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Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED September 10,
RESOLUTION NO. 91-201 ADOPTED Septembo_r 10:
A RESOLUTION: INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING THE STORAGE AND USE OF RECREATION EQUIPMENT
IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS.
WHEREAS, public necessity, general welfare, and good zoning practice require the evaluation
of existing ordinances to ensure that they continue to address the needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will regulate the storage and use of recreational vehicles
in residential neighborhoods to preserve the neighborhood's character and integrity; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will minimize the adverse effect on residents and
property values caused by the unsightly appearance of improperly stored recreational vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will not deprive private property owners the right to
own and store recreational vehicles in residential neighborhoods.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. An amendment to Aiticle 7, Article 17, and Article 18 of the Leesburg Zoning
Ordinance is hereby initiated to include the new sections shown below:
Section 7A-13. Recreation Equipment
(1) Use, Generally. No recreation equipment shall be used for living, sleeping or
other occupancy when parked or stored on a residential lot or in any other
location not approved for such use.
(2) Parking or Storage. Recreation equipment that is not parked or stored
in a garage, carport or accessory building:
a. Shall be located in the side or rear yard;
b. Shall be located at least three feet from all buildings; and
c. Shall be screened from all public streets and adjacent residential properties as
provided in Section 7A-5(f).
Article 17. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 17B-4 APPLICATION OF CML PENALTIES
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(18) Storage and Use of Recreation Equipment
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - STORAGE AND USE OF RECREATION EQUIPMENT
Article 18. Definitions
RECREATION EQUIPMENT
Boats, boat trailers, motorized dwellings, pickup truck campers (not mounted), tent
trailers, travel trailers and similar recreational vehicles/equipment intended for use as
portable recreational housing.
SECTION II. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing and consider these
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and report its recommendation to the Town Council pursuant
to Chapter 11, Title 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended.
PASSED this 10th day of
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
September
, 1991.
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
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