Animals, livestock, poultry or reptiles of any kind, regardless of number, shall not be raised, bred or kept on any lot or in common area; except a reasonable number of orderly common household domestic pets may be kept, as long as they are not raised, bred or kept for commercial purposes.

Pets are not permitted in common area unless accompanied by someone who can control the pet or the pet is carried or leashed. Pet feces must be cleaned up by the owner responsible for the pet being on the property. Any Owner who keeps or maintains any pet upon any portion of the property shall be deemed to have indemnified and agreed to hold the Association, each Owner and the Declarant free and harmless from any loss, claim or liability of any kind or character whatever arising by reason of keeping or maintaining such pet within the property. All pets shall be registered and inoculated as required by law and Loudoun County. The appropriate governmental authorities shall have an easement across the property to enforce local animal control laws and ordinances.  Loose or free roaming pets (dogs and cats), or any pet causing or creating a nuisance or unreasonable disturbance or noise, should be reported to the appropriate authorities such as Loudoun County Animal Care and Control or the Sheriff’s Department.

Doghouses must be screened from view of the street and adjoining lots.  Doghouse areas are to be kept free of animal waste and debris. Doghouses must be compatible with the house in color and materials, or match a natural wood fence. 

Doghouses are not to be placed on townhome decks.  Doghouses should be located behind the rear plane of the house. The size of the doghouse should be compatible to the size of the dog.

Animal pens and cages (e.g., Rabbit cage) will be considered on a case-by-case basis. When proposed, it must be located so as to minimize the negative impacts (visual, noise, odor, etc.) on neighboring properties to the greatest extent possible.   Pens and cages must be appropriate to the size of animals. 

Dog pens are not allowed.

Application Requirements:

• Exterior Alteration Application (EAA) filled out in its entirety. |Instructions| |EAA Form|

• Worksheet J (if applicable) |Worksheet|

See below for an illustration on "rear plane".  Double-Click on the picture to enlarge it.