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.
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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 Ail prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.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