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PRESENTED March 28, 1989
ORDINANCE NO. 89-0-8 ADOPTED March 28, 1989
AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING THE LEESBURG ZONING MAP
WHEREAS, the following proposed omendment to the Leesburg Zoning Map #ZM-105 was
initiated by Council on November 22, 1988, and
WHEREAS, public hearings were held by the Leesburg Planning Commission on January 5,
1989, and the Leesburg Town Council on March 14, 1989, at which time persons affected by this
application appeared to present their views; and
WHEREAS, on January 19, 1989, the Planning Commission recommended denial of this
proposed rezoning to Council; and
WHEREAS, it is determined that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good
zoning practice require the proposed amendment because:
1. The M-l, Industrial Zoning District permits many land uses which are incompatible with
the Old and Historic District of Leesburg.
2. The Land Use Policy Map of the Town Plan has designated ~his parcel in the Mixed
Use/Downtown category, which is more compatible with revitalization near the
intersection of South Harrison Street and South Street.
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia. as follows:
SECTION I. The Leesburg Zoning Ordinance is amended to revise the Zoning District Map to
change from M-1 to B-l, 1.3 acres of land shown on a plat prepared by Bengston, deBell, Elkin and
Titus and dated May 3, 1985, and more particularly described as Tax Map 48A (28) 1, which is not
included in the ~F-I" Flood Zone District.
SECTION H. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage.
PASSED this 28th day of March , 1989.
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
Town of Leesburg