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Leesburg,
Virginia
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED: October 26, 2004
2004-173
ADOPTED: October 26, 2004
INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICI.E 6
NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, ARTICLE 9 USE REGULATIONS
AND ARTICLE 18 DEFINITIONS TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY
COMMUTER PARKING LOT IN THE B-2 DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Town Council is supportive of providing transit alternatives to the
citizens of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of Town Council to consider the possibility of
temporary commuter parking facilities in the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance permits only permanent commuter parking lots in four
districts; and
WHEREAS, these amendments will provide enhanced parking opportunities to the citizens
of Leesburg who participate in park and ride programs; and
WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice
require the proposed amendments; and
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I.
Commission for recommendation:
Sec. 6.4.2 B-2, Established Corridor Commercial Use Regulations
The following amendments are hereby initiated and referred to the Planning
9.3.23.1
remporary Commuter Parking
Lot
Sec.
18.1.175.1
A RESOLUTION:
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INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES 6, 9 AND 18 TO PERMIT
A TEMPORARY COMMUTER PARKING LOT IN THE B-2 DISTRICT
Sec. 9.3 Use Standards
9.3.23.1 Temporary Commuter Parking Lot
Because this parking facility is an interim use of limited duration which benefits the public the
following standards shall apply:
A. The temporary use shall be exempt from otherwise applicable Zoning Ordinance
standards to the extent Council determines such exemptions shall have no adverse impact
on adjacent properties, except as provided below.
B. The temporary commuter parking lot shall provide adequate circulation within the site
and safe and convenient access onto adjoining streets. The circulation plan shall include
stripping, number and location of entrances and travel aisles, provisions for thc
handicapped, and necessary traffic control improvements. Wheel stops must be provided
for parking spaces on existing graveled areas.
C. A plan must be provided which demonstrates safe and adequate lighting in accordance
with the requirements of the Design and Construction Standards Manual.
Article 18 Definitions
18.1.31 Commuter Parking Lot
An off-street,--gr-oa~l~ area, surfaced and improved for parking, on a daily basis, of
commuter vehicles. Often established in conjunction with mass transit arrangements and car
pooling programs.
18.1.175.1 Temporary Commuter Parking Lot
An off-street surface facility used for parking of commuter vehicles on a daily basis, but not for
the storage of such vehicles for twenty-four (24) hours or longer. A temporary facility is
permitted for no longer than two (2) years at a particular site and shall not be renewable. A
commuter parking lot intended to exist for more than two (2) years shall be considered a
permanent Commuter Parking Lot as defined in Section 18.1.31 and must meet all current
Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Regulations.
SECTION II. Pursuant to Chapter 22, Title 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended, a notice that the above-described Zoning Ordinance text amendments will be
considered jointly by the Leesburg Town Council and the Leesburg Planning Commission shall
be published in the Leesburg Today on November 5, 2004 and November 12, 2004 for a joint
A RESOLUTION:
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INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES 6, 9 AND 18 TO PERMIT
A TEMPORARY COMMUTER PARKING LOT IN THE B-2 DISTRICT
public hearing to be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 in the Council Chambers of the
Government Center at 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176.
PASSED this 26th day of October 2004.
ATTEST:
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Town of Leesburg"
ZOAM 2004-0003 RESOLUTION