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Committee backs reinstating 'guest farm or ranch' use and orders fix to lodging-event loophole
Summary
The committee supported restoring a 'guest farm or ranch' lodging category to the zoning ordinance to allow farm-based visitor experiences and told staff to close a loophole that lets properties host events before operating the lodging use they claim to have.
Loudoun County's Transportation and Land Use Committee asked staff on Jan. 29 to reinstate "guest farm or ranch" as a standalone lodging use in the zoning ordinance and to draft language that prevents properties from hosting events before demonstrating lawful operation of an associated lodging use.
The guest-farm concept, described at the meeting as an agritourism lodging option, would be similar to a bed-and-breakfast or country inn but focused on farm experiences. Committee members said the use should be clearly…
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