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AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING AND REORDAINING Sub-subsections 11.6.1.D
(PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS) and 11.6.1.F (SIDEWALKS AND
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES), both of Subsection 11.6.1 (GENERAL) of
Section 11.6 (PARKING AND LOADING AREA DESIGN
STANDARDS) of Article 11 (PARKING, LOADING AND
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of
Leesburg, Virginia, 2003, as amended.
Information on Proposed Ordinance
Title
An Ordinance amending and reordaining Sub-subsections 11.6.1.D (PAVEMENT
REQUIREMENTS) and 11.6.1.F (SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES), both of
Subsection 11.6.1 (GENERAL) of Section 11.6 (PARKING AND LOADING AREA DESIGN
STANDARDS) of Article 11 (PARKING, LOADING AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS) of the
Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, 2003, as amended.
Summary
The proposed Ordinance revises the requirements for pavement and sidewalks and
pedestrian facilities.
Sponsor
Staff
Authoritv
Sections 15.2-2280 and 15.2-2286 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
Estimated Cost of Implementation
Attachments in Addition to Proposed Ordinance
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The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED September 12, 2006
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-0-56
ADOPTED October 1 L 2006
AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING AND REORDAINING SUB-SUBSECTIONS 11.6.1.D
(PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS) AND 11.6.1.F (SIDEWALKS AND
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES), BOTH OF SUBSECTION 11.6.1
(GENERAL) OF SECTION 11.6 (PARKING AND LOADING AREA
DESIGN STANDARDS) OF ARTICLE 11 (PARKING, LOADING AND
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
TOWN OF LEESBURG, VIRGINIA, 2003, AS AMENDED.
The Town Council of Leesburg, Virginia, ordains:
SECTION I. That Subsection 11.6.1.D (PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS) of Subsection
11.6.1 (GENERAL) of Section 11.6 (PARKING AND LOADING AREA DESIGN
STANDARDS) of Article 11 (PARKING, LOADING AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS) of the
Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, 2003, as amended, be and the same is
hereby amended and reordained to read as follows:
D. Pavement Requirements for Residential and Commercial Travel Wavs and
Spaces. Unless otherwise expressly exempt under the provisions of this Zoning
Ordinance, all off-street parking and loading areas including aisles and entrances, shall be
paved with durable and dust-free hard surface, except as may be specifically authorized
within the limits of the 100-year floodplain. Residential driveways shall be paved at least
twenty feet (20') back from anv public sidewalk or driveway apron. Beyond twenty feet
alternate materials such as gravel. grass crete or brick pavers that are designed to be
driven upon may be used. Individual commercial parking spaces shall be paved;
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AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING AND REORDAINING SUB-SUBSECTIONS 11.6.I.D
(PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS) AND 11.6.I.F (SIDEWALKS AND
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES), BOTH OF SUBSECTION 11.6.1
(GENERAL) OF SECTION 11.6 (PARKING AND LOADING AREA
DESIGN STANDARDS) OF ARTICLE II (PARKING, LOADING AND
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
TOWN OF LEESBURG, VIRGINIA, 2003, AS AMENDED.
provided, however, that a two-foot section of the standard 18-foor commercial parking
space may be unpaved if the area is landscaped and a raised curb stop is installed so that
the front two feet of the vehicle may overhang the landscaped area. Off-street parking
areas associated with public parks, open space areas and driveways for designated
historic landmarks and within the H-I Overlay District shall be eligible for a waiver from
the pavement requirements of this section. The applicant must request the waiver in a
letter attached to the application. To grant a waiver or modification the Zoning
Administrator Land Developmel'lt Official must determine that actual pavement is not
necessary in the particular case. The Zoning Administrator Land Development Offieial
shall set forth in writing the reasons for such determination.
SECTION II. That Sub-subsection 11.6.I.F (SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN
FACILITIES) of Subsection 11.6.1 (GENERAL) of Section 11.6 (PARKING AND LOADING
AREA DESIGN STANDARDS) of Article II (PARKING, LOADING AND PEDESTRIAN
ACCESS) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, 2003, as amended, be
and the same is hereby amended and reordained to read as follows:
F. Sidewalks and Pedestrian Facilities. Sidewalks shall be provided on-site, as
necessary to protect pedestrians and promote the safe and efficient movement of
pedestrian and vehicular movement. Sidewalks shall have a minimum unobstructed width
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AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING AND REORDAINING SUB-SUBSECTIONS 11.6.1.D
(PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS) AND 11.6.1.F (SIDEWALKS AND
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES), BOTH OF SUBSECTION 11.6.1
(GENERAL) OF SECTION 11.6 (PARKING AND LOADING AREA
DESIGN STANDARDS) OF ARTICLE 11 (PARKING, LOADING AND
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
TOWN OF LEES BURG, VIRGINIA, 2003, AS AMENDED.
of five (5) f{)lH (1) feet. Sidewalks which are constructed to a six-foot width and directly
abut the front ofa parking or loading space may include one (1) foot of the sidewalk
width when determining the length of the parking or loading space. In the case of a block
containing a partial sidewalk, the width of the existing sidewalk may be continued for the
remainder of the block length so long as ADA requirements are met. New sidewalks
within a historic district or serving a historic district will be reviewed to mitigate potential
impact on the historic resource or historic streetscape. In those cases outside of the H-l
Overlay District where the al'plicant can properly demonstrate that a sidewalk four (4)
feet in width that meets A.D.A. minimum requirements can adequately and safely
accommodate pedestrian traffic, the Zoning Administrator may modify the five-foot
width requirement. Any modification request shall be made in writing to the Zoning
Administrator with adequate information testifying to the nature of the existing block or
sidewalk and evidence iustifying the modification sought. The Zoning Administrator
shall set forth in writing the grant of modification with reasons for such determination.
SECTION III. This Ordinance shall become effective upon the date and at the time of its
final passage.
SECTION IV. If any provision of this Ordinance is declared invalid, the decision shall
not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any remaining provisions of the Ordinance.
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AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING AND REORDAINING SUB-SUBSECTIONS 11.6.1.D
(PAVEMENT REQUIREMENTS) AND 11.6.1.F (SIDEWALKS AND
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES), BOTH OF SUBSECTION 11.6.1
(GENERAL) OF SECTION 11.6 (PARKING AND LOADING AREA
DESIGN STANDARDS) OF ARTICLE 11 (PARKING, LOADING AND
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
TOWN OF LEESBURG, VIRGINIA, 2003, AS AMENDED.
PASSED this 11 th day of October 2006.
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