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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED August 8, 2000
2000-163 ADOPTED August 8, 2000
INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO THE LEESBURG ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO EXPAND THE
HISTORIC OVERLAY (H-1)DISTRICT
WHEREAS, it is the intent and desire of Council to protect and enhance the designated
Historic Overlay District by identifying significant areas outside this district that deserve
protection in accordance with the goals of the 1997 Town Plan; and
WHEREAS, Zoning Ordinance Section 5A-8(1) states that a property may be eligible for
inclusion in the iHistoric Overlay District if it has significant character, interest or value as part of
the town's development or heritage; and
WHEREAS, staff has identified areas bordering the existing Historic Overlay District that
may warrant inclusion in that district based upon the criteria set forth in Section 5A-8(1) of the
Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice
require the proposed amendments.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The following amendments are hereby initiated and referred to the Planning
Commission for recommendation:
1. Amend Section 5A-3 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance to include
appropriate properties along South King Street and Edwards Ferry Road in the
description of the H-1 District.
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INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF LEESBURG ZONING
AND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP TO EXPAND THE H-1 DISTRICT
ORDINANCE
2. Amend the Zoning District Map to include appropriate properties along South
King Street and Edwards Ferry Road in the H-1 District.
SECTION 11. The Planning Commission shall hold a public heating to consider these
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and report its recommendation to the Town Council
pursuant to Chapter 22, Title 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended.
8 th August
PASSED this day of ,2000.
ATTEST:
of Council
Mayor
Town of Leesburg
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