HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013_10_08_R115 Initiating Amendments to the ZO re lot consolidations The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia PRESENTED October 8, 2013
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-115 ADOPTED October 8, 2013
A RESOLUTION: INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO THE LEESBURG ZONING
ORDINANCE AND THE SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS TO SIMPLIFY THE PROCESS FOR CONSOLIDATING
MULTIPLE LOTS INTO A SINGLE LOT
WHEREAS, there exist in Leesburg cases where residential or commercial structures are
built across property lines,thereby creating legally nonconforming structures and lots; and
WHEREAS,the Leesburg Subdivision and Land Development Regulations require a plat of
consolidation to vacate lot lines to reduce multiple lots into a single parcel; and
WHEREAS, Removal of nonconforming zoning situations will enhance the redevelopment
potential of commercial lots and permit expansion of residential units in accordance with current
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended,permits localities to allow
consolidation of lots by deed alone in certain situations; 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 the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations and the
Zoning Ordinance as necessary are hereby initiated and referred to the Planning Commission to
consider the allowance of consolidation of lots by deed alone.
SECTION II. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing to consider these
amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations and the Zoning Ordinance, and
report its recommendation to the Town Council pursuant to Chapter 22, Title 15.2-2204 of the 1950
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A RESOLUTION: INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO THE LEESBURG ZONING
ORDINANCE AND THE SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS TO SIMPLIFY THE PROCESS FOR CONSOLIDATING
MULTIPLE LOTS INTO A SINGLE LOT
Code of Virginia, as amended.
PASSED this 8t" day of October, 2013.
'P. C. mstattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
ATT ST:
Clerk of ou_'c'
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