planning Commission recommended approval at May 14 work session. Forwarded to September 15, 2026 business meeting for action; passed.

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R&D Hamilton Academy baseball training academy

Deferred.

Three minor special exceptions to modify use-specific standards for small business agricultural and rural use to operate a baseball training academy on approximately 21 acres on the south side of Route 9 (Charlestown Pike) between Hampton Road and Hamilton Station Road, zoned Agricultural Rural 1 (AR-1), in the Catoctin Election District. Modifications: increase employees from 4 to 8; increase structure area from 6,000 to 9,256 sq ft; reduce 300-foot setback to 150 ft (north), 70 ft (west), and 54 ft (east). Site access via private easement (Spruce Hill Lane) is disputed and subject to litigation. Minor specs do not go to Planning Commission. Forwarded to September 1, 2026 business meeting for action; passed.

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Golden Substation - Commission Permit and Special Exceptions

Deferred.

Commission permit and special exception to permit a utility substation in the IP Zoning District on a 15.8-acre site east of Pacific Boulevard, west of Route 28, north of the W&OD Trail in the Sterling Election District. Proposal includes a gas-insulated substation with four GIS buildings enclosed by a 20-foot screen wall, a special exception to reduce parking from 30 to 1 space, and a minor special exception to modify the Type C buffer. Part of Dominion's Loudoun Reliability Loop (Aspen-Golden, Golden-Mars lines). Commission permit forwarded to September 1, 2026; special exceptions forwarded to September 1, 2026 (amended from October 6 via friendly amendment). Passed-1 with Vice Chair Turner opposing and Brixman off dais.

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Renewal of New Featherbed Agricultural and Forestal District

Approved.

Review and renewal of the New Featherbed Ag and Forestal District north of the town of Middleburg, nine parcels totaling 414 acres, for a four-year period with 40-acre minimum subdivision and prohibition on subdivision through clustering. Recommended to Board of Supervisors. Passed-3 with Commissioners Combs, Banks, and Keers absent.

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Renewal of Hillbrook Agricultural and Forestal District

Approved.

Review and renewal of the Hillbrook Agricultural and Forestal District south of the town of Hamilton, 42 parcels totaling 1,628 acres, for a four-year period with 20-acre minimum and prohibition on subdivision through clustering. Recommended to Board of Supervisors. Passed-3 with Commissioners Combs, Banks, and Keers absent.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 19 recorded zoning decisions. See all Loudoun County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• JLMA-3 → IP, 17.5 acres at east of Cochran Mill Road, south of Route 7, Leesburg
• TR-10 → IP, approximately 325 acres at east of Evergreen Mills Road, north of Ryan Road, south of Reservoir Road, Ashburn
• R-8, 15 acres at Natchez Drive, south of Leesburg town limit (Tuscarora Crossing), Leesburg District (Loudoun County)
• Zoning change, 20.6 acres (of 83-acre parcel) at South of Old Ox Road, west of Carter School Road, north of Dulles Airport, Dulles District
• IP, 15.8 acres at East of Pacific Boulevard, west of Route 28, north of W&OD Trail, Sterling District
• Zoning change at Loudoun County (Dulles Technology Park) (Dulles Technology Park, LLC)
• IP at Golden Substation, Route 28 and Pacific Boulevard, Loudoun County

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