Natural, Environmental and Heritage Resources of Loudoun County

<p style='box-sizing:border-box; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; padding:0px; color:rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family:&quot;Avenir Next&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;; font-size:13px;'>The abundance of natural, environmental and heritage resources define Loudoun County’s unique sense of place. These natural, environmental and heritage resources include: </p><p style='box-sizing:border-box; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; padding:0px; color:rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family:&quot;Avenir Next&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;; font-size:13px;'> </p><ul><li>The Potomac River, other major rivers and smaller stream corridors  </li><li>Floodplains </li><li>Wetlands </li><li>Steep slopes  </li><li>Ridges and mountainsides </li><li>Forested and vegetative landscapes </li><li>Limestone geology areas </li><li>Farmlands </li><li>Soil resources </li><li>Important plant and wildlife habitats </li><li>Historic and archaeological sites </li><li>Scenic areas and corridors </li><li>Designated heritage areas  </li><li>Battlefields </li><li>Historic cemeteries </li><li>Cultural landscapes </li></ul><p style='box-sizing:border-box; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; padding:0px; color:rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family:&quot;Avenir Next&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;; font-size:13px;'><br /></p><p style='box-sizing:border-box; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; padding:0px; color:rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family:&quot;Avenir Next&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;; font-size:13px;'><span style='box-sizing:border-box; color:rgb(24, 24, 24);'>The </span><a href='https://www.loudoun.gov/4957/Loudoun-County-Comprehensive-Plan' style='box-sizing:border-box; color:rgb(0, 118, 206); text-decoration-line:none; background-color:transparent;' target='_self' rel='nofollow ugc'>Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan</a><span style='box-sizing:border-box; color:rgb(24, 24, 24);'> </span><span style='box-sizing:border-box; color:black;'>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. </span></p><p style='box-sizing:border-box; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; padding:0px; color:rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family:&quot;Avenir Next&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;; font-size:13px;'><br /></p><p style='box-sizing:border-box; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; padding:0px; color:rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family:&quot;Avenir Next&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;; font-size:13px;'><span style='box-sizing:border-box; color:black;'>The </span><a href='https://www.loudoun.gov/1755/Zoning-Ordinance' style='box-sizing:border-box; color:rgb(7, 111, 229); text-decoration-line:none; background-color:transparent;' target='_self' rel='nofollow ugc'>Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance</a> contains regulations and development standards that implement the county’s policies.  </p><p style='box-sizing:border-box; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; padding:0px; color:rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family:&quot;Avenir Next&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;; font-size:13px;'>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.  </p>