HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013_11_26_R139 Initiating Amendments to the ZO re HVAC Equipment The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED November 26, 2013
RESOLUTION NO.: 2013-139 ADOPTED November 26, 2013
A RESOLUTION: INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 10.4.5.0 OF THE
LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER A
REDUCED SETBACK FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the Town Council encourages commercial growth and development
within downtown that is compatible with existing residential uses; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to foster said growth and development, Town Council
seeks to review its regulations related to the setbacks for air conditioners and similar
equipment within the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, setbacks for mechanical equipment(accessory structures) sometimes
exceed the setback for the primary building; and
WHEREAS, Town Council desires to investigate whether said setbacks may be
reduced so long as appropriate noise attenuation, screening and accessibility for
maintenance are provided; 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 10.4.5.0 and other
sections as necessary are hereby initiated and referred to the Planning Commission to
establish appropriate criteria for the reduction of the setback for air conditioners and
similar equipment within the Town of Leesburg.
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RESOLUTION: INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 10.4.5.0 OF THE
LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER A REDUCED
SETBACK FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT
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 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended.
PASSED this 26th day of November 2013.
mil,'ictitvi:- :Al. V. Illi■
. • r'C. mstattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
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Clerk of Co ,
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