Leesburg City Zoning Code

Repealed 10/11/06 per Ordinance 2006-O-35 - deleted O-2 District.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The O-1, General Office District is established to provide locations where predominately office uses may be located in a low-intensity manner as a transitional land use between residential and higher intensity uses. The district is generally appropriate for office development including incidental support services and retail uses, provided they are intended solely to serve employees of the permitted uses.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the O-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” or an “M” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the appropriate Special Exception or Minor 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.

(Ord. 2023-O-009, April 25, 2023) 

Effective on: 4/25/2023

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

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The B-1, Community (Downtown) Business District is established in recognition of the mixed-use core area as the center of Leesburg’s employment, tourism and specialty commercial activity. The small to medium size, pedestrian-oriented retail uses that attract shoppers and tourists from throughout the region are considered primary uses. Residential uses -typically above the ground floor of retail uses- are also considered primary uses within the B-1 District. Some office, financial and personal service uses are allowed as secondary uses in the B-1 District. The district is generally appropriate for application in the core area, designated in the Town Plan for “Downtown” development. It is intended that this area remain a viable mixed-use core and that the goals of the H-1 Overlay District be promoted and enhanced throughout the B-1 District.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the B-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” or an “M” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the appropriate Special Exception or Minor 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 B-1 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

Map showing building height limitations as described in Note [7] above.

Map showing the area where first floor non-residential is required in the B-1 District as described in revised Section 6.3.3. Note [8] above.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The B-2, Established Corridor Commercial District is established solely to accommodate previously approved corridor commercial development and to permit reasonable development of lands within existing B-2 zoning Districts. The district is not intended to be available for future rezonings, nor as a means of expanding the boundaries of existing B-2 Districts.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the B-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” or an “M” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the appropriate Special Exception or Minor 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.

(Ord. 2023-O-009, April 25, 2023) 

Effective on: 4/25/2023

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

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The B-3, Community Retail/Commercial District is intended primarily to accommodate moderate-size, retail and service-oriented land uses that serve Leesburg area residents. Uses within the B-3 District typically draw from a trade area of 3 to 5 miles. The district is generally appropriate for application in areas designated in the Town Plan for “Community Commercial” development.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the B-3 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” or an “M” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the appropriate Special Exception or Minor 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.

(Ord. 2023-O-009, April 25, 2023) 

Effective on: 4/25/2023

All development in the B-3 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The B-4, Mixed-Use Business District is primarily intended to accommodate a range of uses, including office and residential uses and retail sales uses that serve a regional trade area. Secondary uses intended to serve employees and occupants of permitted office and employment uses (e.g., conference facilities, hotels and ancillary retail uses) may also be allowed. The district is generally appropriate for the optional use for Regional Office as designated in the Town Plan.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the B-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” or an “M” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the appropriate Special Exception or Minor 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 B-4 District shall be subject to the following standards (See also Article 10):

Effective on: 1/1/1901

1. A.
   Mix of Uses. The following use mix standards are established in order to promote the intended mixed-use character of the B-4 District.

2. B.
   Development Phasing. Requests for B-4 zoning or site plan approval for development in the B-4 District shall be accompanied by a phasing plan that identifies the stages of development build-out. The phasing plan shall identify the sequence of development for all proposed land uses and include information regarding the phasing of internal and external traffic circulation systems, amenities, and utility improvements that will be constructed to support the proposed development. The applicant shall provide assurances that all the use categories will be constructed and that the project will, in fact, result in the type of multi-use development proposed. The Town Council may require performance guarantees or such other measures, as it deems reasonable and necessary to assure the proper phasing of development and to assure the provision of public amenities and public facilities upon completion of each phase or upon full development. At no time shall the number of residential uses exceed the maximum ratio established in Sec. [1]-A.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

The I-1, Industrial/Research Park District is established solely to accommodate previously approved industrial/research park development and to permit reasonable development of lands within existing I-1 Districts until such time as those lands are rezoned to classifications that are consistent with the Town Plan. The I-1 District is not intended to be available for future rezonings, nor as a means of expanding the boundaries of existing I-1 Districts.

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Uses are allowed in the I-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” or an “M” in the second column of the table indicates that the use may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the appropriate Special Exception or Minor Special Exception procedures of Sec. 3.4. For a summary of uses permitted in all districts, see the Use Table in Sec. 9.2.

(Ord. 2023-O-009, April 25, 2023) 

Effective on: 4/25/2023

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

Effective on: 1/1/1901