Leesburg City Zoning Code

The R-E, Single Family Residential Estate District is primarily intended to accommodate single-family detached dwelling units at a density of no more than one (1) dwelling unit three (3) acres. The low-density, large lot development patterns promoted by the R-E District are intended to help preserve the character of existing estate residential areas and help ensure conservation of environmental features, such as woodlands, stream corridors, steep slopes and ridge lines. The R-E District is also intended to serve as an interim or “holding” zoning designation for newly annexed lands, pending the availability of urban services and/or the completion of town land use and zoning studies leading to other recommended zoning classifications.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the R-E District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

All development in the R-E District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The R-1, Single-Family Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate single-family detached dwelling units at densities of no more than one (1) dwelling unit per acre. The district is appropriate for application in areas designated in the Town Plan for “Low Density Residential” development. The low-density development patterns promoted by the R-1 District are intended to help ensure conservation of environmental features, such as woodlands, steep slopes and ridge lines.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the R-1 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

All development in the R-1 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The R-2, Single-Family Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate single-family detached dwelling units at densities of no more than two (2) dwelling units per acre. The district is generally appropriate for application in areas designated in the Town Plan for “Low Density Residential” development.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the R-2 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

All development in the R-2 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The R-4, Single-Family Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate single-family detached dwelling units at densities of no more than four (4) dwelling units per acre. The district is generally appropriate for application in areas designated in the Town Plan for “Low Density Residential” development. The low-density development patterns promoted by the R-4 District are intended to promote the efficient use of land by encouraging the provision and conservation of open space through cluster development. Cluster development allows a reduction in lot area, yard (setback) and bulk requirements, provided maximum density allowed by the underlying zoning district is not exceeded. Residential cluster developments must preserve the integrity of their sites by protecting and promoting the preservation of steep slopes, stream valleys, desirable vegetation, and other natural features.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the R-4 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

All development in the R-4 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The R-6, Moderate Density Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate single-family and duplex residential development at a density of no more than six (6) single-family detached dwelling units per acre. The district is generally appropriate for application in areas designated in the Town Plan for “Medium Density Residential” development. The moderate density development patterns promoted by the R-6 District are intended to promote efficient use of land by encouraging the provision and conservation of open space through cluster development. Cluster development allows a reduction in lot area, yard (setback) and bulk requirements, provided maximum density allowed by the underlying zoning district is not exceeded. Residential cluster developments must preserve the integrity of their sites by protecting and promoting the preservation of steep slopes, stream valleys, desirable vegetation, and other natural features.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the R-6 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

All development in the R-6 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The R-HD, Historic Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate residential development that is compatible with and preserves the character of the Old and Historic (H-1 Overlay) District. The district is generally appropriate for application in areas designated as historic residential areas in the “Downtown” land use category in the Town Plan.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the R-HD District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

All development in the R-HD District shall be subject to the following standards (See Article 10):

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The R-8, Medium-Density Attached Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate single-family attached, single-family detached and duplex development. The district is generally appropriate for application in areas designated in the Town Plan for “Medium Density Residential” land use category.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the R-8 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

All development in the R-8 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

Effective on: 1/1/1901

A minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of gross site acreage shall be maintained as open space.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The R-16, Planned Housing Development District is intended solely to accommodate development permitted in the Town’s previous “PDH-30, Planned Development Housing District” and to allow reasonable development of lands within the R-16 District. It is not intended to be available for future rezonings, nor as a means of expanding the boundaries of existing R-16 Districts.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the R-16 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

All development in the R-16 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The R-22, Multi-Family Residential District is primarily intended to accommodate multi-family and other forms of residential development.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the R-22 District in accordance with the following table. A “P” in the second column of the table indicates that the use is permitted by-right, subject to compliance with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance. An “S” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all zoning districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2. Developments that are subject to Section 3.17, Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) developments, shall also be subject to the requirements of Section 5.10.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

All development in the R-22 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The Affordable Dwelling Unit Program has been established to assist in the provision of housing to persons of moderate income by (a) promoting the development of a full range of housing choices, and (b) requiring the construction and continued existence of dwelling units which are affordable for purchase by households whose income is greater than thirty percent (30%) and less than seventy percent (70%) and affordable for rental by households whose income is greater than thirty percent (30%) and less than fifty percent (50%) of the median income for the Washington Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area (PMSA).

As part of the provision of ADUs, the following regulations apply to existing residential zoning districts when providing the requisite number of affordable units within a proposed development.

Notwithstanding any of the requirements of this Section, all other district regulations apply.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   Purpose. These regulations for the R-1 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed one and two-tenths (1.2) dwelling units per acre.
2. B.
   Permitted Uses. Affordable dwelling unit developments may consist of single family detached dwelling units.
3. C.
   Lot and Building Requirements. Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development in the R-1 district.

   1. 1.
      Lot Size: 36,300 square feet.
   2. 2.
      Lot width

      1. a.
         Single-Family Detached: Eighty (80) feet minimum
      2. b.
         Single –Family Detached (Corner): One hundred (100) feet minimum
   3. 3.
      Yards

      1. a.
         Front: Thirty (30) feet minimum
      2. b.
         Side: Twenty (20) feet minimum
      3. c.
         Rear: Thirty (30) feet minimum

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   Purpose. These regulations for the R-1 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed one and two-tenths (1.2) dwelling units per acre.
2. B.
   Permitted Uses. These regulations for the R-2 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed two and four-tenths (2.4) dwelling units per acre.
3. C.
   Lot and Building Requirements. Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development, whether traditional design or cluster, in the R-2 district.

   1. 1.
      Lot Size: 18,150 square feet
   2. 2.
      Lot Width:

      1. a.
         Single-Family Detached: Seventy-two (72) feet minimum
      2. b.
         Single-Family Detached (Corner): Eighty-eight (88) feet
   3. 3.
      Yards:

      1. a.
         Front: Twenty-five (25) feet minimum
      2. b.
         Side: Fifteen (15) feet minimum
      3. c.
         Rear: Twenty-five (25) feet minimum

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   Purpose. These regulations for the R-4 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed four and eight-tenths (4.8) dwelling units per acre.
2. B.
   Permitted Uses. Affordable dwelling unit developments may consist of single family detached dwelling units.
3. C.
   Lot and Building Requirements. Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development in the R-4 district.

   1. 1.
      Lot Size: 9,075 square feet.
   2. 2.
      Lot width

      1. a.
         Single-Family Detached: Sixty (60) feet minimum
      2. b.
         Single –Family Detached (Corner): Seventy-two (72) feet minimum
   3. 3.
      Yards

      1. a.
         Front (Principal Building): Fifteen (15)) feet minimum
      2. b.
         Front (Garage Entrance): Twenty (20) feet minimum
      3. c.
         Side: Ten (10) feet minimum
      4. d.
         Rear: Twenty (20) feet minimum

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   Purpose. These regulations for the R-6 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed seven and two-tenths (7.2) dwelling units per acre.
2. B.
   Permitted Uses. Affordable dwelling unit developments may consist of single family detached dwelling units and duplex dwelling units.
3. C.
   Lot and Building Requirements. Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development, whether traditional design or cluster, in the R-6 district.

   1. 1.
      Lot Size: 9,075 square feet.
   2. 2.
      Lot width

      1. a.
         Single-Family Detached: Sixty (60) feet minimum
      2. b.
         Single –Family Detached (Corner): Seventy-two (72) feet minimum
      3. c.
         Duplex, vertical: Thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) feet minimum
      4. d.
         Duplex, vertical (Corner): Forty-five (45) feet minimum
      5. e.
         Duplex, Horizontal: Sixty (60) feet minimum
      6. f.
         Duplex, Horizontal (Corner): Seventy-two (72) feet minimum
   3. 3.
      Yards

      1. a.
         Front (Principal Building): Fifteen (15)) feet minimum
      2. b.
         Front (Garage Entrance): Twenty (20) feet minimum
      3. c.
         Side: Ten (10) feet minimum
      4. d.
         Rear: Twenty (20) feet minimum

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   Purpose. These regulations for the R-8 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed nine and six-tenths (9.6) dwelling units per acre.
2. B.
   Permitted Uses. Affordable dwelling unit developments may consist of single family detached, single-family attached and duplex dwelling units.
3. C.
   Lot and Building Requirements. Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development, whether traditional design or cluster, in the R-8 district.

   1. 1.
      Lot Size:

      1. a.
         Single-Family Detached: 5,525 Square feet
      2. b.
         Single-Family Attached (Corner and end lots): 2,550 square feet
      3. c.
         Single-Family Attached (Interior lots): 1,700 square feet
   2. 2.
      Lot width

      1. a.
         Single-Family Detached: Sixty (60) feet minimum
      2. b.
         Single –Family Detached (Corner): Seventy-two (72) feet minimum
      3. c.
         Single-Family Attached (Corner and end lots): Twenty-four (24) feet minimum
      4. d.
         Single-Family Attached (Interior lots): Sixteen (16) feet minimum
      5. e.
         Duplex, Vertical: Thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) feet minimum
      6. f.
         Duplex, Vertical (Corner): Forty-five (45) feet minimum
      7. g.
         Duplex, Horizontal: Seventy-five (75) feet minimum
      8. h.
         Duplex, Horizontal (Corner): Ninety (90) feet minimum
   3. 3.
      Yards

      1. a.
         Front (Principal Building): Fifteen (15)) feet minimum
      2. b.
         Front (Garage Entrance): Twenty (20) feet minimum
      3. c.
         Side: Ten (10) feet minimum, Zero (0) feet for interior townhouse unit
      4. d.
         Rear: Twenty (20) feet minimum

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   These regulations for the R-16 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed 17.6 dwelling units per acre for multi family and 11 dwelling units per acre for single-family attached. Overall density for R-16 projects may not exceed 13.2 dwelling units per acre for projects containing a mix of multi-family and single-family attached dwelling units.
2. B.
   Affordable dwelling unit developments may consist of single-family attached and multi-family dwelling units.
3. C.
   Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development, whether traditional design or cluster, in the R-16 district.

   1. 1.
      Lot Size: No minimum lot size
   2. 2.
      Lot Width:

      1. a.
         Single Family Attached (corner and end lots): 24 feet minimum
      2. b.
         Single Family Attached (interior lots): 16 feet minimum.
      3. c.
         Multi-family: 90 feet minimum.
   3. 3.
      Yards:

      1. a.
         Multi- Family

         1. i.
            Front: 30 feet minimum
         2. ii.
            Side: 30 feet minimum
         3. iii.
            Rear: 30 feet minimum
      2. b.
         Single- Family Attached

         1. i.
            Front: 10 feet minimum
         2. ii.
            Side (end units): 10 feet minimum
         3. iii.
            Rear: 20 feet minimum

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   Purpose. These regulations for the R-22 district are established to provide for affordable dwelling unit developments at a density not to exceed 24.2 dwelling units per acre.
2. B.
   Permitted Uses. Affordable dwelling unit developments may consist of multi-family dwelling units.
3. C.
   Lot and Building Requirements. Unless otherwise provided for below, the lot, building, setback and access requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments shall be the same as those for other lots within the subject development in the R-22 district.

   1. 1.
      Lot Size: No minimum requirement.
   2. 2.
      Lot Width

      1. a.
         Multi-family: 90 feet minimum.
   3. 3.
      Yards

      1. a.
         Multi- Family

         1. i.
            Front: 30 feet minimum
         2. ii.
            Side: 30 feet minimum
         3. iii.
            Rear: 30 feet minimum

Effective on: 1/1/1901