Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout1988_07_26_O029ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE: PRESENTED.. July 26, 1988 88-0-29 ADOPTED July 26, 1988 AMENDING THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL SETBACKS FOR CERTAIN STREETS WHEREAS, the Council on April 27, 1988, initiated an amendment to Section 1B-5(e)2 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance.~ to provide for additional setbacks for West Market Street and Morven Park Road; and WHEREAS, a joint Council/Planning Commission public hearing was held on this legislation on May 25, 1988; and ~HEREAS, the Planning Commission on June 16, 1988, recon~ended approval of additional setbacks for these roadways based on the average setback of existing structures adjacent to the street; and WH~, establishment of a uniform minimum setback for Morven Park Road and the north side of West Market Street based upon the existing setbacks of structures along these streets is important to preserve the character of these neighborhoods and to protect property values; and WI~S, this legislation is in the best interest of the public welfare and good zoning practice and will facilitate the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community; THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows: SECTION I. Section 1B-5(e)2 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance is amended to add new subsections ((c)) and ((d)) to read as follows: ((c)) West Market Street, north side only, between Ayr Street and the western corporate limits: 100 feet from the centerline of the right-of-way. ((d)) Morven Park Road: 55 feet from the centerline of the right- of-way. SETBACKS FOR CERTAIN STREETS 2 SECTION II. Ail prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. SECTION III. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any remaining iprovisions of the zoning ordinance. SECTION IV. PASSED this 26th day of ATTEST: Clerk of Council This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage. July , 1988. Robert E. Sevila, Mayor Town of Leesburg