Leesburg
Zoning districts
16 districts, grouped by category.
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2Commercial
5Community (Downtown) Business District
- Max height
- 65 ft
- Front setback
- 1 ft
- Permitted uses
- 2
Established Corridor Commercial District
Community Retail/Commercial District
Mixed-Use Business District
- Front setback
- 20 ft
- Permitted uses
- 1
General Office District
- Front setback
- 20 ft
- Permitted uses
- 1
Other
1Residential
7Single-Family Residential District
- Min lot
- 43,560 sq ft (1 ac)
- Front setback
- 30 ft
- Max density
- 1 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 2
Residential District R-16
- Min lot
- 87,120 sq ft (2 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 8
Single-Family Residential District
- Min lot
- 21,780 sq ft (0.5 ac)
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Max density
- 2 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 2
Residential District R-22
- Min lot
- 87,120 sq ft (2 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 7
Residential District R-4
- Min lot
- 87,120 sq ft (2 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 27
Residential District R-6
- Min lot
- 87,120 sq ft (2 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 19
Residential District R-8
- Min lot
- 87,120 sq ft (2 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 9
General provisions
487 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
No materials may be stored within required setbacks, and all materials stored outside shall be adequately buffered and screened from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.
The use is limited to no more than 60% of the property. Property is defined as an individual subdivided lot.
This use is limited to the storage of public government fleet vehicles. The use is limited to no more than 60% of the property. This use shall not be located closer than 500 feet to any residential use or residential zoning district.
The use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials must meet all federal, state and local codes.
Accessory outdoor storage not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the building area of the primary use or 10,000 square feet (whichever is lesser of the two) is permitted by-right subject to the use standards of Sec. 9.3.17.2 Outdoor Storage.
The maximum number of Homestay lodgers per night shall not exceed six (6).
A homestay, or temporary short-term lodging, is the use of a residential dwelling, in whole or in part, intended for transient lodging in exchange for a fee. The maximum number of Homestay lodgers per night shall not exceed six (6).
There shall be a minimum lot size requirement of two (2) acres, and any structure used for the confinement, care or breeding of animals shall be located at least 200 feet from adjoining lot lines.
The operator shall maintain all facilities within a fully enclosed structure that is adequately soundproofed and constructed so there is no emission of odor or noise detrimental to other property in the area.
Prior to occupancy, the operator shall provide certification from an acoustical engineer licensed to practice in Virginia that the interior noise of the accessory kennel use has been attenuated not to exceed 65 dBA at the property line or within 25 feet of the premises, whichever is less.
No lumber or building materials may be stored within required setbacks, and all lumber and building materials stored outside shall be adequately buffered and screened from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.
The Microbrewery prepares handcrafted beers, and/or other malt beverages, distributed for off-premises consumption in hand-capped or sealed containers in quantities up to one-half barrel (15.5 gallons), up to a maximum of 5,000 barrels (31 gallons per barrel) per year.
Storage units shall be provided for long-term storage only, and all storage shall be within completely enclosed buildings.
The standards of this section shall apply to all multi-family development and all single-family attached (townhouse) development exceeding a density of 8 dwelling units per acre.
No outdoor activity, including loading, unloading, maintenance, truck idling, or related activity shall occur between the hours of 9:00 pm and 7:00 am.
Centers may be comprised of a collection of stores including a mix of retail, service, and office uses and may include, but are not limited to, cattery, convenience food store, pharmacy (without drive-through facility), grocery store, eating establishment, eating establishment fast food (without drive-through facility), child care center, recreation facility (gymnasium, exercise and weight room facilities, martial arts studio, etc.), exercise studio, dance studio, retail use, mailing services, personal service establishment, and bank (without drive-through facility).
No alterations to the exterior appearance of the building or any accessory structure or the premises shall be made which changes the residential character of the property.
No alterations to the exterior appearance of the building or any accessory structure or the premises shall be made which changes the residential character of the property.
Brewpubs are permitted by right in accordance with the use standards provided below: 1. All brewing ingredients shall be stored indoors. 2. All exhaust from the brewing process shall be collected in a non-venting, stack condenser-type system...
Brewpubs are permitted by right in accordance with the use standards provided below: All brewing ingredients shall be stored indoors. All exhaust from the brewing process shall be collected in a non-venting, stack condenser-type system and not vented directly into the atmosphere.
Source documents
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