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Amendments Table

Amendments to the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance

Following the February 25, 2003 Adoption

Ordinances from April 2023-current

Ordinance No.Adoption DateSection NumbersPurpose
2023-O-0092023/04/2504/25/20233.8.1Revising Wall Check Plat Requirements
2023-O-0092023/04/2504/25/20233.10.3, 3.10.3.1Revising Application Filing Deadline, Fees and Review Time for Certificate of Appropriateness
2023-O-0092023/04/2504/25/20236.1.2, 6.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.7.2, Table 9.2Revising Use Tables for O-1, B-2, B-3, and I-1
2023-O-0092023/04/2504/25/20237.12.14Revising Application Acceptance Review/Review Determination for the Gateway District (Overlay)
2023-O-0092023/04/2504/25/20239.1.5Revising Prohibited Uses
2023-O-0092023/04/2504/25/202310.4.4Revising Measurements, Computations and Exemptions for Structures Built on Two Lots
2023-O-0092023/04/2504/25/202310.4.5Revising Measurements, Computations and Exemptions for Minimum Yard Requirements
2023-O-0092023/04/2504/25/202315.2.5Revising Temporary Sign Permit Requirements

Ordinances from 2003-March 2023

Ordinance No.Adoption DateSection NumbersPurpose
2003-0-5May 13, 2003Article 13Amend Flood Protection District
2003-0-6May 13, 2003Article 14Add the Creek Valley Buffer District
2003-0-8May 13, 200312.8.3Modify screening & buffer yard requirements
2003-0-14September 9, 200312.8.5Amend screening & buffering requirements for special exceptions
2004-0-05May 25, 20047.5.3Expand Historic District – Paxton property
2004-0-08August 10, 20043.4.16Termination of Special Exception use
5.4.2, 5.5.2, 5.7.2Add Extended Family Residence use
9.3.8.1Add Extended Family Residence use standards
18.1.56.1Add Extended Family Residence definition
6.4.3B-2 District F.A.R. standards modification
8.3.2PRC District lot size clarification
8.4.5Delete commercial use timing requirement in PRN District
8.4.8Add open space requirement for “Infill” PRN
9.3.13Revise Neighborhood Retail Convenience Center standards
11.3Modify number of parking spaces required for multi-family & day care uses
11.4.3Prohibit Payments-In-Lieu option for residential uses in the H-1 District
12.8.2.GClarify buffer yards adjacent to certain streets
12.4.1Permit street trees in public rights-of-way
12.4.4Revise permitted locations of street trees
12.4.5Add planting standards for trees in rights-of-way, including street pit detail, setback detail and modification/waiver provision
2004-0-11November 23, 20046.4.2Add temporary commuter parking lot to B-2 District as a special exception use
9.3.23.1Add use standards for temporary commuter parking lot
18.1.31Modify commuter parking lot definition
18.1.175.1Add temporary commuter parking lot definition
2005-0-14September 13, 20057.9Add section to enable Zoning Administrator to enforce noise standards for certain stationary noise sources
2006-0-5March 28, 20067.5.6Expand administrative authority of preservation planner to include certain signs
15.11.1Modify permit authority to show new preservation planner authority
15.11.4Add “area” to BAR review authority
2006-O-18September 26, 20063.16Add Town Plan Amendment process
2006-O-19September 26, 20066.4.3Amend Density/Intensity Standards in the B-2 Established Corridor Commercial Dist.
2006-O-20October 11, 20062.3.3Amend members, composition and terms of the Board of Architectural Review
2006-O-21October 11, 20063.1.2Amend filing fees
2006-O-22October 11, 20063.1.9.A.3.CAmend written notice requirements for cases involving more than 25 tax map parcels
2006-O-23October 11, 20063.3.6.DAmend Concept Plan submittal requirements for Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning)
3.4.6.EAmend special exception plat submittal requirements
2006-O-24October 11, 20063.3.6.EAmend Traffic Impact Analysis requirements for Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) applications
3.4.6.FAmend Traffic Impact Analysis requirements for Special Exception applications
2006-O-25October 11, 20063.3.6.KAdd archeological/historic information requirement to Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) submittal requirements
2006-O-26October 11, 20063.4.5Amend review and approval procedures for concurrent review of Special Exceptions with Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning)
2006-O-27October 11, 20063.12Amend Commission Permit (public project review) review and approval procedures
2006-O-28October 11, 20063.15Add appeals of proffer interpretations to Review and Approval Procedures
2006-O-29October 11, 20065.1.1Amend the description of R-E Single-Family Residential Estate District
2006-O-30October 11, 20065.4.1Amend the description of R-4 Single-Family Residential District
2006-O-31October 11, 20065.6.1Amend the description of R-HD Historic Residential District
2006-O-32October 11, 20065.7.1Amend description of R-8 Medium Density Residential District
2006-O-33October 11, 20065.9.1Amend description of R-22 Multi-Family Residential District
2006-O-34October 11, 20066.1.1Amend description of O-1 General Office District
2006-O-35October 11, 20066.2Delete the O-2 Office Park District
2006-O-36October 11, 20066.3.1Amend the description of B-1 Community (Downtown) Business District
2006-O-37October 11, 20066.3.3Amend B-1 Community (Downtown) Business District Density/Intensity and Dimensional Standards
2006-O-38October 11, 20066.5.1Amend the description of B-3, Community Retail/Commercial District
2006-O-39October 11, 20066.6.1Amend the description of B-4, Mixed-Use Business District
2006-O-40October 11, 20066.8Delete I-2, Industrial/Warehouse/Office District
2006-O-41
October 11, 2006
6.9Delete M-1, Basic Industry District
2006-O-42October 11, 20067.5.2Amend Applicability in the H-1, Old and Historic District
2006-O-43October 11, 20067.5.10Amend Designation of Historic Districts and Landmarks
2006-O-44October 11, 20067.6.3Amend Applicability within the H-2, Historic Corridor Architectural Control Overlay District
2006-O-45October 11, 20068.2.1.BAmend submittal requirements in the Planned Development District
2006-O-46October 11, 20068.2.2.DAmend PD, Planned Development District rezoning plan submittal requirements
2006-O-47October 11, 20068.2.2.F.3Add rezoning plan approval criteria in the PD, Planned Development Districts
2006-O-48
October 11, 2006
9.2Amend Use Regulations Table
2006-O-49
October 11, 2006
9.3.21Amend Service Station Use Standards
2006-O-50October 11, 20069.3.23Amend Telecommunications Facilities Use Standards
2006-O-51October 11, 200610.4.5.C.5Amend decks and patios setbacks
2006-O-52October 11, 200610.4.5.C.9Amend swimming pool setbacks
2006-O-53October 11, 200610.4.5.EAmend Additional Setbacks from Certain Streets
2006-O-54October 11, 200611.3Amend Number of Parking Spaces Required for Postal Service
2006-O-55October 11, 200611.5.2Amend Trucks Parked in Residential Areas
2006-O-56October 11, 200611.6.1.DAmend pavement requirements
11.6.1.FAmend Sidewalk and Pedestrian Facilities
2006-O-57October 11, 200611.6.1.KAdd Front Yard Parking Areas to Parking and Loading Area Design Standards
2006-O-58October 11, 200611.10Amend Alternative Loading Provisions
2006-O-59October 11, 200612.2.3.AAmend Scale of landscape plans
2006-O-60October 11, 200612.4.1Amend Applicability of Street Trees
2006-O-61October 11, 200612.8.4Amend Buffer and Screening Land Use Categories to add Child Care Center
2006-O-62October 11, 200612.9.4Amend Diversity in Plant Material Specifications
2006-O-63October 11, 200612.11Amend Outdoor Lighting regulations
2006-O-64October 11, 200618.1.30Amend Cluster Development definition
18.1.103Amend Multi-Family Dwelling definition
18.1.146Amend Public Utility, Minor definition
18.1.175Amend telecommunications Use and/or Structures definition
18.1.188Amend Warehouse definition
2006-O-65October 11, 200618.1.79.AAdd definition Industrial, Flex
18.1.95.AAdd definition Mailing Services
18.1.138.AAdd definition United States Postal Service
2007-O-04January 23, 20079.4.4Add Emergency Shelter use
18.1.56.05Add definition Emergency Shelter
2007-O-12April 24, 200718.1.175.1Amend definition Temporary Commuter Parking Lot
2007-O-18October 1, 20072.5.1.DClarify Zoning Administrator’s authority re occupancy permits
3.10.12Increase BAR permit duration
3.10.13Procedure for change of plans after BAR approval
3.11.14Expand administrative approval in H-2 District
5.7.2Remove child care center from R-8 District
6.1.3, 6.6.3Delete minimum district size from O-1 & B-4 District
6.5.2, 6.6.2Make child care center by right in B-3 & B-4 District
6.1.2, 6.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.6.2, 7.2.2Add college and university use to O-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 & MC Districts
6.1.3, 6.4.3, 6.7.3Eliminate FAR in O-1, B-2 & I-1 Districts
7.5.6.C,DExpand administrative approval of Historic District Permits
8.3.5.DAmend floor area ratio calculation in the PD Districts
8.3.5.EAdd new section on maximum floor area ratio
9.2Amend Use Regulations Table
9.3.4.1Permit child care center by right with conditions
9.4.3.C,D,ERevise home occupations list & add use limitations for mobile pet grooming
10.2Amend Nonresidential Zoning Districts Table
10.4.10Amend section on floor area ratio and delete section 10.4.10.B on calculation
11.8Revise width calculation for stacking spaces
11.8.3Revise required number of stacking spaces for drive-up windows
12.9.6Amend tree list
15.7.2Amend window sign sizes
15.6.1Amend requirements for temporary signs
17.2.2.AIncrease number of civil violations
17.2.2.BIncrease penalties for civil violations
17.2.2.DIncrease total fines for civil violations
17.3.2.A-DRevise procedure for issuance and appeal of civil violations
17.3.3Delete redundant section regarding home occupation revocation
18.1.64Amend definition for floor area ratio
18.1.85AAdd definition for landscape contractor
18.1.164AAdd definition for site plan waiver
Various SectionsAmend nomenclature to be consistent with terms in the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations – 41 Sections
2008-O-09April 22, 2008Various SectionsAmend Review and Approval procedures, Planned Development Districts, Use Regulations, Sign Regulations, and Enforcement & Penalties
2008-O-10April 22, 20083.18Interim Waivers
2008-O-19July 8, 2008Various SectionsBoard of Architectural Review Time Limits
2008-O-20August 12, 20082.6.1Clarify Land Development Official
Various SectionsAmend Directors Planning, Zoning and Development, Plan Review, Engineering and Public Works
2009-O-01January 13, 20096.3.3Increase building height in areas of B-1 District
2009-O-05April 28, 2009Article 14Amendments contribute to the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice
2009-O-06May 27, 20093.3.4Add sketch plan requirement for rezoning pre-application conferences
3.3.6.A-F,I-LAmend rezoning submittal requirements
3.4.3Add sketch plan requirement for special exception pre-application conferences
2009-O-06May 27, 20093.4.6.A-EAmend special exception submittal requirements
6.5.2Add convenience food store to B-3 District
6.6.2-3Amend FAR maximum, height limit, personal services and indoor theatre use in B-4 District
8.3.7.C.2Amend requirements of landscaping in all planned developments
8.6.3Amend personal services use in PEC District
8.6.7Delete floor area ratio requirements in PEC District
8.6.8Delete open space requirement in PEC District
9.2Add uses to Use Regulations Table
10.2Delete FAR maximum and 5-story height limit in B-4 District
10.3.1.BAmend existing structure exception for cluster subdivisions
10.4.5.FIncrease setback adjacent to residential use in O-1, MC, B-2, B-3, B-4 & I-1 Districts
11.3Revise number of parking spaces required
11.4.5Reduce shared parking requirements in mixed-use developments
11.6.5Amend parking spaces and aisles in parking structures
11.6.1.DClarify parking pavement requirements
11.9Add required loading space for banks & offices
12.2.3Clarify contents of landscape plan
12.4.1Permit street tree planting in front yards
12.4.3Revise spacing and number of street trees
12.6.1Require interior parking lot landscaping
12.7.1.AClarify recommendations to BAR for modified parking lot requests
12.8.4.CAdd bank with drive-through to land use list
12.8.5.AClarify recommendations to BAR for modified screening and buffer-yards
12.8.8.BReduce setback of dumpsters
12.11Add outdoor lighting exception
18.1.177.1Add definition for tents
5.2.2Add a dog park use to R-1 District
6.5.2Add a dog park use to B-3 District
9.3.6.1Establish dog park use standards
11.3Establish dog park parking space standard
18.1.42.1Establish definition for dog park
2009-O-07May 27, 20093.17Affordable Dwelling Unit Development
2009-O-10July 14, 20092.3.7Clarify Powers and Duties
3.1.8Add Certificate of Appropriateness
3.10.1,7.5.5Clarify Certificate of Appropriateness
Various SectionsAmend Historic District Permits for Certificate of Appropriateness
3.10.7Board of Architectural Review Time Limits
4.1.2, DClarify Overlay and Special Purpose
7.5 H-1Revise Section Title
Various SectionsClarify Overlay, Historic District
2009-O-13September 9, 20096.3.2Add Veterinary Hospitals in B-1 District
2009-O-20October 14, 200910.3.3Add Section Traditional Design Option
2009-O-21October 29, 20096.7 I-1Add I-1 Transitional Land Use
18.1.10ADefine Arts Center
2009-O-22November 10, 2009Articles 12 and 18Tree Amendments
2010-O-001January 12, 20103.10.12Permit administrative extensions of Certificate of Appropriateness validity
3.10.14.B.Amending the appeal standard for appeals of BAR decisions to Town Council
3.11.15.B.Amending the appeal standard for appeals of BAR decisions to Town Council
2010-O-002January 26, 2010Article 15Permit A-frame/sandwich board signs in commercial districts
2010-O-003January 26, 2010Articles 6 & 9Permit recreational facilities in I-1 District existing buildings
2010-O-004January 26, 2010Articles 9, 17 & 18Enhance effectiveness of residential excessive occupancy regulations
2010-O-018August 10, 2010Articles 5 and 9Permit single-family attached (townhouse) dwelling units in the R-22 Multi-Family Residential District
2010-O-020September 28, 2010Articles 6, 9 & 18Permitting Cattery in the B-2, B-3 and I-1 Districts by right.
2010-O-027December 14, 2010Articles 3, 7 & 15Sign Regulation Amendments
2011-O-001February 8, 2011Articles 13 & 18Flood Protection Amendments
2011-O-010April 26, 2011Articles 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 & 182010 Batch Amendments
2011-O-012May 24, 2011Articles 6 & 10B-1 Increased Height to 65 feet
2011-O-017July 12, 2011Articles 6, 9 and 18Adding Crematorium as an Accessory use to a Funeral Home
2011-O-018September 13, 2011Articles 9 & 18Adding “Fair” as a permitted temporary use in the R-1 District
2012-O-004February 14, 2012Articles 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 182011 Batch Amendment
2012-O-011April 10, 2012Articles 5 and 9Extended Family Residence by-right
2012-O-012April 10, 2012Article 9Permitting Dance Lessons as a permitted Home Occupation
2012-O-019November 1, 2012Article 15To establish sign regulations for Vehicle Sales Dealerships
2012-O-020December 11, 2012Articles 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17 & 182012 Batch Amendment
2013-O-002January 8, 2013Articles 7, 9, 11 & 18Crescent Design District
2013-O-010April 23, 2013Articles 9 & 18Revising the definition and uses permissible as part of a Neighborhood Retail Convenience Center
2013-O-015September 24, 2013Articles 6, 9 & 18To update definitions and regulations related to Family Day Homes and Child Care Centers
2014-O-002January 14, 2014Articles 6, 9 & 13
  1. (A)
    To permit Microbrewery as a permitted use in the B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts.
  2. (B)
    To eliminate the requirement for special exception approval for utilities, public facilities and improvements in the floodplain.
2014-O-008March 25, 2014Article 10To permit a reduction of the setback for HVAC Equipment
2015-O-004February 10, 2015Articles 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 & 182014 Batch Amendment
2015-O-010April 14, 20156.3To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the B-1 Zoning District
6.4To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the B-2 Zoning District
6.5To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the B-3 Zoning District
6.6To amend the use table for Research & Development, Industrial, Flex and Production uses in the B-4 Zoning District
6.6.4To amend the Mix of Uses table for the B-4 Zoning District to include Research & Development, Production and Warehouse/Distribution
6.7To amend the use table for Industrial, Flex, Mini-warehouse facility, Production and Warehouse/Distribution.
7.10.9.D.1


To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the Crescent Design-Commercial Use Regulations
2015-O-010
Cont’d
April 14, 20157.10.9.E.1To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the Crescent Design-Mixed Use Optional
7.10.9.H.1To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the Crescent Design-Commercial Corridor
8.6.2To amend the use table for Industrial, Flex, Production and Research & Development uses in the PEC District
9.1.1To amend the Established Use Categories to include Research & Development, Production and Warehousing Uses
9.2To amend the Use Table to reflect use changes as outlined for Articles 6, 7 and 8.
9.3.11.2To establish Industrial, Flex use standards
9.3.14To amend Mini-warehouse Facilities use standards
9.3.17.1To establish Office use standards
9.3.17.2To Outdoor Storage use standards
9.3.22To amend Research & Development and/or Production use standards
9.3.32To establish Warehouse/Distribution use standards
11.3To amend the “Number of Parking Spaces Required” table for Research & Development or Production Facility
11.9To amend the “Number of Off Street Loading Spaces Required” for Research & Development or Production Facility
18.1.15To remove the definition for Basic Industry
18.1.84To amend Industrial, Flex definition
18.1.104To remove the definition for Manufacturing and Assembly
18.1.106To amend Mixed Use definition
18.1.121To amend Office definition
18.1.127To amend Outdoor Storage definition
18.1.142To amend Planned Development definition
18.1.150.1To establish a definition for Production
18.1.157To amend Research & Development definition
2015-O-019November 10, 20157.10.11.A(2)aTo remove Davis Avenue from the Urban Boulevard designation.
2016-O-001January 12, 20162.3.7.ETo permit administrative approval for comprehensive sign plans within the H-1 Overlay District.
3.3.6To amend rezoning submittal requirements for Zoning Modifications/Waivers Analysis
3.4.6To amend special exception submittal requirements for Zoning Modifications/Waivers Analysis.
3.13.2, 3.13.9, 3.12.10To amend criteria and procedures related to Variances.
3.14.8To amend approval criteria; Findings of Fact pertaining to Appeals of Administrative Decisions.
2016-O-001
Cont’d
January 12, 20163.3.6Amending the Submittal Requirements pertaining to Archeological/Historical Information for Rezonings.
7.5.5Creating a process for General Concept Plans as a part of the Certificate of Appropriateness approval process for applications in the H-1, Overlay, Old and Historic District.
7.6.9Creating a process for General Concept Plans as a part of the Certificate of Appropriateness approval process for applications in the H-2, Historic Corridor Architectural Control Overlay District.
7.5.6Amending the section pertaining to Administrative Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness applications in the H-1, Overlay, Old and Historic District.
9.2Amending the Use Table to remove “Indoor Vehicle Auctions”.
9.3.11.1Removing “Family Day Homes” from the 9.3 Use Standards section.
9.4.7Establishing criteria pertaining to “Family Day Homes” under 9.4 Accessory Uses.
9.5.4Amending Standards for Specific Temporary Uses pertaining to Fair in the R-1 District.
10.4.5Amending Minimum Yard Requirements pertaining to Extensions into Required Yards for Air Conditioners and Similar Equipment.
11.6.2Amending Parking and Loading Area Design Standards pertaining to Dimensions of Parking Spaces and Aisles for Accessible Parking for Physically Handicapped Persons.
11.4.4Amending Alternative Parking Provisions pertaining to Modified Requirements in the Downtown H-1 Overlay District for Building within 500 feet of Municipal Parking Facility.
12.3.1 and 12.3.2Amending the Twenty-Year Tree Canopy Requirements.
12.4.3Amending the Street Trees provision pertaining to Number of trees.
12.5.1Amending the Perimeter Parking Lot Screening Applicability section.
12.9.6.JAmending the Plant Material Specifications table for Ground Cover.
15.7.4Amending the Regulations Applicable to All Signs section pertaining to Pre-Existing/Non-Conforming Signs.
2016-O-011April 26, 201618.1.169Amending the definitions of Service Station to permit on-site consumption of food items within service stations.
2016-O-012May 10, 20169.5.4.DAmending standards for specific uses, fair in the R-1 District, to provide consistency with Town Code regarding noise restrictions.
2016-O-013May 10, 201618.1.186.1 and
9.5.5
Establishing regulations for temporary portable storage units.
2016-O-015June 14, 20166.5.2, 6.7.2, 9.2, and 9.3.5.1To allow a Commuter Parking Lot as a permitted use in the I-1 and special exception use in the B-3 in accordance with established use standards.
2016-O-016June 28, 20167.10.2.ITo establish a consistent standard for the treatment of non-conforming structures.
2016-O-019August 9, 20166.7, 9.2, 9.8, and 18.1To add a new definition “Flex Industrial/Business Park”, add use standards, include Flex Industrial/Business Park in applicable use tables, and include terms and definitions for uses that are acceptable in a Flex Industrial/Business Park.
2016-O-022September 27, 20165.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.4.2, 5.5.2, 5.6.2, 5.7.2, 5.8.2, 5.9.2, 6.1.2, 6.3.2, 6.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.6.2, 6.7.2, 7.10.9.D.1, 7.10.9.H.1, 7.10.9.D.1,8.5.3, 9.2, 9.3.26, 18.1.43.1, and 18.1.174.1To establish definitions for and use regulations relating to the Telecommunications Systems Types known as Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Small Cells and Power Mount Facilities on existing transmission towers.
2017-O-001January 10, 2017Article 15To rewrite Article 15 Signs as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision of Reed V. Town of Gilbert, Arizona, 135 S.CT. 2218 (2015)
2017-O-006February 14, 20174.1.2, 7.10.2, 7.11, 8.3.4.D, Article 13, 15.10, and 18.1.65-18.1.66.3To establish the Leesburg Floodplain Overlay District.
2017-O-007February 28, 20178.2.2.ETo establish revised modification criteria for Planned Residential Communities Pertaining to Nonresidential and residential uses.
2017-O-014July 11, 20173.1.3.5, 3.1.5, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.6, 3.3.16, 7.6.3, and 7.10.1To address State legislation related to proffers for developments containing a residential component.
2017-O-019September 12, 201715.6.1To reestablish wall-mounted sign height regulations.
2017-O-025November 14, 201718.1.65, 18.1.65.1, 18.1.65.2, 18.1.106.1, 9.5.2.C & D, 9.5.4.E & FTo establish mobile food units as a temporary use on public rights-of-way and on private property in the I-1 and PEC zoning districts.
2018-O-002January 9, 201818.1.12.1, 6.7, 9.2, 9.3.1.1, 11.3 & 11.9To establish Auditorium as a use in the I-1 Zoning District, and to allow recreation facilities By-right in new buidlings in the I-1 Zoning District.
2018-O-014May 15, 20189.5.2 & 9.5.4Establishing Fireworks Stands as a permitted temporary use within Commrcial Zoning Districts and establishing use standards.
2018-O-016June 12, 20189.5.2 & 9.5.4Establishing Mobile Food Units as a temporary use on private property in the B-2, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts and the CD-C and CD-CC Sub-Districts of the Crescent Design Zoning District.
2018-O-017June 12, 20183.10, 7.5, 9.5, 10.4, 18.1.166.1, 18.1.166.2 & 18.1.189Establishing Seasonal Weather Enclosures, Shade Structures, and Tents as Temporary Accessory Structures in the B-1, Community (Downtown) Business District
2018-O-022September 25, 201811.3 and 11.4Establishing revised parking requirements for residential and nonresidential uses in the H-1 Overlay, Old and Historic District and B-1 Community (Downtown) District
2018-O-028December 11, 20183.1, 3.4, 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, & 9.2Establishing Minor Special Exceptions, revising amendments to approved Special Exceptions, and establishing specific uses as Minor Special Exception uses
2019-O-006March 12, 20197.5.3Expanding the H-1 Historic District to include 12.65 acres of the Rogers Farm Property at 440 Dry Mill Road, S.E.
2019-O-010April 9, 201915.3, 15.8.1 & 15.8.9Establishing unique sign guidelines for places of assembly.
2019-O-011June 11, 20197.10Establishing modifications and by-right provisions that add flexibility to meet the intent of the goals of the Crescent District Master Plan.
2019-O-014September 10, 20196.7, 9.2, 9.3 & 18.1Establishing a governmental vehicle and equipment maintenance, storage and service facility use in the I-1 District.
2019-O-016September 24, 20196.5Establishing modification allowances for setback, lot width, and height requirements in the B-3 District.
2019-O-018November 12, 20193.3Repealing the prohibition of acceptance of profferes for rezonings with a residential component.
2019-O-021November 26, 2019Article 8Establishing new Zoning Districts, Planned Development-Commercial Center-Small Regional Center (PD-CC-SC) and Planned Development-Industrial Park (PD-IP).
2020-O-002January 14, 20203.4, 3.7, 3.10, 3.13, 3.16, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 7.10, 9.2, 9.4, 10.3, 10.4, 11.3, 11.6 & 18.12017 Zoning Ordinance Batch Amendments.
2020-O-011July 28, 2020Article 7.12Establishing the Gateway District Overlay, an architectural and design overlay district.
2020-O-013August 11, 20206.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.6.2, 6.7.2, 9.29.3.12.2, 9.3.16, 18.1.43.2Establishing Use Standards and Definition for Overnight Doggy Day Care, and to Amend Use Standards and Definition for Cattery
2020-O-016October 27, 20202.3.4 and 9.3.11.3Revising the Required Qualifications for Board of Architectural Review members and Establishing use standards for Homestays.
2020-O-017December 8, 20209.4.9Establishing new use standards for vending kiosks.
2021-O-007March 23, 20218.7.11Establishing new use standards for fueling station with accessory convenience store.
2021-O-019September 14, 20217.10.4, 7.10.9, 7.10.11, 3.16.7, 3.16.8, 3.16.9, 15.11.1, 15.11.2, 15.11.3, 15.11.4, and 15.12Clarifying certain sections and incorporating changes to the Virginia Code.
2021-O-020September 14, 20217.3.1, 7.3.2 and 7.3.3Revising use regulations, density/intensity and dimensional standards in the GC, Government Center Zoning District.
2021-O-021September 14, 20217.5.3Expanding the boundaries of the H-1 Old & Historic Overlay District to include the 0.84-acre property at 20 Union Street NW.
2022-O-002January 11, 20227.5.6Amending the allowable projects for administrative review in the Old and Historic District.
2022-O-003January 11, 20223.4.16, 3.7.3, 9.4.1.1, 9.4.7, 10.4.5.C, 11.12.1, 15.3, 15.8.10, and 18.1Winter 2021 zoning ordinance batch amendments.
2022-O-005January 25, 20225.1.2, 5.1.3, 9.3.15.1, 12.8, 18.1.63Establishing natural spring water extraction and bottling plant as a permissible use by special exception in the R-E, Single-Family Residential Estate Zoning District.
2022-O-006January 25, 20229.4, 10.4.5.C, 18.1Creating use standards for donation boxes.
2022-O-012May 10, 20223.1.9.B.2Amending the requirements for information provided on notice of public hearing placard signs
2022-O-016June 14, 20229.5.4Establishing use standards authorizing the temporary parking and storage of mobile food units associated with commercial kitchen use
2022-O-017June 14, 20227.11.2, 7.11.7, 7.11.8, and 14.2.2Amending language relating to the review of and modifications for capital improvement projects
2022-O-022July 26, 20229.5.4.KEstablishing Temporary Outdoor Dining use standards
2022-O-021July 26, 20223.3.6.JCodifying reference to the procedure for staff-generated analyses as part of the applications for rezoning
2022-O-020July 26, 202215.3 and 15.8Remove restrictions against signs on the slope of awnings and to create standards for secondary wall signs and curbside pickup signs
2022-O-025October 11, 202210.4.5.CClarify that no interior side lot line setback is required for stairs and landings on uncovered decks attached to single family attached (Townhouse) Dwellings
2022-O-027November 29, 20225.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.4.2, 5.6.2, 6.3.2, 9.2, 9.3.11, 9.4.1, 9.4.1.3, 18.1.60, and 18.1.74.1Revising Accessory Dwelling Regulations and Removing Extended Family Residence Regulations.
2022-O-28November 29, 20229.2, 9.3.11.3Revising Homestay Use Standards
2023-O-005March 14, 202311.3Revising Parking Requirements for Hotel/Motel Use in the B-1 District
Ordinance No.Adoption DateSection NumbersPurpose
2003-0-5May 13, 2003Article 13Amend Flood Protection District
2003-0-6May 13, 2003Article 14Add the Creek Valley Buffer District
2003-0-8May 13, 200312.8.3Modify screening & buffer yard requirements
2003-0-14September 9, 200312.8.5Amend screening & buffering requirements for special exceptions
2004-0-05May 25, 20047.5.3Expand Historic District – Paxton property
2004-0-08August 10, 20043.4.16Termination of Special Exception use
5.4.2, 5.5.2, 5.7.2Add Extended Family Residence use
9.3.8.1Add Extended Family Residence use standards
18.1.56.1Add Extended Family Residence definition
6.4.3B-2 District F.A.R. standards modification
8.3.2PRC District lot size clarification
8.4.5Delete commercial use timing requirement in PRN District
8.4.8Add open space requirement for “Infill” PRN
9.3.13Revise Neighborhood Retail Convenience Center standards
11.3Modify number of parking spaces required for multi-family & day care uses
11.4.3Prohibit Payments-In-Lieu option for residential uses in the H-1 District
12.8.2.GClarify buffer yards adjacent to certain streets
12.4.1Permit street trees in public rights-of-way
12.4.4Revise permitted locations of street trees
12.4.5Add planting standards for trees in rights-of-way, including street pit detail, setback detail and modification/waiver provision
2004-0-11November 23, 20046.4.2Add temporary commuter parking lot to B-2 District as a special exception use
9.3.23.1Add use standards for temporary commuter parking lot
18.1.31Modify commuter parking lot definition
18.1.175.1Add temporary commuter parking lot definition
2005-0-14September 13, 20057.9Add section to enable Zoning Administrator to enforce noise standards for certain stationary noise sources
2006-0-5March 28, 20067.5.6Expand administrative authority of preservation planner to include certain signs
15.11.1Modify permit authority to show new preservation planner authority
15.11.4Add “area” to BAR review authority
2006-O-18September 26, 20063.16Add Town Plan Amendment process
2006-O-19September 26, 20066.4.3Amend Density/Intensity Standards in the B-2 Established Corridor Commercial Dist.
2006-O-20October 11, 20062.3.3Amend members, composition and terms of the Board of Architectural Review
2006-O-21October 11, 20063.1.2Amend filing fees
2006-O-22October 11, 20063.1.9.A.3.CAmend written notice requirements for cases involving more than 25 tax map parcels
2006-O-23October 11, 20063.3.6.DAmend Concept Plan submittal requirements for Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning)
3.4.6.EAmend special exception plat submittal requirements
2006-O-24October 11, 20063.3.6.EAmend Traffic Impact Analysis requirements for Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) applications
3.4.6.FAmend Traffic Impact Analysis requirements for Special Exception applications
2006-O-25October 11, 20063.3.6.KAdd archeological/historic information requirement to Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) submittal requirements
2006-O-26October 11, 20063.4.5Amend review and approval procedures for concurrent review of Special Exceptions with Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning)
2006-O-27October 11, 20063.12Amend Commission Permit (public project review) review and approval procedures
2006-O-28October 11, 20063.15Add appeals of proffer interpretations to Review and Approval Procedures
2006-O-29October 11, 20065.1.1Amend the description of R-E Single-Family Residential Estate District
2006-O-30October 11, 20065.4.1Amend the description of R-4 Single-Family Residential District
2006-O-31October 11, 20065.6.1Amend the description of R-HD Historic Residential District
2006-O-32October 11, 20065.7.1Amend description of R-8 Medium Density Residential District
2006-O-33October 11, 20065.9.1Amend description of R-22 Multi-Family Residential District
2006-O-34October 11, 20066.1.1Amend description of O-1 General Office District
2006-O-35October 11, 20066.2Delete the O-2 Office Park District
2006-O-36October 11, 20066.3.1Amend the description of B-1 Community (Downtown) Business District
2006-O-37October 11, 20066.3.3Amend B-1 Community (Downtown) Business District Density/Intensity and Dimensional Standards
2006-O-38October 11, 20066.5.1Amend the description of B-3, Community Retail/Commercial District
2006-O-39October 11, 20066.6.1Amend the description of B-4, Mixed-Use Business District
2006-O-40October 11, 20066.8Delete I-2, Industrial/Warehouse/Office District
2006-O-41
October 11, 2006
6.9Delete M-1, Basic Industry District
2006-O-42October 11, 20067.5.2Amend Applicability in the H-1, Old and Historic District
2006-O-43October 11, 20067.5.10Amend Designation of Historic Districts and Landmarks
2006-O-44October 11, 20067.6.3Amend Applicability within the H-2, Historic Corridor Architectural Control Overlay District
2006-O-45October 11, 20068.2.1.BAmend submittal requirements in the Planned Development District
2006-O-46October 11, 20068.2.2.DAmend PD, Planned Development District rezoning plan submittal requirements
2006-O-47October 11, 20068.2.2.F.3Add rezoning plan approval criteria in the PD, Planned Development Districts
2006-O-48
October 11, 2006
9.2Amend Use Regulations Table
2006-O-49
October 11, 2006
9.3.21Amend Service Station Use Standards
2006-O-50October 11, 20069.3.23Amend Telecommunications Facilities Use Standards
2006-O-51October 11, 200610.4.5.C.5Amend decks and patios setbacks
2006-O-52October 11, 200610.4.5.C.9Amend swimming pool setbacks
2006-O-53October 11, 200610.4.5.EAmend Additional Setbacks from Certain Streets
2006-O-54October 11, 200611.3Amend Number of Parking Spaces Required for Postal Service
2006-O-55October 11, 200611.5.2Amend Trucks Parked in Residential Areas
2006-O-56October 11, 200611.6.1.DAmend pavement requirements
11.6.1.FAmend Sidewalk and Pedestrian Facilities
2006-O-57October 11, 200611.6.1.KAdd Front Yard Parking Areas to Parking and Loading Area Design Standards
2006-O-58October 11, 200611.10Amend Alternative Loading Provisions
2006-O-59October 11, 200612.2.3.AAmend Scale of landscape plans
2006-O-60October 11, 200612.4.1Amend Applicability of Street Trees
2006-O-61October 11, 200612.8.4Amend Buffer and Screening Land Use Categories to add Child Care Center
2006-O-62October 11, 200612.9.4Amend Diversity in Plant Material Specifications
2006-O-63October 11, 200612.11Amend Outdoor Lighting regulations
2006-O-64October 11, 200618.1.30Amend Cluster Development definition
18.1.103Amend Multi-Family Dwelling definition
18.1.146Amend Public Utility, Minor definition
18.1.175Amend telecommunications Use and/or Structures definition
18.1.188Amend Warehouse definition
2006-O-65October 11, 200618.1.79.AAdd definition Industrial, Flex
18.1.95.AAdd definition Mailing Services
18.1.138.AAdd definition United States Postal Service
2007-O-04January 23, 20079.4.4Add Emergency Shelter use
18.1.56.05Add definition Emergency Shelter
2007-O-12April 24, 200718.1.175.1Amend definition Temporary Commuter Parking Lot
2007-O-18October 1, 20072.5.1.DClarify Zoning Administrator’s authority re occupancy permits
3.10.12Increase BAR permit duration
3.10.13Procedure for change of plans after BAR approval
3.11.14Expand administrative approval in H-2 District
5.7.2Remove child care center from R-8 District
6.1.3, 6.6.3Delete minimum district size from O-1 & B-4 District
6.5.2, 6.6.2Make child care center by right in B-3 & B-4 District
6.1.2, 6.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.6.2, 7.2.2Add college and university use to O-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 & MC Districts
6.1.3, 6.4.3, 6.7.3Eliminate FAR in O-1, B-2 & I-1 Districts
7.5.6.C,DExpand administrative approval of Historic District Permits
8.3.5.DAmend floor area ratio calculation in the PD Districts
8.3.5.EAdd new section on maximum floor area ratio
9.2Amend Use Regulations Table
9.3.4.1Permit child care center by right with conditions
9.4.3.C,D,ERevise home occupations list & add use limitations for mobile pet grooming
10.2Amend Nonresidential Zoning Districts Table
10.4.10Amend section on floor area ratio and delete section 10.4.10.B on calculation
11.8Revise width calculation for stacking spaces
11.8.3Revise required number of stacking spaces for drive-up windows
12.9.6Amend tree list
15.7.2Amend window sign sizes
15.6.1Amend requirements for temporary signs
17.2.2.AIncrease number of civil violations
17.2.2.BIncrease penalties for civil violations
17.2.2.DIncrease total fines for civil violations
17.3.2.A-DRevise procedure for issuance and appeal of civil violations
17.3.3Delete redundant section regarding home occupation revocation
18.1.64Amend definition for floor area ratio
18.1.85AAdd definition for landscape contractor
18.1.164AAdd definition for site plan waiver
Various SectionsAmend nomenclature to be consistent with terms in the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations – 41 Sections
2008-O-09April 22, 2008Various SectionsAmend Review and Approval procedures, Planned Development Districts, Use Regulations, Sign Regulations, and Enforcement & Penalties
2008-O-10April 22, 20083.18Interim Waivers
2008-O-19July 8, 2008Various SectionsBoard of Architectural Review Time Limits
2008-O-20August 12, 20082.6.1Clarify Land Development Official
Various SectionsAmend Directors Planning, Zoning and Development, Plan Review, Engineering and Public Works
2009-O-01January 13, 20096.3.3Increase building height in areas of B-1 District
2009-O-05April 28, 2009Article 14Amendments contribute to the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice
2009-O-06May 27, 20093.3.4Add sketch plan requirement for rezoning pre-application conferences
3.3.6.A-F,I-LAmend rezoning submittal requirements
3.4.3Add sketch plan requirement for special exception pre-application conferences
2009-O-06May 27, 20093.4.6.A-EAmend special exception submittal requirements
6.5.2Add convenience food store to B-3 District
6.6.2-3Amend FAR maximum, height limit, personal services and indoor theatre use in B-4 District
8.3.7.C.2Amend requirements of landscaping in all planned developments
8.6.3Amend personal services use in PEC District
8.6.7Delete floor area ratio requirements in PEC District
8.6.8Delete open space requirement in PEC District
9.2Add uses to Use Regulations Table
10.2Delete FAR maximum and 5-story height limit in B-4 District
10.3.1.BAmend existing structure exception for cluster subdivisions
10.4.5.FIncrease setback adjacent to residential use in O-1, MC, B-2, B-3, B-4 & I-1 Districts
11.3Revise number of parking spaces required
11.4.5Reduce shared parking requirements in mixed-use developments
11.6.5Amend parking spaces and aisles in parking structures
11.6.1.DClarify parking pavement requirements
11.9Add required loading space for banks & offices
12.2.3Clarify contents of landscape plan
12.4.1Permit street tree planting in front yards
12.4.3Revise spacing and number of street trees
12.6.1Require interior parking lot landscaping
12.7.1.AClarify recommendations to BAR for modified parking lot requests
12.8.4.CAdd bank with drive-through to land use list
12.8.5.AClarify recommendations to BAR for modified screening and buffer-yards
12.8.8.BReduce setback of dumpsters
12.11Add outdoor lighting exception
18.1.177.1Add definition for tents
5.2.2Add a dog park use to R-1 District
6.5.2Add a dog park use to B-3 District
9.3.6.1Establish dog park use standards
11.3Establish dog park parking space standard
18.1.42.1Establish definition for dog park
2009-O-07May 27, 20093.17Affordable Dwelling Unit Development
2009-O-10July 14, 20092.3.7Clarify Powers and Duties
3.1.8Add Certificate of Appropriateness
3.10.1,7.5.5Clarify Certificate of Appropriateness
Various SectionsAmend Historic District Permits for Certificate of Appropriateness
3.10.7Board of Architectural Review Time Limits
4.1.2, DClarify Overlay and Special Purpose
7.5 H-1Revise Section Title
Various SectionsClarify Overlay, Historic District
2009-O-13September 9, 20096.3.2Add Veterinary Hospitals in B-1 District
2009-O-20October 14, 200910.3.3Add Section Traditional Design Option
2009-O-21October 29, 20096.7 I-1Add I-1 Transitional Land Use
18.1.10ADefine Arts Center
2009-O-22November 10, 2009Articles 12 and 18Tree Amendments
2010-O-001January 12, 20103.10.12Permit administrative extensions of Certificate of Appropriateness validity
3.10.14.B.Amending the appeal standard for appeals of BAR decisions to Town Council
3.11.15.B.Amending the appeal standard for appeals of BAR decisions to Town Council
2010-O-002January 26, 2010Article 15Permit A-frame/sandwich board signs in commercial districts
2010-O-003January 26, 2010Articles 6 & 9Permit recreational facilities in I-1 District existing buildings
2010-O-004January 26, 2010Articles 9, 17 & 18Enhance effectiveness of residential excessive occupancy regulations
2010-O-018August 10, 2010Articles 5 and 9Permit single-family attached (townhouse) dwelling units in the R-22 Multi-Family Residential District
2010-O-020September 28, 2010Articles 6, 9 & 18Permitting Cattery in the B-2, B-3 and I-1 Districts by right.
2010-O-027December 14, 2010Articles 3, 7 & 15Sign Regulation Amendments
2011-O-001February 8, 2011Articles 13 & 18Flood Protection Amendments
2011-O-010April 26, 2011Articles 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 & 182010 Batch Amendments
2011-O-012May 24, 2011Articles 6 & 10B-1 Increased Height to 65 feet
2011-O-017July 12, 2011Articles 6, 9 and 18Adding Crematorium as an Accessory use to a Funeral Home
2011-O-018September 13, 2011Articles 9 & 18Adding “Fair” as a permitted temporary use in the R-1 District
2012-O-004February 14, 2012Articles 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 182011 Batch Amendment
2012-O-011April 10, 2012Articles 5 and 9Extended Family Residence by-right
2012-O-012April 10, 2012Article 9Permitting Dance Lessons as a permitted Home Occupation
2012-O-019November 1, 2012Article 15To establish sign regulations for Vehicle Sales Dealerships
2012-O-020December 11, 2012Articles 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17 & 182012 Batch Amendment
2013-O-002January 8, 2013Articles 7, 9, 11 & 18Crescent Design District
2013-O-010April 23, 2013Articles 9 & 18Revising the definition and uses permissible as part of a Neighborhood Retail Convenience Center
2013-O-015September 24, 2013Articles 6, 9 & 18To update definitions and regulations related to Family Day Homes and Child Care Centers
2014-O-002January 14, 2014Articles 6, 9 & 13
  1. (A)
    To permit Microbrewery as a permitted use in the B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts.
  2. (B)
    To eliminate the requirement for special exception approval for utilities, public facilities and improvements in the floodplain.
2014-O-008March 25, 2014Article 10To permit a reduction of the setback for HVAC Equipment
2015-O-004February 10, 2015Articles 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 & 182014 Batch Amendment
2015-O-010April 14, 20156.3To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the B-1 Zoning District
6.4To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the B-2 Zoning District
6.5To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the B-3 Zoning District
6.6To amend the use table for Research & Development, Industrial, Flex and Production uses in the B-4 Zoning District
6.6.4To amend the Mix of Uses table for the B-4 Zoning District to include Research & Development, Production and Warehouse/Distribution
6.7To amend the use table for Industrial, Flex, Mini-warehouse facility, Production and Warehouse/Distribution.
7.10.9.D.1


To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the Crescent Design-Commercial Use Regulations
2015-O-010
Cont’d
April 14, 20157.10.9.E.1To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the Crescent Design-Mixed Use Optional
7.10.9.H.1To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the Crescent Design-Commercial Corridor
8.6.2To amend the use table for Industrial, Flex, Production and Research & Development uses in the PEC District
9.1.1To amend the Established Use Categories to include Research & Development, Production and Warehousing Uses
9.2To amend the Use Table to reflect use changes as outlined for Articles 6, 7 and 8.
9.3.11.2To establish Industrial, Flex use standards
9.3.14To amend Mini-warehouse Facilities use standards
9.3.17.1To establish Office use standards
9.3.17.2To Outdoor Storage use standards
9.3.22To amend Research & Development and/or Production use standards
9.3.32To establish Warehouse/Distribution use standards
11.3To amend the “Number of Parking Spaces Required” table for Research & Development or Production Facility
11.9To amend the “Number of Off Street Loading Spaces Required” for Research & Development or Production Facility
18.1.15To remove the definition for Basic Industry
18.1.84To amend Industrial, Flex definition
18.1.104To remove the definition for Manufacturing and Assembly
18.1.106To amend Mixed Use definition
18.1.121To amend Office definition
18.1.127To amend Outdoor Storage definition
18.1.142To amend Planned Development definition
18.1.150.1To establish a definition for Production
18.1.157To amend Research & Development definition
2015-O-019November 10, 20157.10.11.A(2)aTo remove Davis Avenue from the Urban Boulevard designation.
2016-O-001January 12, 20162.3.7.ETo permit administrative approval for comprehensive sign plans within the H-1 Overlay District.
3.3.6To amend rezoning submittal requirements for Zoning Modifications/Waivers Analysis
3.4.6To amend special exception submittal requirements for Zoning Modifications/Waivers Analysis.
3.13.2, 3.13.9, 3.12.10To amend criteria and procedures related to Variances.
3.14.8To amend approval criteria; Findings of Fact pertaining to Appeals of Administrative Decisions.
2016-O-001
Cont’d
January 12, 20163.3.6Amending the Submittal Requirements pertaining to Archeological/Historical Information for Rezonings.
7.5.5Creating a process for General Concept Plans as a part of the Certificate of Appropriateness approval process for applications in the H-1, Overlay, Old and Historic District.
7.6.9Creating a process for General Concept Plans as a part of the Certificate of Appropriateness approval process for applications in the H-2, Historic Corridor Architectural Control Overlay District.
7.5.6Amending the section pertaining to Administrative Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness applications in the H-1, Overlay, Old and Historic District.
9.2Amending the Use Table to remove “Indoor Vehicle Auctions”.
9.3.11.1Removing “Family Day Homes” from the 9.3 Use Standards section.
9.4.7Establishing criteria pertaining to “Family Day Homes” under 9.4 Accessory Uses.
9.5.4Amending Standards for Specific Temporary Uses pertaining to Fair in the R-1 District.
10.4.5Amending Minimum Yard Requirements pertaining to Extensions into Required Yards for Air Conditioners and Similar Equipment.
11.6.2Amending Parking and Loading Area Design Standards pertaining to Dimensions of Parking Spaces and Aisles for Accessible Parking for Physically Handicapped Persons.
11.4.4Amending Alternative Parking Provisions pertaining to Modified Requirements in the Downtown H-1 Overlay District for Building within 500 feet of Municipal Parking Facility.
12.3.1 and 12.3.2Amending the Twenty-Year Tree Canopy Requirements.
12.4.3Amending the Street Trees provision pertaining to Number of trees.
12.5.1Amending the Perimeter Parking Lot Screening Applicability section.
12.9.6.JAmending the Plant Material Specifications table for Ground Cover.
15.7.4Amending the Regulations Applicable to All Signs section pertaining to Pre-Existing/Non-Conforming Signs.
2016-O-011April 26, 201618.1.169Amending the definitions of Service Station to permit on-site consumption of food items within service stations.
2016-O-012May 10, 20169.5.4.DAmending standards for specific uses, fair in the R-1 District, to provide consistency with Town Code regarding noise restrictions.
2016-O-013May 10, 201618.1.186.1 and
9.5.5
Establishing regulations for temporary portable storage units.
2016-O-015June 14, 20166.5.2, 6.7.2, 9.2, and 9.3.5.1To allow a Commuter Parking Lot as a permitted use in the I-1 and special exception use in the B-3 in accordance with established use standards.
2016-O-016June 28, 20167.10.2.ITo establish a consistent standard for the treatment of non-conforming structures.
2016-O-019August 9, 20166.7, 9.2, 9.8, and 18.1To add a new definition “Flex Industrial/Business Park”, add use standards, include Flex Industrial/Business Park in applicable use tables, and include terms and definitions for uses that are acceptable in a Flex Industrial/Business Park.
2016-O-022September 27, 20165.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.4.2, 5.5.2, 5.6.2, 5.7.2, 5.8.2, 5.9.2, 6.1.2, 6.3.2, 6.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.6.2, 6.7.2, 7.10.9.D.1, 7.10.9.H.1, 7.10.9.D.1,8.5.3, 9.2, 9.3.26, 18.1.43.1, and 18.1.174.1To establish definitions for and use regulations relating to the Telecommunications Systems Types known as Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Small Cells and Power Mount Facilities on existing transmission towers.
2017-O-001January 10, 2017Article 15To rewrite Article 15 Signs as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision of Reed V. Town of Gilbert, Arizona, 135 S.CT. 2218 (2015)
2017-O-006February 14, 20174.1.2, 7.10.2, 7.11, 8.3.4.D, Article 13, 15.10, and 18.1.65-18.1.66.3To establish the Leesburg Floodplain Overlay District.
2017-O-007February 28, 20178.2.2.ETo establish revised modification criteria for Planned Residential Communities Pertaining to Nonresidential and residential uses.
2017-O-014July 11, 20173.1.3.5, 3.1.5, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.6, 3.3.16, 7.6.3, and 7.10.1To address State legislation related to proffers for developments containing a residential component.
2017-O-019September 12, 201715.6.1To reestablish wall-mounted sign height regulations.
2017-O-025November 14, 201718.1.65, 18.1.65.1, 18.1.65.2, 18.1.106.1, 9.5.2.C & D, 9.5.4.E & FTo establish mobile food units as a temporary use on public rights-of-way and on private property in the I-1 and PEC zoning districts.
2018-O-002January 9, 201818.1.12.1, 6.7, 9.2, 9.3.1.1, 11.3 & 11.9To establish Auditorium as a use in the I-1 Zoning District, and to allow recreation facilities By-right in new buidlings in the I-1 Zoning District.
2018-O-014May 15, 20189.5.2 & 9.5.4Establishing Fireworks Stands as a permitted temporary use within Commrcial Zoning Districts and establishing use standards.
2018-O-016June 12, 20189.5.2 & 9.5.4Establishing Mobile Food Units as a temporary use on private property in the B-2, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts and the CD-C and CD-CC Sub-Districts of the Crescent Design Zoning District.
2018-O-017June 12, 20183.10, 7.5, 9.5, 10.4, 18.1.166.1, 18.1.166.2 & 18.1.189Establishing Seasonal Weather Enclosures, Shade Structures, and Tents as Temporary Accessory Structures in the B-1, Community (Downtown) Business District
2018-O-022September 25, 201811.3 and 11.4Establishing revised parking requirements for residential and nonresidential uses in the H-1 Overlay, Old and Historic District and B-1 Community (Downtown) District
2018-O-028December 11, 20183.1, 3.4, 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, & 9.2Establishing Minor Special Exceptions, revising amendments to approved Special Exceptions, and establishing specific uses as Minor Special Exception uses
2019-O-006March 12, 20197.5.3Expanding the H-1 Historic District to include 12.65 acres of the Rogers Farm Property at 440 Dry Mill Road, S.E.
2019-O-010April 9, 201915.3, 15.8.1 & 15.8.9Establishing unique sign guidelines for places of assembly.
2019-O-011June 11, 20197.10Establishing modifications and by-right provisions that add flexibility to meet the intent of the goals of the Crescent District Master Plan.
2019-O-014September 10, 20196.7, 9.2, 9.3 & 18.1Establishing a governmental vehicle and equipment maintenance, storage and service facility use in the I-1 District.
2019-O-016September 24, 20196.5Establishing modification allowances for setback, lot width, and height requirements in the B-3 District.
2019-O-018November 12, 20193.3Repealing the prohibition of acceptance of profferes for rezonings with a residential component.
2019-O-021November 26, 2019Article 8Establishing new Zoning Districts, Planned Development-Commercial Center-Small Regional Center (PD-CC-SC) and Planned Development-Industrial Park (PD-IP).
2020-O-002January 14, 20203.4, 3.7, 3.10, 3.13, 3.16, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 7.10, 9.2, 9.4, 10.3, 10.4, 11.3, 11.6 & 18.12017 Zoning Ordinance Batch Amendments.
2020-O-011July 28, 2020Article 7.12Establishing the Gateway District Overlay, an architectural and design overlay district.
2020-O-013August 11, 20206.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.6.2, 6.7.2, 9.29.3.12.2, 9.3.16, 18.1.43.2Establishing Use Standards and Definition for Overnight Doggy Day Care, and to Amend Use Standards and Definition for Cattery
2020-O-016October 27, 20202.3.4 and 9.3.11.3Revising the Required Qualifications for Board of Architectural Review members and Establishing use standards for Homestays.
2020-O-017December 8, 20209.4.9Establishing new use standards for vending kiosks.
2021-O-007March 23, 20218.7.11Establishing new use standards for fueling station with accessory convenience store.
2021-O-019September 14, 20217.10.4, 7.10.9, 7.10.11, 3.16.7, 3.16.8, 3.16.9, 15.11.1, 15.11.2, 15.11.3, 15.11.4, and 15.12Clarifying certain sections and incorporating changes to the Virginia Code.
2021-O-020September 14, 20217.3.1, 7.3.2 and 7.3.3Revising use regulations, density/intensity and dimensional standards in the GC, Government Center Zoning District.
2021-O-021September 14, 20217.5.3Expanding the boundaries of the H-1 Old & Historic Overlay District to include the 0.84-acre property at 20 Union Street NW.
2022-O-002January 11, 20227.5.6Amending the allowable projects for administrative review in the Old and Historic District.
2022-O-003January 11, 20223.4.16, 3.7.3, 9.4.1.1, 9.4.7, 10.4.5.C, 11.12.1, 15.3, 15.8.10, and 18.1Winter 2021 zoning ordinance batch amendments.
2022-O-005January 25, 20225.1.2, 5.1.3, 9.3.15.1, 12.8, 18.1.63Establishing natural spring water extraction and bottling plant as a permissible use by special exception in the R-E, Single-Family Residential Estate Zoning District.
2022-O-006January 25, 20229.4, 10.4.5.C, 18.1Creating use standards for donation boxes.
2022-O-012May 10, 20223.1.9.B.2Amending the requirements for information provided on notice of public hearing placard signs
2022-O-016June 14, 20229.5.4Establishing use standards authorizing the temporary parking and storage of mobile food units associated with commercial kitchen use
2022-O-017June 14, 20227.11.2, 7.11.7, 7.11.8, and 14.2.2Amending language relating to the review of and modifications for capital improvement projects
2022-O-022July 26, 20229.5.4.KEstablishing Temporary Outdoor Dining use standards
2022-O-021July 26, 20223.3.6.JCodifying reference to the procedure for staff-generated analyses as part of the applications for rezoning
2022-O-020July 26, 202215.3 and 15.8Remove restrictions against signs on the slope of awnings and to create standards for secondary wall signs and curbside pickup signs
2022-O-025October 11, 202210.4.5.CClarify that no interior side lot line setback is required for stairs and landings on uncovered decks attached to single family attached (Townhouse) Dwellings
2022-O-027November 29, 20225.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.4.2, 5.6.2, 6.3.2, 9.2, 9.3.11, 9.4.1, 9.4.1.3, 18.1.60, and 18.1.74.1Revising Accessory Dwelling Regulations and Removing Extended Family Residence Regulations.
2022-O-28November 29, 20229.2, 9.3.11.3Revising Homestay Use Standards
2023-O-005March 14, 202311.3Revising Parking Requirements for Hotel/Motel Use in the B-1 District
Ordinance No.Adoption DateSection NumbersPurpose
2003-0-5May 13, 2003Article 13Amend Flood Protection District
2003-0-6May 13, 2003Article 14Add the Creek Valley Buffer District
2003-0-8May 13, 200312.8.3Modify screening & buffer yard requirements
2003-0-14September 9, 200312.8.5Amend screening & buffering requirements for special exceptions
2004-0-05May 25, 20047.5.3Expand Historic District – Paxton property
2004-0-08August 10, 20043.4.16Termination of Special Exception use
5.4.2, 5.5.2, 5.7.2Add Extended Family Residence use
9.3.8.1Add Extended Family Residence use standards
18.1.56.1Add Extended Family Residence definition
6.4.3B-2 District F.A.R. standards modification
8.3.2PRC District lot size clarification
8.4.5Delete commercial use timing requirement in PRN District
8.4.8Add open space requirement for “Infill” PRN
9.3.13Revise Neighborhood Retail Convenience Center standards
11.3Modify number of parking spaces required for multi-family & day care uses
11.4.3Prohibit Payments-In-Lieu option for residential uses in the H-1 District
12.8.2.GClarify buffer yards adjacent to certain streets
12.4.1Permit street trees in public rights-of-way
12.4.4Revise permitted locations of street trees
12.4.5Add planting standards for trees in rights-of-way, including street pit detail, setback detail and modification/waiver provision
2004-0-11November 23, 20046.4.2Add temporary commuter parking lot to B-2 District as a special exception use
9.3.23.1Add use standards for temporary commuter parking lot
18.1.31Modify commuter parking lot definition
18.1.175.1Add temporary commuter parking lot definition
2005-0-14September 13, 20057.9Add section to enable Zoning Administrator to enforce noise standards for certain stationary noise sources
2006-0-5March 28, 20067.5.6Expand administrative authority of preservation planner to include certain signs
15.11.1Modify permit authority to show new preservation planner authority
15.11.4Add “area” to BAR review authority
2006-O-18September 26, 20063.16Add Town Plan Amendment process
2006-O-19September 26, 20066.4.3Amend Density/Intensity Standards in the B-2 Established Corridor Commercial Dist.
2006-O-20October 11, 20062.3.3Amend members, composition and terms of the Board of Architectural Review
2006-O-21October 11, 20063.1.2Amend filing fees
2006-O-22October 11, 20063.1.9.A.3.CAmend written notice requirements for cases involving more than 25 tax map parcels
2006-O-23October 11, 20063.3.6.DAmend Concept Plan submittal requirements for Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning)
3.4.6.EAmend special exception plat submittal requirements
2006-O-24October 11, 20063.3.6.EAmend Traffic Impact Analysis requirements for Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) applications
3.4.6.FAmend Traffic Impact Analysis requirements for Special Exception applications
2006-O-25October 11, 20063.3.6.KAdd archeological/historic information requirement to Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) submittal requirements
2006-O-26October 11, 20063.4.5Amend review and approval procedures for concurrent review of Special Exceptions with Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning)
2006-O-27October 11, 20063.12Amend Commission Permit (public project review) review and approval procedures
2006-O-28October 11, 20063.15Add appeals of proffer interpretations to Review and Approval Procedures
2006-O-29October 11, 20065.1.1Amend the description of R-E Single-Family Residential Estate District
2006-O-30October 11, 20065.4.1Amend the description of R-4 Single-Family Residential District
2006-O-31October 11, 20065.6.1Amend the description of R-HD Historic Residential District
2006-O-32October 11, 20065.7.1Amend description of R-8 Medium Density Residential District
2006-O-33October 11, 20065.9.1Amend description of R-22 Multi-Family Residential District
2006-O-34October 11, 20066.1.1Amend description of O-1 General Office District
2006-O-35October 11, 20066.2Delete the O-2 Office Park District
2006-O-36October 11, 20066.3.1Amend the description of B-1 Community (Downtown) Business District
2006-O-37October 11, 20066.3.3Amend B-1 Community (Downtown) Business District Density/Intensity and Dimensional Standards
2006-O-38October 11, 20066.5.1Amend the description of B-3, Community Retail/Commercial District
2006-O-39October 11, 20066.6.1Amend the description of B-4, Mixed-Use Business District
2006-O-40October 11, 20066.8Delete I-2, Industrial/Warehouse/Office District
2006-O-41
October 11, 2006
6.9Delete M-1, Basic Industry District
2006-O-42October 11, 20067.5.2Amend Applicability in the H-1, Old and Historic District
2006-O-43October 11, 20067.5.10Amend Designation of Historic Districts and Landmarks
2006-O-44October 11, 20067.6.3Amend Applicability within the H-2, Historic Corridor Architectural Control Overlay District
2006-O-45October 11, 20068.2.1.BAmend submittal requirements in the Planned Development District
2006-O-46October 11, 20068.2.2.DAmend PD, Planned Development District rezoning plan submittal requirements
2006-O-47October 11, 20068.2.2.F.3Add rezoning plan approval criteria in the PD, Planned Development Districts
2006-O-48
October 11, 2006
9.2Amend Use Regulations Table
2006-O-49
October 11, 2006
9.3.21Amend Service Station Use Standards
2006-O-50October 11, 20069.3.23Amend Telecommunications Facilities Use Standards
2006-O-51October 11, 200610.4.5.C.5Amend decks and patios setbacks
2006-O-52October 11, 200610.4.5.C.9Amend swimming pool setbacks
2006-O-53October 11, 200610.4.5.EAmend Additional Setbacks from Certain Streets
2006-O-54October 11, 200611.3Amend Number of Parking Spaces Required for Postal Service
2006-O-55October 11, 200611.5.2Amend Trucks Parked in Residential Areas
2006-O-56October 11, 200611.6.1.DAmend pavement requirements
11.6.1.FAmend Sidewalk and Pedestrian Facilities
2006-O-57October 11, 200611.6.1.KAdd Front Yard Parking Areas to Parking and Loading Area Design Standards
2006-O-58October 11, 200611.10Amend Alternative Loading Provisions
2006-O-59October 11, 200612.2.3.AAmend Scale of landscape plans
2006-O-60October 11, 200612.4.1Amend Applicability of Street Trees
2006-O-61October 11, 200612.8.4Amend Buffer and Screening Land Use Categories to add Child Care Center
2006-O-62October 11, 200612.9.4Amend Diversity in Plant Material Specifications
2006-O-63October 11, 200612.11Amend Outdoor Lighting regulations
2006-O-64October 11, 200618.1.30Amend Cluster Development definition
18.1.103Amend Multi-Family Dwelling definition
18.1.146Amend Public Utility, Minor definition
18.1.175Amend telecommunications Use and/or Structures definition
18.1.188Amend Warehouse definition
2006-O-65October 11, 200618.1.79.AAdd definition Industrial, Flex
18.1.95.AAdd definition Mailing Services
18.1.138.AAdd definition United States Postal Service
2007-O-04January 23, 20079.4.4Add Emergency Shelter use
18.1.56.05Add definition Emergency Shelter
2007-O-12April 24, 200718.1.175.1Amend definition Temporary Commuter Parking Lot
2007-O-18October 1, 20072.5.1.DClarify Zoning Administrator’s authority re occupancy permits
3.10.12Increase BAR permit duration
3.10.13Procedure for change of plans after BAR approval
3.11.14Expand administrative approval in H-2 District
5.7.2Remove child care center from R-8 District
6.1.3, 6.6.3Delete minimum district size from O-1 & B-4 District
6.5.2, 6.6.2Make child care center by right in B-3 & B-4 District
6.1.2, 6.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.6.2, 7.2.2Add college and university use to O-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 & MC Districts
6.1.3, 6.4.3, 6.7.3Eliminate FAR in O-1, B-2 & I-1 Districts
7.5.6.C,DExpand administrative approval of Historic District Permits
8.3.5.DAmend floor area ratio calculation in the PD Districts
8.3.5.EAdd new section on maximum floor area ratio
9.2Amend Use Regulations Table
9.3.4.1Permit child care center by right with conditions
9.4.3.C,D,ERevise home occupations list & add use limitations for mobile pet grooming
10.2Amend Nonresidential Zoning Districts Table
10.4.10Amend section on floor area ratio and delete section 10.4.10.B on calculation
11.8Revise width calculation for stacking spaces
11.8.3Revise required number of stacking spaces for drive-up windows
12.9.6Amend tree list
15.7.2Amend window sign sizes
15.6.1Amend requirements for temporary signs
17.2.2.AIncrease number of civil violations
17.2.2.BIncrease penalties for civil violations
17.2.2.DIncrease total fines for civil violations
17.3.2.A-DRevise procedure for issuance and appeal of civil violations
17.3.3Delete redundant section regarding home occupation revocation
18.1.64Amend definition for floor area ratio
18.1.85AAdd definition for landscape contractor
18.1.164AAdd definition for site plan waiver
Various SectionsAmend nomenclature to be consistent with terms in the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations – 41 Sections
2008-O-09April 22, 2008Various SectionsAmend Review and Approval procedures, Planned Development Districts, Use Regulations, Sign Regulations, and Enforcement & Penalties
2008-O-10April 22, 20083.18Interim Waivers
2008-O-19July 8, 2008Various SectionsBoard of Architectural Review Time Limits
2008-O-20August 12, 20082.6.1Clarify Land Development Official
Various SectionsAmend Directors Planning, Zoning and Development, Plan Review, Engineering and Public Works
2009-O-01January 13, 20096.3.3Increase building height in areas of B-1 District
2009-O-05April 28, 2009Article 14Amendments contribute to the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice
2009-O-06May 27, 20093.3.4Add sketch plan requirement for rezoning pre-application conferences
3.3.6.A-F,I-LAmend rezoning submittal requirements
3.4.3Add sketch plan requirement for special exception pre-application conferences
2009-O-06May 27, 20093.4.6.A-EAmend special exception submittal requirements
6.5.2Add convenience food store to B-3 District
6.6.2-3Amend FAR maximum, height limit, personal services and indoor theatre use in B-4 District
8.3.7.C.2Amend requirements of landscaping in all planned developments
8.6.3Amend personal services use in PEC District
8.6.7Delete floor area ratio requirements in PEC District
8.6.8Delete open space requirement in PEC District
9.2Add uses to Use Regulations Table
10.2Delete FAR maximum and 5-story height limit in B-4 District
10.3.1.BAmend existing structure exception for cluster subdivisions
10.4.5.FIncrease setback adjacent to residential use in O-1, MC, B-2, B-3, B-4 & I-1 Districts
11.3Revise number of parking spaces required
11.4.5Reduce shared parking requirements in mixed-use developments
11.6.5Amend parking spaces and aisles in parking structures
11.6.1.DClarify parking pavement requirements
11.9Add required loading space for banks & offices
12.2.3Clarify contents of landscape plan
12.4.1Permit street tree planting in front yards
12.4.3Revise spacing and number of street trees
12.6.1Require interior parking lot landscaping
12.7.1.AClarify recommendations to BAR for modified parking lot requests
12.8.4.CAdd bank with drive-through to land use list
12.8.5.AClarify recommendations to BAR for modified screening and buffer-yards
12.8.8.BReduce setback of dumpsters
12.11Add outdoor lighting exception
18.1.177.1Add definition for tents
5.2.2Add a dog park use to R-1 District
6.5.2Add a dog park use to B-3 District
9.3.6.1Establish dog park use standards
11.3Establish dog park parking space standard
18.1.42.1Establish definition for dog park
2009-O-07May 27, 20093.17Affordable Dwelling Unit Development
2009-O-10July 14, 20092.3.7Clarify Powers and Duties
3.1.8Add Certificate of Appropriateness
3.10.1,7.5.5Clarify Certificate of Appropriateness
Various SectionsAmend Historic District Permits for Certificate of Appropriateness
3.10.7Board of Architectural Review Time Limits
4.1.2, DClarify Overlay and Special Purpose
7.5 H-1Revise Section Title
Various SectionsClarify Overlay, Historic District
2009-O-13September 9, 20096.3.2Add Veterinary Hospitals in B-1 District
2009-O-20October 14, 200910.3.3Add Section Traditional Design Option
2009-O-21October 29, 20096.7 I-1Add I-1 Transitional Land Use
18.1.10ADefine Arts Center
2009-O-22November 10, 2009Articles 12 and 18Tree Amendments
2010-O-001January 12, 20103.10.12Permit administrative extensions of Certificate of Appropriateness validity
3.10.14.B.Amending the appeal standard for appeals of BAR decisions to Town Council
3.11.15.B.Amending the appeal standard for appeals of BAR decisions to Town Council
2010-O-002January 26, 2010Article 15Permit A-frame/sandwich board signs in commercial districts
2010-O-003January 26, 2010Articles 6 & 9Permit recreational facilities in I-1 District existing buildings
2010-O-004January 26, 2010Articles 9, 17 & 18Enhance effectiveness of residential excessive occupancy regulations
2010-O-018August 10, 2010Articles 5 and 9Permit single-family attached (townhouse) dwelling units in the R-22 Multi-Family Residential District
2010-O-020September 28, 2010Articles 6, 9 & 18Permitting Cattery in the B-2, B-3 and I-1 Districts by right.
2010-O-027December 14, 2010Articles 3, 7 & 15Sign Regulation Amendments
2011-O-001February 8, 2011Articles 13 & 18Flood Protection Amendments
2011-O-010April 26, 2011Articles 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 & 182010 Batch Amendments
2011-O-012May 24, 2011Articles 6 & 10B-1 Increased Height to 65 feet
2011-O-017July 12, 2011Articles 6, 9 and 18Adding Crematorium as an Accessory use to a Funeral Home
2011-O-018September 13, 2011Articles 9 & 18Adding “Fair” as a permitted temporary use in the R-1 District
2012-O-004February 14, 2012Articles 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 182011 Batch Amendment
2012-O-011April 10, 2012Articles 5 and 9Extended Family Residence by-right
2012-O-012April 10, 2012Article 9Permitting Dance Lessons as a permitted Home Occupation
2012-O-019November 1, 2012Article 15To establish sign regulations for Vehicle Sales Dealerships
2012-O-020December 11, 2012Articles 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17 & 182012 Batch Amendment
2013-O-002January 8, 2013Articles 7, 9, 11 & 18Crescent Design District
2013-O-010April 23, 2013Articles 9 & 18Revising the definition and uses permissible as part of a Neighborhood Retail Convenience Center
2013-O-015September 24, 2013Articles 6, 9 & 18To update definitions and regulations related to Family Day Homes and Child Care Centers
2014-O-002January 14, 2014Articles 6, 9 & 13
  1. (A)
    To permit Microbrewery as a permitted use in the B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts.
  2. (B)
    To eliminate the requirement for special exception approval for utilities, public facilities and improvements in the floodplain.
2014-O-008March 25, 2014Article 10To permit a reduction of the setback for HVAC Equipment
2015-O-004February 10, 2015Articles 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 & 182014 Batch Amendment
2015-O-010April 14, 20156.3To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the B-1 Zoning District
6.4To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the B-2 Zoning District
6.5To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the B-3 Zoning District
6.6To amend the use table for Research & Development, Industrial, Flex and Production uses in the B-4 Zoning District
6.6.4To amend the Mix of Uses table for the B-4 Zoning District to include Research & Development, Production and Warehouse/Distribution
6.7To amend the use table for Industrial, Flex, Mini-warehouse facility, Production and Warehouse/Distribution.
7.10.9.D.1


To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the Crescent Design-Commercial Use Regulations
2015-O-010
Cont’d
April 14, 20157.10.9.E.1To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the Crescent Design-Mixed Use Optional
7.10.9.H.1To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the Crescent Design-Commercial Corridor
8.6.2To amend the use table for Industrial, Flex, Production and Research & Development uses in the PEC District
9.1.1To amend the Established Use Categories to include Research & Development, Production and Warehousing Uses
9.2To amend the Use Table to reflect use changes as outlined for Articles 6, 7 and 8.
9.3.11.2To establish Industrial, Flex use standards
9.3.14To amend Mini-warehouse Facilities use standards
9.3.17.1To establish Office use standards
9.3.17.2To Outdoor Storage use standards
9.3.22To amend Research & Development and/or Production use standards
9.3.32To establish Warehouse/Distribution use standards
11.3To amend the “Number of Parking Spaces Required” table for Research & Development or Production Facility
11.9To amend the “Number of Off Street Loading Spaces Required” for Research & Development or Production Facility
18.1.15To remove the definition for Basic Industry
18.1.84To amend Industrial, Flex definition
18.1.104To remove the definition for Manufacturing and Assembly
18.1.106To amend Mixed Use definition
18.1.121To amend Office definition
18.1.127To amend Outdoor Storage definition
18.1.142To amend Planned Development definition
18.1.150.1To establish a definition for Production
18.1.157To amend Research & Development definition
2015-O-019November 10, 20157.10.11.A(2)aTo remove Davis Avenue from the Urban Boulevard designation.
2016-O-001January 12, 20162.3.7.ETo permit administrative approval for comprehensive sign plans within the H-1 Overlay District.
3.3.6To amend rezoning submittal requirements for Zoning Modifications/Waivers Analysis
3.4.6To amend special exception submittal requirements for Zoning Modifications/Waivers Analysis.
3.13.2, 3.13.9, 3.12.10To amend criteria and procedures related to Variances.
3.14.8To amend approval criteria; Findings of Fact pertaining to Appeals of Administrative Decisions.
2016-O-001
Cont’d
January 12, 20163.3.6Amending the Submittal Requirements pertaining to Archeological/Historical Information for Rezonings.
7.5.5Creating a process for General Concept Plans as a part of the Certificate of Appropriateness approval process for applications in the H-1, Overlay, Old and Historic District.
7.6.9Creating a process for General Concept Plans as a part of the Certificate of Appropriateness approval process for applications in the H-2, Historic Corridor Architectural Control Overlay District.
7.5.6Amending the section pertaining to Administrative Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness applications in the H-1, Overlay, Old and Historic District.
9.2Amending the Use Table to remove “Indoor Vehicle Auctions”.
9.3.11.1Removing “Family Day Homes” from the 9.3 Use Standards section.
9.4.7Establishing criteria pertaining to “Family Day Homes” under 9.4 Accessory Uses.
9.5.4Amending Standards for Specific Temporary Uses pertaining to Fair in the R-1 District.
10.4.5Amending Minimum Yard Requirements pertaining to Extensions into Required Yards for Air Conditioners and Similar Equipment.
11.6.2Amending Parking and Loading Area Design Standards pertaining to Dimensions of Parking Spaces and Aisles for Accessible Parking for Physically Handicapped Persons.
11.4.4Amending Alternative Parking Provisions pertaining to Modified Requirements in the Downtown H-1 Overlay District for Building within 500 feet of Municipal Parking Facility.
12.3.1 and 12.3.2Amending the Twenty-Year Tree Canopy Requirements.
12.4.3Amending the Street Trees provision pertaining to Number of trees.
12.5.1Amending the Perimeter Parking Lot Screening Applicability section.
12.9.6.JAmending the Plant Material Specifications table for Ground Cover.
15.7.4Amending the Regulations Applicable to All Signs section pertaining to Pre-Existing/Non-Conforming Signs.
2016-O-011April 26, 201618.1.169Amending the definitions of Service Station to permit on-site consumption of food items within service stations.
2016-O-012May 10, 20169.5.4.DAmending standards for specific uses, fair in the R-1 District, to provide consistency with Town Code regarding noise restrictions.
2016-O-013May 10, 201618.1.186.1 and
9.5.5
Establishing regulations for temporary portable storage units.
2016-O-015June 14, 20166.5.2, 6.7.2, 9.2, and 9.3.5.1To allow a Commuter Parking Lot as a permitted use in the I-1 and special exception use in the B-3 in accordance with established use standards.
2016-O-016June 28, 20167.10.2.ITo establish a consistent standard for the treatment of non-conforming structures.
2016-O-019August 9, 20166.7, 9.2, 9.8, and 18.1To add a new definition “Flex Industrial/Business Park”, add use standards, include Flex Industrial/Business Park in applicable use tables, and include terms and definitions for uses that are acceptable in a Flex Industrial/Business Park.
2016-O-022September 27, 20165.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.4.2, 5.5.2, 5.6.2, 5.7.2, 5.8.2, 5.9.2, 6.1.2, 6.3.2, 6.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.6.2, 6.7.2, 7.10.9.D.1, 7.10.9.H.1, 7.10.9.D.1,8.5.3, 9.2, 9.3.26, 18.1.43.1, and 18.1.174.1To establish definitions for and use regulations relating to the Telecommunications Systems Types known as Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Small Cells and Power Mount Facilities on existing transmission towers.
2017-O-001January 10, 2017Article 15To rewrite Article 15 Signs as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision of Reed V. Town of Gilbert, Arizona, 135 S.CT. 2218 (2015)
2017-O-006February 14, 20174.1.2, 7.10.2, 7.11, 8.3.4.D, Article 13, 15.10, and 18.1.65-18.1.66.3To establish the Leesburg Floodplain Overlay District.
2017-O-007February 28, 20178.2.2.ETo establish revised modification criteria for Planned Residential Communities Pertaining to Nonresidential and residential uses.
2017-O-014July 11, 20173.1.3.5, 3.1.5, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.6, 3.3.16, 7.6.3, and 7.10.1To address State legislation related to proffers for developments containing a residential component.
2017-O-019September 12, 201715.6.1To reestablish wall-mounted sign height regulations.
2017-O-025November 14, 201718.1.65, 18.1.65.1, 18.1.65.2, 18.1.106.1, 9.5.2.C & D, 9.5.4.E & FTo establish mobile food units as a temporary use on public rights-of-way and on private property in the I-1 and PEC zoning districts.
2018-O-002January 9, 201818.1.12.1, 6.7, 9.2, 9.3.1.1, 11.3 & 11.9To establish Auditorium as a use in the I-1 Zoning District, and to allow recreation facilities By-right in new buidlings in the I-1 Zoning District.
2018-O-014May 15, 20189.5.2 & 9.5.4Establishing Fireworks Stands as a permitted temporary use within Commrcial Zoning Districts and establishing use standards.
2018-O-016June 12, 20189.5.2 & 9.5.4Establishing Mobile Food Units as a temporary use on private property in the B-2, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts and the CD-C and CD-CC Sub-Districts of the Crescent Design Zoning District.
2018-O-017June 12, 20183.10, 7.5, 9.5, 10.4, 18.1.166.1, 18.1.166.2 & 18.1.189Establishing Seasonal Weather Enclosures, Shade Structures, and Tents as Temporary Accessory Structures in the B-1, Community (Downtown) Business District
2018-O-022September 25, 201811.3 and 11.4Establishing revised parking requirements for residential and nonresidential uses in the H-1 Overlay, Old and Historic District and B-1 Community (Downtown) District
2018-O-028December 11, 20183.1, 3.4, 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, & 9.2Establishing Minor Special Exceptions, revising amendments to approved Special Exceptions, and establishing specific uses as Minor Special Exception uses
2019-O-006March 12, 20197.5.3Expanding the H-1 Historic District to include 12.65 acres of the Rogers Farm Property at 440 Dry Mill Road, S.E.
2019-O-010April 9, 201915.3, 15.8.1 & 15.8.9Establishing unique sign guidelines for places of assembly.
2019-O-011June 11, 20197.10Establishing modifications and by-right provisions that add flexibility to meet the intent of the goals of the Crescent District Master Plan.
2019-O-014September 10, 20196.7, 9.2, 9.3 & 18.1Establishing a governmental vehicle and equipment maintenance, storage and service facility use in the I-1 District.
2019-O-016September 24, 20196.5Establishing modification allowances for setback, lot width, and height requirements in the B-3 District.
2019-O-018November 12, 20193.3Repealing the prohibition of acceptance of profferes for rezonings with a residential component.
2019-O-021November 26, 2019Article 8Establishing new Zoning Districts, Planned Development-Commercial Center-Small Regional Center (PD-CC-SC) and Planned Development-Industrial Park (PD-IP).
2020-O-002January 14, 20203.4, 3.7, 3.10, 3.13, 3.16, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 7.10, 9.2, 9.4, 10.3, 10.4, 11.3, 11.6 & 18.12017 Zoning Ordinance Batch Amendments.
2020-O-011July 28, 2020Article 7.12Establishing the Gateway District Overlay, an architectural and design overlay district.
2020-O-013August 11, 20206.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.6.2, 6.7.2, 9.29.3.12.2, 9.3.16, 18.1.43.2Establishing Use Standards and Definition for Overnight Doggy Day Care, and to Amend Use Standards and Definition for Cattery
2020-O-016October 27, 20202.3.4 and 9.3.11.3Revising the Required Qualifications for Board of Architectural Review members and Establishing use standards for Homestays.
2020-O-017December 8, 20209.4.9Establishing new use standards for vending kiosks.
2021-O-007March 23, 20218.7.11Establishing new use standards for fueling station with accessory convenience store.
2021-O-019September 14, 20217.10.4, 7.10.9, 7.10.11, 3.16.7, 3.16.8, 3.16.9, 15.11.1, 15.11.2, 15.11.3, 15.11.4, and 15.12Clarifying certain sections and incorporating changes to the Virginia Code.
2021-O-020September 14, 20217.3.1, 7.3.2 and 7.3.3Revising use regulations, density/intensity and dimensional standards in the GC, Government Center Zoning District.
2021-O-021September 14, 20217.5.3Expanding the boundaries of the H-1 Old & Historic Overlay District to include the 0.84-acre property at 20 Union Street NW.
2022-O-002January 11, 20227.5.6Amending the allowable projects for administrative review in the Old and Historic District.
2022-O-003January 11, 20223.4.16, 3.7.3, 9.4.1.1, 9.4.7, 10.4.5.C, 11.12.1, 15.3, 15.8.10, and 18.1Winter 2021 zoning ordinance batch amendments.
2022-O-005January 25, 20225.1.2, 5.1.3, 9.3.15.1, 12.8, 18.1.63Establishing natural spring water extraction and bottling plant as a permissible use by special exception in the R-E, Single-Family Residential Estate Zoning District.
2022-O-006January 25, 20229.4, 10.4.5.C, 18.1Creating use standards for donation boxes.
2022-O-012May 10, 20223.1.9.B.2Amending the requirements for information provided on notice of public hearing placard signs
2022-O-016June 14, 20229.5.4Establishing use standards authorizing the temporary parking and storage of mobile food units associated with commercial kitchen use
2022-O-017June 14, 20227.11.2, 7.11.7, 7.11.8, and 14.2.2Amending language relating to the review of and modifications for capital improvement projects
2022-O-022July 26, 20229.5.4.KEstablishing Temporary Outdoor Dining use standards
2022-O-021July 26, 20223.3.6.JCodifying reference to the procedure for staff-generated analyses as part of the applications for rezoning
2022-O-020July 26, 202215.3 and 15.8Remove restrictions against signs on the slope of awnings and to create standards for secondary wall signs and curbside pickup signs
2022-O-025October 11, 202210.4.5.CClarify that no interior side lot line setback is required for stairs and landings on uncovered decks attached to single family attached (Townhouse) Dwellings
2022-O-027November 29, 20225.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.4.2, 5.6.2, 6.3.2, 9.2, 9.3.11, 9.4.1, 9.4.1.3, 18.1.60, and 18.1.74.1Revising Accessory Dwelling Regulations and Removing Extended Family Residence Regulations.
2022-O-28November 29, 20229.2, 9.3.11.3Revising Homestay Use Standards
2023-O-005March 14, 202311.3Revising Parking Requirements for Hotel/Motel Use in the B-1 District
Ordinance No.Adoption DateSection NumbersPurpose
2003-0-5May 13, 2003Article 13Amend Flood Protection District
2003-0-6May 13, 2003Article 14Add the Creek Valley Buffer District
2003-0-8May 13, 200312.8.3Modify screening & buffer yard requirements
2003-0-14September 9, 200312.8.5Amend screening & buffering requirements for special exceptions
2004-0-05May 25, 20047.5.3Expand Historic District – Paxton property
2004-0-08August 10, 20043.4.16Termination of Special Exception use
5.4.2, 5.5.2, 5.7.2Add Extended Family Residence use
9.3.8.1Add Extended Family Residence use standards
18.1.56.1Add Extended Family Residence definition
6.4.3B-2 District F.A.R. standards modification
8.3.2PRC District lot size clarification
8.4.5Delete commercial use timing requirement in PRN District
8.4.8Add open space requirement for “Infill” PRN
9.3.13Revise Neighborhood Retail Convenience Center standards
11.3Modify number of parking spaces required for multi-family & day care uses
11.4.3Prohibit Payments-In-Lieu option for residential uses in the H-1 District
12.8.2.GClarify buffer yards adjacent to certain streets
12.4.1Permit street trees in public rights-of-way
12.4.4Revise permitted locations of street trees
12.4.5Add planting standards for trees in rights-of-way, including street pit detail, setback detail and modification/waiver provision
2004-0-11November 23, 20046.4.2Add temporary commuter parking lot to B-2 District as a special exception use
9.3.23.1Add use standards for temporary commuter parking lot
18.1.31Modify commuter parking lot definition
18.1.175.1Add temporary commuter parking lot definition
2005-0-14September 13, 20057.9Add section to enable Zoning Administrator to enforce noise standards for certain stationary noise sources
2006-0-5March 28, 20067.5.6Expand administrative authority of preservation planner to include certain signs
15.11.1Modify permit authority to show new preservation planner authority
15.11.4Add “area” to BAR review authority
2006-O-18September 26, 20063.16Add Town Plan Amendment process
2006-O-19September 26, 20066.4.3Amend Density/Intensity Standards in the B-2 Established Corridor Commercial Dist.
2006-O-20October 11, 20062.3.3Amend members, composition and terms of the Board of Architectural Review
2006-O-21October 11, 20063.1.2Amend filing fees
2006-O-22October 11, 20063.1.9.A.3.CAmend written notice requirements for cases involving more than 25 tax map parcels
2006-O-23October 11, 20063.3.6.DAmend Concept Plan submittal requirements for Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning)
3.4.6.EAmend special exception plat submittal requirements
2006-O-24October 11, 20063.3.6.EAmend Traffic Impact Analysis requirements for Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) applications
3.4.6.FAmend Traffic Impact Analysis requirements for Special Exception applications
2006-O-25October 11, 20063.3.6.KAdd archeological/historic information requirement to Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) submittal requirements
2006-O-26October 11, 20063.4.5Amend review and approval procedures for concurrent review of Special Exceptions with Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning)
2006-O-27October 11, 20063.12Amend Commission Permit (public project review) review and approval procedures
2006-O-28October 11, 20063.15Add appeals of proffer interpretations to Review and Approval Procedures
2006-O-29October 11, 20065.1.1Amend the description of R-E Single-Family Residential Estate District
2006-O-30October 11, 20065.4.1Amend the description of R-4 Single-Family Residential District
2006-O-31October 11, 20065.6.1Amend the description of R-HD Historic Residential District
2006-O-32October 11, 20065.7.1Amend description of R-8 Medium Density Residential District
2006-O-33October 11, 20065.9.1Amend description of R-22 Multi-Family Residential District
2006-O-34October 11, 20066.1.1Amend description of O-1 General Office District
2006-O-35October 11, 20066.2Delete the O-2 Office Park District
2006-O-36October 11, 20066.3.1Amend the description of B-1 Community (Downtown) Business District
2006-O-37October 11, 20066.3.3Amend B-1 Community (Downtown) Business District Density/Intensity and Dimensional Standards
2006-O-38October 11, 20066.5.1Amend the description of B-3, Community Retail/Commercial District
2006-O-39October 11, 20066.6.1Amend the description of B-4, Mixed-Use Business District
2006-O-40October 11, 20066.8Delete I-2, Industrial/Warehouse/Office District
2006-O-41
October 11, 2006
6.9Delete M-1, Basic Industry District
2006-O-42October 11, 20067.5.2Amend Applicability in the H-1, Old and Historic District
2006-O-43October 11, 20067.5.10Amend Designation of Historic Districts and Landmarks
2006-O-44October 11, 20067.6.3Amend Applicability within the H-2, Historic Corridor Architectural Control Overlay District
2006-O-45October 11, 20068.2.1.BAmend submittal requirements in the Planned Development District
2006-O-46October 11, 20068.2.2.DAmend PD, Planned Development District rezoning plan submittal requirements
2006-O-47October 11, 20068.2.2.F.3Add rezoning plan approval criteria in the PD, Planned Development Districts
2006-O-48
October 11, 2006
9.2Amend Use Regulations Table
2006-O-49
October 11, 2006
9.3.21Amend Service Station Use Standards
2006-O-50October 11, 20069.3.23Amend Telecommunications Facilities Use Standards
2006-O-51October 11, 200610.4.5.C.5Amend decks and patios setbacks
2006-O-52October 11, 200610.4.5.C.9Amend swimming pool setbacks
2006-O-53October 11, 200610.4.5.EAmend Additional Setbacks from Certain Streets
2006-O-54October 11, 200611.3Amend Number of Parking Spaces Required for Postal Service
2006-O-55October 11, 200611.5.2Amend Trucks Parked in Residential Areas
2006-O-56October 11, 200611.6.1.DAmend pavement requirements
11.6.1.FAmend Sidewalk and Pedestrian Facilities
2006-O-57October 11, 200611.6.1.KAdd Front Yard Parking Areas to Parking and Loading Area Design Standards
2006-O-58October 11, 200611.10Amend Alternative Loading Provisions
2006-O-59October 11, 200612.2.3.AAmend Scale of landscape plans
2006-O-60October 11, 200612.4.1Amend Applicability of Street Trees
2006-O-61October 11, 200612.8.4Amend Buffer and Screening Land Use Categories to add Child Care Center
2006-O-62October 11, 200612.9.4Amend Diversity in Plant Material Specifications
2006-O-63October 11, 200612.11Amend Outdoor Lighting regulations
2006-O-64October 11, 200618.1.30Amend Cluster Development definition
18.1.103Amend Multi-Family Dwelling definition
18.1.146Amend Public Utility, Minor definition
18.1.175Amend telecommunications Use and/or Structures definition
18.1.188Amend Warehouse definition
2006-O-65October 11, 200618.1.79.AAdd definition Industrial, Flex
18.1.95.AAdd definition Mailing Services
18.1.138.AAdd definition United States Postal Service
2007-O-04January 23, 20079.4.4Add Emergency Shelter use
18.1.56.05Add definition Emergency Shelter
2007-O-12April 24, 200718.1.175.1Amend definition Temporary Commuter Parking Lot
2007-O-18October 1, 20072.5.1.DClarify Zoning Administrator’s authority re occupancy permits
3.10.12Increase BAR permit duration
3.10.13Procedure for change of plans after BAR approval
3.11.14Expand administrative approval in H-2 District
5.7.2Remove child care center from R-8 District
6.1.3, 6.6.3Delete minimum district size from O-1 & B-4 District
6.5.2, 6.6.2Make child care center by right in B-3 & B-4 District
6.1.2, 6.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.6.2, 7.2.2Add college and university use to O-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 & MC Districts
6.1.3, 6.4.3, 6.7.3Eliminate FAR in O-1, B-2 & I-1 Districts
7.5.6.C,DExpand administrative approval of Historic District Permits
8.3.5.DAmend floor area ratio calculation in the PD Districts
8.3.5.EAdd new section on maximum floor area ratio
9.2Amend Use Regulations Table
9.3.4.1Permit child care center by right with conditions
9.4.3.C,D,ERevise home occupations list & add use limitations for mobile pet grooming
10.2Amend Nonresidential Zoning Districts Table
10.4.10Amend section on floor area ratio and delete section 10.4.10.B on calculation
11.8Revise width calculation for stacking spaces
11.8.3Revise required number of stacking spaces for drive-up windows
12.9.6Amend tree list
15.7.2Amend window sign sizes
15.6.1Amend requirements for temporary signs
17.2.2.AIncrease number of civil violations
17.2.2.BIncrease penalties for civil violations
17.2.2.DIncrease total fines for civil violations
17.3.2.A-DRevise procedure for issuance and appeal of civil violations
17.3.3Delete redundant section regarding home occupation revocation
18.1.64Amend definition for floor area ratio
18.1.85AAdd definition for landscape contractor
18.1.164AAdd definition for site plan waiver
Various SectionsAmend nomenclature to be consistent with terms in the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations – 41 Sections
2008-O-09April 22, 2008Various SectionsAmend Review and Approval procedures, Planned Development Districts, Use Regulations, Sign Regulations, and Enforcement & Penalties
2008-O-10April 22, 20083.18Interim Waivers
2008-O-19July 8, 2008Various SectionsBoard of Architectural Review Time Limits
2008-O-20August 12, 20082.6.1Clarify Land Development Official
Various SectionsAmend Directors Planning, Zoning and Development, Plan Review, Engineering and Public Works
2009-O-01January 13, 20096.3.3Increase building height in areas of B-1 District
2009-O-05April 28, 2009Article 14Amendments contribute to the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice
2009-O-06May 27, 20093.3.4Add sketch plan requirement for rezoning pre-application conferences
3.3.6.A-F,I-LAmend rezoning submittal requirements
3.4.3Add sketch plan requirement for special exception pre-application conferences
2009-O-06May 27, 20093.4.6.A-EAmend special exception submittal requirements
6.5.2Add convenience food store to B-3 District
6.6.2-3Amend FAR maximum, height limit, personal services and indoor theatre use in B-4 District
8.3.7.C.2Amend requirements of landscaping in all planned developments
8.6.3Amend personal services use in PEC District
8.6.7Delete floor area ratio requirements in PEC District
8.6.8Delete open space requirement in PEC District
9.2Add uses to Use Regulations Table
10.2Delete FAR maximum and 5-story height limit in B-4 District
10.3.1.BAmend existing structure exception for cluster subdivisions
10.4.5.FIncrease setback adjacent to residential use in O-1, MC, B-2, B-3, B-4 & I-1 Districts
11.3Revise number of parking spaces required
11.4.5Reduce shared parking requirements in mixed-use developments
11.6.5Amend parking spaces and aisles in parking structures
11.6.1.DClarify parking pavement requirements
11.9Add required loading space for banks & offices
12.2.3Clarify contents of landscape plan
12.4.1Permit street tree planting in front yards
12.4.3Revise spacing and number of street trees
12.6.1Require interior parking lot landscaping
12.7.1.AClarify recommendations to BAR for modified parking lot requests
12.8.4.CAdd bank with drive-through to land use list
12.8.5.AClarify recommendations to BAR for modified screening and buffer-yards
12.8.8.BReduce setback of dumpsters
12.11Add outdoor lighting exception
18.1.177.1Add definition for tents
5.2.2Add a dog park use to R-1 District
6.5.2Add a dog park use to B-3 District
9.3.6.1Establish dog park use standards
11.3Establish dog park parking space standard
18.1.42.1Establish definition for dog park
2009-O-07May 27, 20093.17Affordable Dwelling Unit Development
2009-O-10July 14, 20092.3.7Clarify Powers and Duties
3.1.8Add Certificate of Appropriateness
3.10.1,7.5.5Clarify Certificate of Appropriateness
Various SectionsAmend Historic District Permits for Certificate of Appropriateness
3.10.7Board of Architectural Review Time Limits
4.1.2, DClarify Overlay and Special Purpose
7.5 H-1Revise Section Title
Various SectionsClarify Overlay, Historic District
2009-O-13September 9, 20096.3.2Add Veterinary Hospitals in B-1 District
2009-O-20October 14, 200910.3.3Add Section Traditional Design Option
2009-O-21October 29, 20096.7 I-1Add I-1 Transitional Land Use
18.1.10ADefine Arts Center
2009-O-22November 10, 2009Articles 12 and 18Tree Amendments
2010-O-001January 12, 20103.10.12Permit administrative extensions of Certificate of Appropriateness validity
3.10.14.B.Amending the appeal standard for appeals of BAR decisions to Town Council
3.11.15.B.Amending the appeal standard for appeals of BAR decisions to Town Council
2010-O-002January 26, 2010Article 15Permit A-frame/sandwich board signs in commercial districts
2010-O-003January 26, 2010Articles 6 & 9Permit recreational facilities in I-1 District existing buildings
2010-O-004January 26, 2010Articles 9, 17 & 18Enhance effectiveness of residential excessive occupancy regulations
2010-O-018August 10, 2010Articles 5 and 9Permit single-family attached (townhouse) dwelling units in the R-22 Multi-Family Residential District
2010-O-020September 28, 2010Articles 6, 9 & 18Permitting Cattery in the B-2, B-3 and I-1 Districts by right.
2010-O-027December 14, 2010Articles 3, 7 & 15Sign Regulation Amendments
2011-O-001February 8, 2011Articles 13 & 18Flood Protection Amendments
2011-O-010April 26, 2011Articles 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 & 182010 Batch Amendments
2011-O-012May 24, 2011Articles 6 & 10B-1 Increased Height to 65 feet
2011-O-017July 12, 2011Articles 6, 9 and 18Adding Crematorium as an Accessory use to a Funeral Home
2011-O-018September 13, 2011Articles 9 & 18Adding “Fair” as a permitted temporary use in the R-1 District
2012-O-004February 14, 2012Articles 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 182011 Batch Amendment
2012-O-011April 10, 2012Articles 5 and 9Extended Family Residence by-right
2012-O-012April 10, 2012Article 9Permitting Dance Lessons as a permitted Home Occupation
2012-O-019November 1, 2012Article 15To establish sign regulations for Vehicle Sales Dealerships
2012-O-020December 11, 2012Articles 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17 & 182012 Batch Amendment
2013-O-002January 8, 2013Articles 7, 9, 11 & 18Crescent Design District
2013-O-010April 23, 2013Articles 9 & 18Revising the definition and uses permissible as part of a Neighborhood Retail Convenience Center
2013-O-015September 24, 2013Articles 6, 9 & 18To update definitions and regulations related to Family Day Homes and Child Care Centers
2014-O-002January 14, 2014Articles 6, 9 & 13
  1. (A)
    To permit Microbrewery as a permitted use in the B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts.
  2. (B)
    To eliminate the requirement for special exception approval for utilities, public facilities and improvements in the floodplain.
2014-O-008March 25, 2014Article 10To permit a reduction of the setback for HVAC Equipment
2015-O-004February 10, 2015Articles 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 & 182014 Batch Amendment
2015-O-010April 14, 20156.3To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the B-1 Zoning District
6.4To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the B-2 Zoning District
6.5To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the B-3 Zoning District
6.6To amend the use table for Research & Development, Industrial, Flex and Production uses in the B-4 Zoning District
6.6.4To amend the Mix of Uses table for the B-4 Zoning District to include Research & Development, Production and Warehouse/Distribution
6.7To amend the use table for Industrial, Flex, Mini-warehouse facility, Production and Warehouse/Distribution.
7.10.9.D.1


To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the Crescent Design-Commercial Use Regulations
2015-O-010
Cont’d
April 14, 20157.10.9.E.1To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the Crescent Design-Mixed Use Optional
7.10.9.H.1To amend the use table for Research & Development and Production uses in the Crescent Design-Commercial Corridor
8.6.2To amend the use table for Industrial, Flex, Production and Research & Development uses in the PEC District
9.1.1To amend the Established Use Categories to include Research & Development, Production and Warehousing Uses
9.2To amend the Use Table to reflect use changes as outlined for Articles 6, 7 and 8.
9.3.11.2To establish Industrial, Flex use standards
9.3.14To amend Mini-warehouse Facilities use standards
9.3.17.1To establish Office use standards
9.3.17.2To Outdoor Storage use standards
9.3.22To amend Research & Development and/or Production use standards
9.3.32To establish Warehouse/Distribution use standards
11.3To amend the “Number of Parking Spaces Required” table for Research & Development or Production Facility
11.9To amend the “Number of Off Street Loading Spaces Required” for Research & Development or Production Facility
18.1.15To remove the definition for Basic Industry
18.1.84To amend Industrial, Flex definition
18.1.104To remove the definition for Manufacturing and Assembly
18.1.106To amend Mixed Use definition
18.1.121To amend Office definition
18.1.127To amend Outdoor Storage definition
18.1.142To amend Planned Development definition
18.1.150.1To establish a definition for Production
18.1.157To amend Research & Development definition
2015-O-019November 10, 20157.10.11.A(2)aTo remove Davis Avenue from the Urban Boulevard designation.
2016-O-001January 12, 20162.3.7.ETo permit administrative approval for comprehensive sign plans within the H-1 Overlay District.
3.3.6To amend rezoning submittal requirements for Zoning Modifications/Waivers Analysis
3.4.6To amend special exception submittal requirements for Zoning Modifications/Waivers Analysis.
3.13.2, 3.13.9, 3.12.10To amend criteria and procedures related to Variances.
3.14.8To amend approval criteria; Findings of Fact pertaining to Appeals of Administrative Decisions.
2016-O-001
Cont’d
January 12, 20163.3.6Amending the Submittal Requirements pertaining to Archeological/Historical Information for Rezonings.
7.5.5Creating a process for General Concept Plans as a part of the Certificate of Appropriateness approval process for applications in the H-1, Overlay, Old and Historic District.
7.6.9Creating a process for General Concept Plans as a part of the Certificate of Appropriateness approval process for applications in the H-2, Historic Corridor Architectural Control Overlay District.
7.5.6Amending the section pertaining to Administrative Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness applications in the H-1, Overlay, Old and Historic District.
9.2Amending the Use Table to remove “Indoor Vehicle Auctions”.
9.3.11.1Removing “Family Day Homes” from the 9.3 Use Standards section.
9.4.7Establishing criteria pertaining to “Family Day Homes” under 9.4 Accessory Uses.
9.5.4Amending Standards for Specific Temporary Uses pertaining to Fair in the R-1 District.
10.4.5Amending Minimum Yard Requirements pertaining to Extensions into Required Yards for Air Conditioners and Similar Equipment.
11.6.2Amending Parking and Loading Area Design Standards pertaining to Dimensions of Parking Spaces and Aisles for Accessible Parking for Physically Handicapped Persons.
11.4.4Amending Alternative Parking Provisions pertaining to Modified Requirements in the Downtown H-1 Overlay District for Building within 500 feet of Municipal Parking Facility.
12.3.1 and 12.3.2Amending the Twenty-Year Tree Canopy Requirements.
12.4.3Amending the Street Trees provision pertaining to Number of trees.
12.5.1Amending the Perimeter Parking Lot Screening Applicability section.
12.9.6.JAmending the Plant Material Specifications table for Ground Cover.
15.7.4Amending the Regulations Applicable to All Signs section pertaining to Pre-Existing/Non-Conforming Signs.
2016-O-011April 26, 201618.1.169Amending the definitions of Service Station to permit on-site consumption of food items within service stations.
2016-O-012May 10, 20169.5.4.DAmending standards for specific uses, fair in the R-1 District, to provide consistency with Town Code regarding noise restrictions.
2016-O-013May 10, 201618.1.186.1 and
9.5.5
Establishing regulations for temporary portable storage units.
2016-O-015June 14, 20166.5.2, 6.7.2, 9.2, and 9.3.5.1To allow a Commuter Parking Lot as a permitted use in the I-1 and special exception use in the B-3 in accordance with established use standards.
2016-O-016June 28, 20167.10.2.ITo establish a consistent standard for the treatment of non-conforming structures.
2016-O-019August 9, 20166.7, 9.2, 9.8, and 18.1To add a new definition “Flex Industrial/Business Park”, add use standards, include Flex Industrial/Business Park in applicable use tables, and include terms and definitions for uses that are acceptable in a Flex Industrial/Business Park.
2016-O-022September 27, 20165.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.4.2, 5.5.2, 5.6.2, 5.7.2, 5.8.2, 5.9.2, 6.1.2, 6.3.2, 6.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.6.2, 6.7.2, 7.10.9.D.1, 7.10.9.H.1, 7.10.9.D.1,8.5.3, 9.2, 9.3.26, 18.1.43.1, and 18.1.174.1To establish definitions for and use regulations relating to the Telecommunications Systems Types known as Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Small Cells and Power Mount Facilities on existing transmission towers.
2017-O-001January 10, 2017Article 15To rewrite Article 15 Signs as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision of Reed V. Town of Gilbert, Arizona, 135 S.CT. 2218 (2015)
2017-O-006February 14, 20174.1.2, 7.10.2, 7.11, 8.3.4.D, Article 13, 15.10, and 18.1.65-18.1.66.3To establish the Leesburg Floodplain Overlay District.
2017-O-007February 28, 20178.2.2.ETo establish revised modification criteria for Planned Residential Communities Pertaining to Nonresidential and residential uses.
2017-O-014July 11, 20173.1.3.5, 3.1.5, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.6, 3.3.16, 7.6.3, and 7.10.1To address State legislation related to proffers for developments containing a residential component.
2017-O-019September 12, 201715.6.1To reestablish wall-mounted sign height regulations.
2017-O-025November 14, 201718.1.65, 18.1.65.1, 18.1.65.2, 18.1.106.1, 9.5.2.C & D, 9.5.4.E & FTo establish mobile food units as a temporary use on public rights-of-way and on private property in the I-1 and PEC zoning districts.
2018-O-002January 9, 201818.1.12.1, 6.7, 9.2, 9.3.1.1, 11.3 & 11.9To establish Auditorium as a use in the I-1 Zoning District, and to allow recreation facilities By-right in new buidlings in the I-1 Zoning District.
2018-O-014May 15, 20189.5.2 & 9.5.4Establishing Fireworks Stands as a permitted temporary use within Commrcial Zoning Districts and establishing use standards.
2018-O-016June 12, 20189.5.2 & 9.5.4Establishing Mobile Food Units as a temporary use on private property in the B-2, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts and the CD-C and CD-CC Sub-Districts of the Crescent Design Zoning District.
2018-O-017June 12, 20183.10, 7.5, 9.5, 10.4, 18.1.166.1, 18.1.166.2 & 18.1.189Establishing Seasonal Weather Enclosures, Shade Structures, and Tents as Temporary Accessory Structures in the B-1, Community (Downtown) Business District
2018-O-022September 25, 201811.3 and 11.4Establishing revised parking requirements for residential and nonresidential uses in the H-1 Overlay, Old and Historic District and B-1 Community (Downtown) District
2018-O-028December 11, 20183.1, 3.4, 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, & 9.2Establishing Minor Special Exceptions, revising amendments to approved Special Exceptions, and establishing specific uses as Minor Special Exception uses
2019-O-006March 12, 20197.5.3Expanding the H-1 Historic District to include 12.65 acres of the Rogers Farm Property at 440 Dry Mill Road, S.E.
2019-O-010April 9, 201915.3, 15.8.1 & 15.8.9Establishing unique sign guidelines for places of assembly.
2019-O-011June 11, 20197.10Establishing modifications and by-right provisions that add flexibility to meet the intent of the goals of the Crescent District Master Plan.
2019-O-014September 10, 20196.7, 9.2, 9.3 & 18.1Establishing a governmental vehicle and equipment maintenance, storage and service facility use in the I-1 District.
2019-O-016September 24, 20196.5Establishing modification allowances for setback, lot width, and height requirements in the B-3 District.
2019-O-018November 12, 20193.3Repealing the prohibition of acceptance of profferes for rezonings with a residential component.
2019-O-021November 26, 2019Article 8Establishing new Zoning Districts, Planned Development-Commercial Center-Small Regional Center (PD-CC-SC) and Planned Development-Industrial Park (PD-IP).
2020-O-002January 14, 20203.4, 3.7, 3.10, 3.13, 3.16, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 7.10, 9.2, 9.4, 10.3, 10.4, 11.3, 11.6 & 18.12017 Zoning Ordinance Batch Amendments.
2020-O-011July 28, 2020Article 7.12Establishing the Gateway District Overlay, an architectural and design overlay district.
2020-O-013August 11, 20206.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.6.2, 6.7.2, 9.29.3.12.2, 9.3.16, 18.1.43.2Establishing Use Standards and Definition for Overnight Doggy Day Care, and to Amend Use Standards and Definition for Cattery
2020-O-016October 27, 20202.3.4 and 9.3.11.3Revising the Required Qualifications for Board of Architectural Review members and Establishing use standards for Homestays.
2020-O-017December 8, 20209.4.9Establishing new use standards for vending kiosks.
2021-O-007March 23, 20218.7.11Establishing new use standards for fueling station with accessory convenience store.
2021-O-019September 14, 20217.10.4, 7.10.9, 7.10.11, 3.16.7, 3.16.8, 3.16.9, 15.11.1, 15.11.2, 15.11.3, 15.11.4, and 15.12Clarifying certain sections and incorporating changes to the Virginia Code.
2021-O-020September 14, 20217.3.1, 7.3.2 and 7.3.3Revising use regulations, density/intensity and dimensional standards in the GC, Government Center Zoning District.
2021-O-021September 14, 20217.5.3Expanding the boundaries of the H-1 Old & Historic Overlay District to include the 0.84-acre property at 20 Union Street NW.
2022-O-002January 11, 20227.5.6Amending the allowable projects for administrative review in the Old and Historic District.
2022-O-003January 11, 20223.4.16, 3.7.3, 9.4.1.1, 9.4.7, 10.4.5.C, 11.12.1, 15.3, 15.8.10, and 18.1Winter 2021 zoning ordinance batch amendments.
2022-O-005January 25, 20225.1.2, 5.1.3, 9.3.15.1, 12.8, 18.1.63Establishing natural spring water extraction and bottling plant as a permissible use by special exception in the R-E, Single-Family Residential Estate Zoning District.
2022-O-006January 25, 20229.4, 10.4.5.C, 18.1Creating use standards for donation boxes.
2022-O-012May 10, 20223.1.9.B.2Amending the requirements for information provided on notice of public hearing placard signs
2022-O-016June 14, 20229.5.4Establishing use standards authorizing the temporary parking and storage of mobile food units associated with commercial kitchen use
2022-O-017June 14, 20227.11.2, 7.11.7, 7.11.8, and 14.2.2Amending language relating to the review of and modifications for capital improvement projects
2022-O-022July 26, 20229.5.4.KEstablishing Temporary Outdoor Dining use standards
2022-O-021July 26, 20223.3.6.JCodifying reference to the procedure for staff-generated analyses as part of the applications for rezoning
2022-O-020July 26, 202215.3 and 15.8Remove restrictions against signs on the slope of awnings and to create standards for secondary wall signs and curbside pickup signs
2022-O-025October 11, 202210.4.5.CClarify that no interior side lot line setback is required for stairs and landings on uncovered decks attached to single family attached (Townhouse) Dwellings
2022-O-027November 29, 20225.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.4.2, 5.6.2, 6.3.2, 9.2, 9.3.11, 9.4.1, 9.4.1.3, 18.1.60, and 18.1.74.1Revising Accessory Dwelling Regulations and Removing Extended Family Residence Regulations.
2022-O-28November 29, 20229.2, 9.3.11.3Revising Homestay Use Standards
2023-O-005March 14, 202311.3Revising Parking Requirements for Hotel/Motel Use in the B-1 District

Effective on: 1/1/1901