HomeMy Public PortalAbout2010_11_30_R151 Initiating ZO Amendments Place of Worship in I-1The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED November 30, 2010
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -151 ADOPTED November 30, 2010
A RESOLUTION: INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE TO
PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP AS A BY RIGHT USE UNDER CERTAIN
CONDITIONS IN THE I -1, INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH/PARK DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the 2005 Town Plan encourages the adaptive reuse of existing buildings in the I -1,
Industrial/Research Park District; and
WHEREAS, a place of worship is currently permitted by special exception in the I -1 District; and
WHEREAS, there may be circumstances in which it is appropriate to permit a place of worship as a
by right use in the I -1 District subject to specific use standards designated by Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice require
consideration of the proposed amendments.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia that:
SECTION 1. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are hereby initiated and referred to the Planning
Commission to permit a place of worship as a by right use in the I -1, Industrial/Research Park District
subject to specific use standards.
SECTION 2. 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 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended.
PASSED this 30` day of November, 2010.
ATTEST,
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Clerk of Coin it
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