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Description: The Virginia Scenic Rivers Program was enabled by the Virginia Scenic Rivers Act of 1970. The two scenic rivers in Loudoun - Catoctin Creek to Waterford and the main branch of the Goose Creek - were derived from water bodies, a base map data layer derived by automated processes and processed for cartographic representation at 1:2400 scale. The data are mapped as seen from above and meet the National Map Accuracy Standars (NMAS).
Name: River and Stream Corridor Resources Min Width
Display Field: RSCR_MIN_WIDTH
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The minimum width of the RSCR apply along the entire length of, and are measured outward from, the Ordinary High Water Mark of rivers, streams, and other waterbodies a distance of 100' or 300' depending on which waterbody it is measured from. The 300' minimum stream buffer applies to the County's Scenic Rivers (Goose Creek &amp;amp; Catoctin Stream), Potomac River, Bull Run and Broad Run. The 100' minimum stream buffer applies to all other rivers and streams located within the Floodplain Overlay District.For mapping and data purposes, the minimum stream buffer distances for the RSCR are measured out from the either both edges of the County's double line stream data or from the centerline of the single line stream data. The County's stream data updated annually for pre-selected areas of the County with the Base Data mapping project.River and Stream Corridor Resources is a part of the Natural and Environmental Resources chapter of the new Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance adopted on Dec 13, 2023. Refer to Chapter 6 of the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance for additional tables and graphs describing the RSCR and list of Natural and Environmental Resources permitted and special exception uses in both the RSCR and steep slopes. There are some limited uses potentially allowed in any RSCR buffer area that lies OUTSIDE of the 100' or 300' minimum buffer.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Description: River and Stream Corridor Resources is a part of the Natural and Environmental Resources chapter of the new Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance adopted on Dec 13, 2023. The River and Stream Corridor Resources is composed of the following areas; Floodplain Overlay District and Adjacent Steep Slopes (Resource Area Width), 50' Riparian Protection Buffer Width, and Variable Riparian Preservation Buffer Width (remaining area to meet either the 100' or 300' minimum stream buffer. The 300' minimum stream buffer applies to the County's Scenic Rivers (Goose Creek & Catoctin Stream), Potomac River, Bull Run and Broad Run. The 100' minimum stream buffer applies to all other rivers and streams located within the Floodplain Overlay District.The minimum stream buffer distances for the RSCR are measured out from the either both edges of the County's double line stream data or from the centerline of the single line stream data. In some cases, the additional 50' Riparian Protection Buffer to the Resource Area Width (Floodplain and steep slopes) may result in a total RSCR width that is greater than the 100' or 300' minimum stream buffer width. Refer to Chapter 6 of the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance for additional tables and graphs describing the RSCR and list of Natural and Environmental Resources permitted and special exception uses in both the RSCR and steep slopes.