Zoning violations could become criminal in Loudoun

Certain zoning violations could become criminal offenses in Loudoun, under a resolution the Board of Supervisors is set to weigh this week.

The 2008 Virginia General Assembly amended statutes to allow zoning violations to be enforced as misdemeanors once civil penalties reached $5,000. The assembly also authorized local magistrates or courts to issue inspection warrants if they have probable cause to believe there is a violation.