Loudoun County Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Loudoun County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 7 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate), 2 deferred. Activity was down 49% compared to September (433 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Residences at University Center rezoning and special exception

Deferred.

Rezoning of about 16.8 acres north of George Washington Boulevard and east of Riverside Parkway from PDRDP (1972 ordinance) to SCN-16, with a front yard modification from 15 ft to 12 ft and a special exception to raise building height from 50 ft to 60 ft. Scenario 1 proposes 269 units (99 SFA, 118 MFS, 52-unit LIHTC MFA building). Scenario 2 proposes 243 units (103 SFA, 140 MFS, minimum 30 ADUs). The developer is Northfield Construction and Development, represented by Curata Partners. The item was forwarded to a future work session 8-0-1, with Commissioner Combs recused.

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Berwick Energy Center battery storage

Approved.

Approval of commission permit CMPT 2025-006 and recommendation of approval for SPEX 2025-0059 for a 30,000 sq ft, 20 MW / 4-hour (80 MWh) LFP battery energy storage facility. The 5.5-acre site, zoned JLMA-20, is east of Sycolin Road and north of Cochran Mill Road and connects to the NOVEC substation. The operator is East Point Energy, represented by Walsh Colucci. Vote.

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FSM amendments for cultural resources

Approved.

Recommendation of approval of Facilities Standards Manual amendments establishing cultural resource standards. Residential lots of 2 acres or less on subdivision plats require archaeological testing, and testing is required around historic structures. Vote.

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Western Loudoun Recreation Complex commission permits and special exceptions

Approved.

Approved Commission Permits 2025-0001 and 2025-0003 for the county regional park and recreation complex near Purcellville along Route 7. The commission forwarded SPEX 2025-0012, 2025-0013 and 2026-0033 to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation of approval. The applicant is the county's Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI). The project adds more than 3.5 acres of tree conservation area and a 10-foot berm. Water demand is about 15,000 gallons per day on average and about 30,000 gallons per day at maximum. Vote-2: Combs and Myers opposed; Banks and Jasper absent.

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One Loudoun Animal Hospital special exception

Approved.

Recommendation of approval to the Board of Supervisors for a 5,500 sq ft animal hospital (outpatient veterinary clinic, maximum 20 animals) in an existing commercial building at the northwest intersection of Russell Branch Parkway and Exchange Street, zoned Town Center. The operator is Mission Pet Health and the applicant was represented by Curata Partners. Vote.

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Loudoun County Adult Detention Center Expansion Phase 3

Approved.

Recommendation of approval for a 55,500 sq ft expansion and remodel, including a 48-bed mental health unit, kitchen, administration space, and maintenance building, at the County Government Support Center on Cross Trail Boulevard. The request also reduces parking from 495 to 222 spaces and the setback along Gorley Transit Drive from 120 ft to 75 ft. Construction is targeted to start spring/summer 2028. Vote.

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Zoning of properties in Route 28 Tax District

Deferred.

Deferred to the November 19, 2026 Planning Commission public hearing. No public comment was taken.

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Zoning Changes

• PD-RDP → SCN-16, 16.8 acres at North of George Washington Boulevard, east of Riverside Parkway, University Center (Northfield Construction and Development)
• PD-RDP → SCN-16, 17 acres at University Center, GW University campus area

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 49 instances
• zoning: 42 instances
• commercial: 22 instances
• land use: 12 instances
• setback: 9 instances

What to Watch

• Setback is new this month with 9 mentions, not present in September.

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