HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015_06_23_O012 EDC, Tech Comm and Parks Batch Amendments The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia PRESENTED: June 23, 2015
ORDNANCE NO. 2015-0-012 ADOPTED: June 23,2015
AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE V
(BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 2 (SPECIFIC BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS), SECTION 2-221 (LEESBURG ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION), SECTION 2-228 (LEESBURG
TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION),
CHAPTER 26 (PARKS AND RECREATION), ARTICLE II (PARK
RULES), SECTIONS 26-24 (PROHIBITED USES OF PARKS),
SECTION 26-26 (BEHAVIOR) AND CHAPTER 7 (ARTS AND
CULTURAL DISTRICT), SECTION 7-2 (DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
AND DATE ESTABLISHED)
WHEREAS, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, Sections 15.2-1102, 15.2-1806,
15.2-1411 and 15.2-1129.1 authorize the governing body of any locality to appoint and
compensate advisory boards, commissions and committees, to establish parks, recreation
facilities and playgrounds and operate their use, and establish within its boundaries one or more
arts and cultural districts; and
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Town Code, Chapter 2, Article V, Division 2 establish and
define certain boards, commissions and committees to advise the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Town Council wishes to further define the duties of certain
commissions; and make corrections to the language within this chapter; and
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Town Council wishes to allow the Director of Parks and
Recreation the discretion to approve and authorize certain activities including the use of remote-
controlled aircraft and petting zoos; and
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Town Council seeks to expand a portion of the Arts and
Cultural District boundary to include a"qualifying arts organization"business.
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AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE V
(BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 2 (SPECIFIC BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS), SECTION 2-221 (LEESBURG ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION), SECTION 2-228 (LEESBURG
TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION),
CHAPTER 26 (PARKS AND RECREATION), ARTICLE II (PARK
RULES), SECTIONS 26-24 (PROHIBITED USES OF PARKS),
SECTION 26-26 (BEHAVIOR) AND CHAPTER 7 (ARTS AND
CULTURAL DISTRICT), SECTION 7-2 (DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
AND DATE ESTABLISHED)
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia:
SECTION I. That the following sections of the Leesburg Town Code are amended as follows:
Sec. 2-221.—Leesburg Economic Development Commission.
(a) Recreated and reestablished. The Leesburg Economic Development Commission is
hereby recreated and reestablished.
(b) Duties. The Leesburg Economic Development Commission's mission is to foster the
economic vitality and stability of the town. The commission works to retain/expand
existing businesses, attract/recruit desirable new businesses, to review the town's
regulations and procedures as they relate to economic development, and enhance
economic activities that will benefit local businesses and residents.
(c) Membership. Membership, exclusive of the rules exclusive of the rules outlined in
division 1 of this article, membership may consist of town residents, town property
owners, town business owners, or anyone employed inside the town. At least four
members shall be town residents.
(d)Additional powers and duties.
(1) To work with all organizations impacting economic development in the Greater
Leesburg Area.
(2) To help review and recommend to council all proposals that affect economic
development requiring council action.
(3) To offer guidance in developing and/or updating annually comprehensive economic
development businesses plan(short/intermediate/long range with targeted and measurable
goals, objectives and strategies; subject to council approval) and assist with
implementation.
(4) To make specific policy recommendations to the council pertaining to economic
development.
(5) To assist in reviewing proposed annual budgets for town expenditures related to
economic development and making budgetary recommendations to the council.
(6) To help identify and pursue sources of public and private grant funds for local
economic development initiatives.
(7) To publicize the economic development program to gain acceptance in the
community.
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AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE V
(BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 2 (SPECIFIC BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS), SECTION 2-221 (LEESBURG ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION), SECTION 2-228 (LEESBURG
TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION),
CHAPTER 26 (PARKS AND RECREATION), ARTICLE II (PARK
RULES), SECTIONS 26-24 (PROHIBITED USES OF PARKS),
SECTION 26-26 (BEHAVIOR) AND CHAPTER 7 (ARTS AND
CULTURAL DISTRICT), SECTION 7-2 (DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
AND DATE ESTABLISHED)
(8) To assist in the development of an effective communication effort between the town
government and the private business community.
(9) To help identify possible improvements in community services and infrastructure,
both public and private, which enhance economic development.
(10) To t ' f ruin ting recommend policies and practices for the retention and
expansion of existing businesses.
(11) To assist in the promotion of economic development through close coordination with
the County's economic development activities and statewide initiatives.
(12) To assist in the promotion of tourism through close coordination with the tourism
efforts in the town, county and statewide initiatives.
Sec. 2-228.—Leesburg Technology and Communications Commission.
(a) Created and established. The Leesburg Technology and Communications
Commission is hereby established and created.
(b) Powers and duties. The Leesburg Technology and Communications Commission
makes recommendations to the town council for the efficient, economical, and
productive use of technology and telecommunications for the town's residents and
businesses.
(c)Additional powers and duties. The following shall be additional powers and duties of
the Leesburg Technology and Communications Commission:
(1) To make recommendations regarding the operation, staffing, maintenance, capital
improvements and funding of the department of information technology.
( To develop and maintain a town technology plan including recommendations on the
utilization and enhancements to the town's public communications media, especially
utilizing cell phones,the internet, and other public computer-based technologies.
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AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE V
(BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 2 (SPECIFIC BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS), SECTION 2-221 (LEESBURG ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION), SECTION 2-228 (LEESBURG
TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION),
CHAPTER 26 (PARKS AND RECREATION), ARTICLE II (PARK
RULES), SECTIONS 26-24 (PROHIBITED USES OF PARKS),
SECTION 26-26 (BEHAVIOR) AND CHAPTER 7 (ARTS AND
CULTURAL DISTRICT), SECTION 7-2 (DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
AND DATE ESTABLISHED)
Sec. 26-24. —Prohibited use of parks.
All permission or approvals required by this subsection shall be given upon a
showing that public peace and safety will not be endangered and a further showing that
no law or ordinance will be violated.
(10) Missiles and fireworks. No person in a park shall carry, shoot, fire, explode
or throw any fireworks, firecrackers, rockets, torpedoes, of missiles of any kind,
or remote-controlled aircraft in any park without a permit from the director.
Sec. 26-26. —Behavior.
(d) Nondomestic animals and reptiles. No person in any park shall have been responsible
for the entry of any nondomestic animal or reptile, unless authorized by the Director.
Sec. 7-2. —District boundaries and date established.
The boundaries of the Leesburg Arts and Culture District are set forth on the map
entitled "Leesburg Arts and Cultural District," dated March 8, 2011 June 23, 2015, as
maintained in the town manager's office, the provisions of which map are incorporated
fully herein by reference. The designation of the area as an arts and cultural district
(hereinafter referred to as "district") shall not in any respect override any applicable
Town Code regulatory requirements including, but not limited to zoning regulations, fire
code,nuisance, and building and property maintenance codes,unless specifically set forth
in this chapter.
SECTION II. All prior ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision of this
ordinance invalid, the decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any
remaining provisions of the Leesburg Town Code.
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AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE V
(BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 2 (SPECIFIC BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS), SECTION 2-221 (LEESBURG ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION), SECTION 2-228 (LEESBURG
TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION),
CHAPTER 26 (PARKS AND RECREATION), ARTICLE II (PARK
RULES), SECTIONS 26-24 (PROHIBITED USES OF PARKS),
SECTION 26-26 (BEHAVIOR) AND CHAPTER 7 (ARTS AND
CULTURAL DISTRICT), SECTION 7-2 (DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
AND DATE ESTABLISHED)
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
PASSED this 23rd day of June, 2015.
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isle C. stattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
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Clerk of C. 41)
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