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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, Section 9A-6 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance requires the
planting of street trees along new public streets in all zoning districts
except single family detached residential districts; and
WHEREAS, the adopted Town Plan encourages landscaping and tree planting
in all new developments; and
WHEREAS, street trees in single-family residential neighborhoods
substantially contribute to the quality of life by providing shade, habitats
for urban wildlife and a more attractive streetscape; and
WHEREAS, an amendment of Section 9A-6 to eliminate the exclusion of
single family detached districts from street tree planting requirements will
further the objectives of the Town Plan and is in the best interest of the
public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. An amendment of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance is initiated
to revise Section 9A-6 as follows:
9A-6. APPLICABILITY.
Street tree planting is required any time a public street is
constructed, extended or widened. This requirement shall apply
to all zoning districts :::cc-_ -: ~ ~ ~ ~""~ -~"~-~]
~. In general street trees shall be planted in the
public right-of-way and maintenance of these trees shall be the
responsibility of the Town of Leesburg. Where parking lots abut
public street rights-of-way the requirements of Section 9A-9(c)
shall apply.
SECTION II. A public hearing on this amendment shall be held at 7:30
p.m. on July 26, 1988, in the Council Chambers, 10 West Loudoun Street,
PRESENTED July 12~ 1988
88-123 ADOPTED July 12~ 1988
INITIATING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING STREET TREES
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING STREET TREES 2
Leesburg, Virginia. In accordance with Section 15.1-431 of the Code of
Virginia, this hearing shall be a joint hearing of both Planning Commission
and Council. The clerk shall give notice of this hearing on July 13 and July
20, 1988, and shall advise the Planning Commission of the purpose, time and
date of the hearing.
SECTION III. The Planning Commission shall report its recommendation
to the Town Council on the proposed amendment on July 26, 1988 following the
public hearing.
PASSED this 12th day of
ATTEST:
Clerk offouncil
July , 1988.
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg