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Loudoun supervisors back state bills on balcony solar and senior-rental units while urging continued advocacy on housing and data-center rules
Summary
The Board received a legislative briefing ahead of crossover, voted to support HB 395 (allowing small portable/balcony solar devices) and HB 1021 (giving localities options to require or incentivize affordable rental units in assisted-living projects), and discussed setbacks for local anti-rent-gouging and data-center measures in Richmond.
Supervisors heard a comprehensive legislative update from Mr. Freeman on Feb. 3 as the General Assembly nears crossover, then moved formal positions on two state bills.
"I move that the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors support House Bill 395," said Supervisor Brixman, reading the motion to back portable solar devices with a maximum 1,200-watt output that plug into standard outlets and do not interconnect with the grid. The motion was seconded for discussion and drew questions about building-safety and weight limits for balcony installations; the county attorney said staff would review the bill language for potential local permitting or safety gaps. The board…
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