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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED October 25, 1988
88-206 ADOPTED October 25, 1988
INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING ADDITIONAL SETBACKS FROM CERTAIN STREETS
WHEREAS, Section 1B-5(e) of the zoning ordinance establishes
additional setbacks for certain streets within the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council and Planning Commission have expressed an
interest in establishing an additional setback under Section 1B-5(e) for
the Leesburg Bypass; and
WHEREAS, the term "setback" used in Section 1B-5(e) is unclear and
creates confusion in the review of subdivisions and development plan
applications; and
WI{EREAS, these amendments are necessary to promote public health
safety and welfare, facilitate the creation of a convenient, attractive and
harmonious community, and to protect property values:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. An amendment to Section 1B-5(e) of the Leesburg Zoning
Ordinance is hereby initiated to add subsection (2)((e)) to read as follows:
(2)((e)) Leesburg Bypass: 100 feet from the right-of-way line. This
setback shall apply to all buildings and parking lots.
SECTION II. The Manager shall refer the proposed amendment to the
Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing, after which the Planning
Commission shall report its recommendation to the Town Council.
INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING
ADDITIONAL SETBACKS FROM CERTAIN STREETS
PASSED this 25th day of October , 1988.
ATTEST:
C~erk of ~uncll '
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg