HomeMy Public PortalAbout1983_12_14_O039The Town of Leesburg in Virginia
ORDINANCE NO. 83-0-39
PRESENTED December 14, 1983
ADOPTED December 14, 1983
AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD GOVERNMENT OFFICES AS
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES IN R-2 ZONING DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, on October 26, 1983, this Council initiated the following amend-
ment to the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a joint public hearing between the Council and the Planning
Commission was held on November 23, 1983, according to the requirements of
Section 15.1-431 of the Code of Virginia, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at a regular meeting held on December 2,
1983, recommended the following amendment to the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and this Council finds that the following
amendment is required by the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and
good zoning practice because:
1 - Government offices can be an appropriate use in the R-2 District if
properly controlled as a conditionally permitted use;
2- Much of the land near the existing county offices is zoned iR-2 and
the town has consistently expressed its support for the expansion
of county facilities where appropriate.
~MEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. Section 3A-2 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance is amended to
read as follows:
3A-2
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES.
The following are conditionally permitted uses in the R-2 Residential
District:
(a) Public and private school.
(b) Public recreation facility.
(c) Country club; golf course.
(d) Public utility substation or transmission facility.
(e) Church.
(f) Cemetery.
(g) Boarding or rooming house.
(h) Family care home.
(i) Group home.
(j) Clubs, lodges and recreational buildings.
(k) Government offices.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT SECTION 3A-2.
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SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage.
PASSED this 14th day of
ATTEST:
Clerk of C~ncil
December , 1983.
Robert E Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg