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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov • 703-771-2734
Town of Leesburg Temporarily Waives Parking Requirements
to Allow More Outdoor Dining
Leesburg restaurants can apply for temporary use permits to create outdoor
dining areas in private parking lots.
Leesburg, VA (May 27, 2020) – At last night’s council meeting, the Leesburg Town Council
approved a temporary modification to the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance regarding parking
requirements for restaurants. This measure is aimed at increasing opportunities for restaurants
to create outdoor dining areas while social distancing restrictions remain in effect.
Under the modified regulations, restaurants may apply for a temporary use permit which, if
approved, will be valid until resumption of indoor dining at full capacity is allowed by the
governor’s office or until the town’s Continuity of Governance Order expires, whichever occurs
first.
More information, including a list of frequently asked questions, how to apply for a temporary
outdoor dining permit, and specific permit requirements, is available on the town website at
www.leesburgva.gov/temporary-outdoor-dining. There is no fee for the permit. Town staff
recommends that restaurants contact a staff member to discuss their applications before
submitting to ensure a smooth approval process (703-737-7183 or
permitting@leesburgva.gov).
Restaurants in the downtown may have outdoor dining areas on the public sidewalks if they are
able to meet the physical distancing requirements for Phase 1 of the Forward Virginia plan
(www.virginia.gov/coronavirus/forwardvirginia). A valid sidewalk dining permit from the town
is required (www.leesburgva.gov/sidewalk-dining).
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