HomeMy Public PortalAbout1984_02_22_O010The Town of Leesburg in Virginia
PRESENTED February 22, 1984
ORDINANCE NO. 84-0-10 ADOPTED February 22, 1984
AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR
THE SUBDIVISION OF CERTAIN LOTS
WHEREAS, the Council on August 24, 1983 initiated amendment of the
Leesburg Zoning Ordinance to allow the subdivision of certain lots of record
on which two detached dwellings exist; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on January 5, 1984 conducted a public
hearing according to the requirements of Section 15.1-431 of the Code of
Virginia, as amended; and on January 5, 1984 recommended adoption of such an
amendment; and
WHEREAS, this Council on February 8, 1984 conducted a public hearing on
the proposed amendments advertised in accordance with the requirements of
Section 15.1-431 of the Code of Virgini~ as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and this Council find that an amendment
of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance to provide regulations governing the sub-
division of lots of record on which two detached dwellings exist is required
by the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice
because:
(1)
(2)
(3)
These subdivisions create additional home ownership opportunities
in furtherance of the Comprehensive Plan;
These subdivisions will not affect the existing character of the
town's neighborhoods; and
These subdivisions will enhance the economic viability of the structures
assuring continued maintenance and repair.
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AMENDING THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR THE SUBDIVISION
OF CERTAIN LOTS
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. Article 8 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance is amended to add a
new section, numbered 8-2-2.1, to read as follows:
8-2-2.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this ordinance=, any
lot of record on which two.detached single family dwellings
exist at the time of enactment of this section may be subdi-
vided provided that: (1) each lot created by the subdivi-
sion is at least 5,000 square feet in land area; (2) each
lot created by the subdivision abuts a public street; (3)
each lot created by the subdivision is at least 50 feet wide
at its narrowest.point; (4) the subdivision results in the
creation of two lots each with one of the existing dwellings
thereon; and (5) if the Planning Commission determines that
the lots created by the subdivision generally conform with
the size of other lots in the immediate neighborhood.
SECTION II. Ail ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are re-
pealed.
SECTION III.
PASSED this
This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage.
22nd day of February~~J~l' 84.~/~L~,~'~ '/
Ro~e~t E. ~evil~(, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
Clerk of C0~cil