HomeMy Public PortalAbout1993_09_14_O032 The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
ORDINANCE NO.
93-0-32
PRESENTED September 14, 1993
ADOPTED September 14, 1993
AN ORDINANCE:
AMENDING SECTION 7A-5(4) OF THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE
TO MODIFY THE PERIMETER YARD REGULATIONS IN THE OLD AND
HISTORIC DISTRICT WHEN RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
WHEREAS, on June 22, 1993, Council forwarded Resolution 93-119 to the Planning Commission
for consideration of amending the zoning ordinance to modify perimeter yards in the Old and Historic
District; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 1993, the Planning Commission held a public heating on this proposed
amendment and subsequently forwarded a positive recommendation to Council to consider a modified
version of the amendment; and
WHEREAS, on September 14, 1993, Council held a public hearing on this proposed amendment;
and
WHEREAS, this amendment recognizes the uniqueness and diversity of the Old and Historic
District and authorizes the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) the ability to reduce perimeter yard
requirements of existing non-conforming principal structures if the proposed expansion will not interfere
with the light, air, convenience of access, public improvements, safety from fire, flood and other dangers.
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Section 7A-5(4) of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as follows:
Reduction of Front and Perimeter Yard Requirements in Historic District. New or expanded
developments within the H-1 historic district may be located closer to the street frontage than
otherwise authorized by the underlying zoning district, up to the average setback of existing
buildings (including any covered or enclosed portions of such structures) which abut the property
along the street frontage. In circumstances where there will not be an adverse impact to
adjoining properties, an existing principal structure may be expanded along an established non-
conforming perimeter yard setback. In both situations, the applicant must demonstrate to the
satisfaction of when rcczmmcndcd by the Board of Architectural Review and v:hc~ the Zoning
Administrator determines that the such proposed structure dcvclopmcnt will be compatible with
the surrounding properties and will not interfere with the light, air, convenience of access,
nccc~=a.W public improvements, safe .ty from fire, flood and other dangers, and v:!!! nat po=c a
cafcW hazard.
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING PERIMETER YARDS
SECTION II. All prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.
SECTION III. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is declared invalid hy a court of
competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any
remaining provisions of the zoning ordinance.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage.
PASSED this 14. th day of September , 1993.
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
/'James E. Clem, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
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