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2004-0-11
ORDINANCE NO.
PRESENTED: November 23, 2004
ADOPTED: November 23, 2004
AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 6
NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, ARTICLE 9 USE REGULATIONS
AND ARTICLE 18 DEFINITIONS TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY
COMMUTER PARKING LOT IN THE B-2 DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Town Council is supportive of providing transit alternatives to the
citizens of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of Town Council to consider the possibility of
temporary commuter parking facilities in the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance permits only permanent commuter parking lots in three
districts; and
WHEREAS, these amendments will provide enhanced parking opportunities to the citizens
of Leesburg who participate in park and ride programs; and
WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice
require the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, a Joint public hearing was held on November 23, 2004 between the
Leesburg Town Council and the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning text
amendments creating a temporary commuter parking lot use on November 23, 2004; and
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. The Leesburg Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLES 6, 9 AND 18 TO
PERMIT A TEMPORARY COMMUTER PARKING LOT IN THE B-2
DISTRICT
Sec. 6.4.2 B-2, Established Corridor Commercial Use Regulations
B-2 Uses
Use
Use
Standards
Definition
Institutional and Community Service Uses
Temporary Commuter Parking
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9.3.23.1
Sec.
Lot
18.1.175.1
Sec. 9.3 Use Standards
9.3.23.1 Temporary Commuter Parking Lot
Because this parking facility is an interim use of limited duration which benefits the public the
following standards shall apply:
A. The temporary use may be exempt from otherwise applicable Zoning Ordinance
standards to the extent Council determines such exemptions shall have no adverse impact
on adjacent properties, except as provided below.
B. The temporary commuter parking lot shall provide adequate circulation within the site
and safe and convenient access onto adjoining streets. The circulation plan shall include
stripping, number and location of entrances and travel aisles, provisions for the
handicapped, and necessary traffic control improvements. Wheel stops must be provided
for parking spaces on existing graveled areas.
C. A plan must be provided which demonstrates safe and adequate lighting in accordance
with the requirements of the Design and Construction Standards Manual.
Article 18 Definitions
18.1.31 Commuter Parking Lot
An off-street area surfaced and improved for parking, on a daily basis but not for the storage of
vehicles for twenty four (24) hours or longer, established in conjunction with mass transit
arrangements and car pooling programs.
18.1.175.1 Temporary Commuter Parking Lot
An off-street surface facility used for parking of commuter vehicles on a daily basis, but not for
the storage of such vehicles for twenty-four (24) hours or longer, established in conjunction with
mass transit arrangements and car-pooling programs. A temporary facility is permitted for no
longer than two (2) years at a particular site and shall not be renewable. A commuter parking lot
intended to exist for more than two (2) years shall be considered a permanent Commuter Parking
Lot as defined in Section 18.1.31 and must meet all current Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision
and Land Development Regulations.
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AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLES 6, 9 AND 18 TO
PERMIT A TEMPORARY COMMUTER PARKING LOT IN THE B-2
DISTRICT
SECTION II. Severability. If any portion of these amendments is declared invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity of amendments as a
whole or any remaining provision of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage.
PASSED this 23rd day of November 2004.
C. U tattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
erk of Council
ZOAM 2004-0003 ORDINANCE