A shout out to Friends of the Blue RidgeMountains Charles Houston authored a nice Shout Out to Friends of the Blue RidgeMountains in the February 2023 edition of The Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today “Memo to Friends of the Blue RidgeMountains – This group is a diligent advocate […]
Introduction As currently drafted (January 2023), the Loudoun County zoning ordinance would permit all uses allowed in zoning districts AR-1 or AR-2 to be built in the Mountain Overlay District (MOD). Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains and other conservation organizations contend that many […]
The current draft of the Loudoun County zoning ordinance (January 2023) establishes setback (Section 5.04.D) and performance standards (Sections 5.04.E and 5.04.F) for development in the Mountain Overlay District (MOD). Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains and other environmental and conservation organization contend that while […]
1/25/2023 The current draft of the Loudoun County zoning ordinance (January 2023) allows all land uses permitted in zoning districts AR-1 and AR-2 to be built in the Mountain Overlay District (MOD). Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains and other conservation organizations have identified fifteen […]
2/6/2023 The current draft of the Loudoun County zoning ordinance (January 2023) states that “the MOD is defined by the presence of certain natural features such as elevation, forests, steep slopes, unstable soils, and groundwater recharge areas that are commonly associated with these areas and […]
Walk4Mountains is a group focused on providing support for those affected by breast cancer in Northern Virginia. Join the walk for either the 5 or the 10-mile loop or just enjoy the day long party. Activities begin with the Opening Ceremony at 10 am, at […]
July 18 – Public Comment Deadline–Draft Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance The deadline for the public to submit comments on the draft new Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance is Monday July 18th. The time for you to act is NOW. Friends has a number of concerns regarding […]