,Metadata,The Mountainside Development Overlay District is a zoning overlay district administered by the Department of Building and Development. Mountainside classifications are based upon the following criteria: critical elevation, debris flow (slippage) potential, groundwater recharge, soils, slope, and forest values. Critical elevation areas are determined from the County's digital topography, soil and slope values are based upon data, the County's soil layer, and forested areas are based upon the digital forest data. This original MDOD replaces the voided layer implemented in 2003 (see disclaimer above).,Purpose:,The Mountainside Development Overlay District is a zoning overlay district (see Section 4-1600 of the 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance) and regulates development on the mountainsides of the County. Mountainside data should be used for general planning purposes only and is not intended for use in delineating specific use or suitability of soils for a particular site. Areas prone to debris flow (slippage) may not be accurately delineated. The Department of Building and Development is responsible for final clearance and interpretation on zoning/building permits and land development applications for the Mountainside Development Overlay District.,

,Polygon layer of zoning districts from January 2003. View detailed metadata.,

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,The abundance of natural, environmental and heritage resources define Loudoun County’s unique sense of place. These natural, environmental and heritage resources include:,,,The Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan contains policies that provide guidance for the preservation, protection and incorporation of natural, environmental and heritage resources as part of the site design and development process.,,The Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance contains regulations and development standards that implement the county’s policies.,The preservation, protection and enhancement of the county’s natural, environmental and heritage resources contribute directly and indirectly to Loudoun’s economy and the quality of life of its residents and visitors.,

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,More Metadata,Address points mark the location of each addressable structure and its access point. The access point is the place where a driveway intersects the road. The building point is where the structure is located. An addressable structure is one where people live, work, or gather. A 1 to 5-digit number designates an address. Purpose: The access point is used to assign an address to the structure. Addresses are also assigned to assist in the provision of emergency services; they can be queried at all Fire and Rescue stations and by E-911 dispatchers. Supplemental Information: Data are stored in the corporate ArcSDE Geodatabase as a feature class. The coordinate system is Virginia State Plane (North), Zone 4501, datum NAD83 HARN. Maintenance and Update Frequency: Daily Completeness Report: Features may have been eliminated or generalized due to scale and intended use. To assist Loudoun County, Virginia in the maintenance of the data, please provide any information concerning discovered errors, omissions, or other discrepancies found in the data.,Data Owner: Office of Mapping and Geographic Information,

Polygon layer of zoning districts from October 2001. View detailed metadata

The place type approach is intended to create distinct and “complete” residential neighborhoods, employment centers, open spaces, and other areas. By providing greater flexibility in development types and uses while providing additional guidance on design expectations, place types can also facilitate more dynamic, livable neighborhoods and allow for established areas to evolve and improve. It provides a way to shape the future of Loudoun by concentrating on context – the look and feel of places, their form and their character – instead of focusing only on conventional land use categories and specific uses.,

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