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The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED June 10, 2008
RESOLUTION NO.: 2008-85
ADOPTED June 10, 2008
A RESOLUTION: INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 6.3.0F THE
LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCREASE
BUILDING HEIGHT IN SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE B-1
ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Town Council adopted the Crescent District Master Plan on June
27,2006; and
WHEREAS, Chapter XIII of the Crescent District Master Plan identifies a multi-
parcel area in the B-1 District where a mixed-use development of up to five stories in
height could be developed as Site "b" on the Selected Opportunity Sites Map; and
WHEREAS, in order to obtain five story buildings the height maximum in the B-
1 District should be increased to a maximum of sixty (60) feet in these specified areas;
and
WHEREAS, these amendments will provide enhanced redevelopment opportunities
in accordance with the Crescent District Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning
practice require the proposed amendments.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION I. Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Section 6.3.3 are hereby initiated
and referred to the Planning Commission to establish an appropriate height for buildings
in the area identified as Site "b" under Chapter XIII Selected Opportunity Sites.
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RESOLUTION: INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 6.3
SECTION II. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing to consider
these amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and report its recommendation to the Town
Council pursuant to Chapter 22, Title 15.2-2204 ofthe 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended.
PASSED this 10th day of June 2008.
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. C. Umstattd, Mayor ~
Town of Leesburg