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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2012-06-27 Revised Town Plan adoption Town of Leesburg News Release For Immediate Release Leesburg Town Council Adopts Updated Town Plan Leesburg, VA (June 27, 2012) – On Tuesday, June 26, 2012, the Leesburg Town Council adopted amendments to the Town’s comprehensive plan (the Town Plan). The Town Plan provides long range policy guidance for adoption of land development regulations, review of land development proposals, and provision of capital project improvements. Originally adopted in 2005, this is the first comprehensive update to the Town Plan. Town Council adoption followed an extensive, thorough review by the Leesburg Planning Commission with significant input from the Town’s advisory commissions and the public. The intent was not to re-write the plan but to revise specific sections based on changed conditions since the original adoption of the plan in 2005. The Town Plan retains the overall direction “to continue the diversity in economic and housing opportunities in a manner that reflects the best qualities of Leesburg’s downtown.” Policy updates focused on better positioning the Town to attract and retain growing businesses while providing for a high quality of life for residents. Highlights of the revisions to the Town Plan include: • Plans to attract new businesses focused on government contracting, research & development, and higher education • Future development of a neighborhood plan for the East Market Street corridor outside of the bypass to better coordinate land development and transportation facilities • Encouragement of growth opportunities for existing businesses in the Cardinal Park area outside of the Leesburg Bypass • Expanded flexibility for high tech business uses near the Leesburg Executive Airport and along East Market Street • Development of a Historic Resources Preservation Plan for the Town • Direction for implementing the Town’s Urban Forestry Management Plan • Encouragement of additional smaller housing units, in accordance with recent trends “We appreciate the efforts of so many citizens and the Town’s Boards and Commissions who helped refine the Town Plan,” commented Mary Harper, Chair of the Town’s Planning Commission. “The plan provides essential guidance for Leesburg to reach its long term land use goals while preserving the unique character of the Town.” (more) TOL PR 2012-06-27 Updated Town Plan adoption Page 2 The Town Plan amendments are effective immediately. Town staff is working to compile all of the amendments into a new document that should be available online and in print by late July this year. Contact: Irish Grandfield, AICP Senior Planner igrandfield@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2766 # # #