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Newspaper Notices

The Code of Virginia requires that all localities publish notices of all public hearings before the Town Council and Planning Commission.  The newspaper of record for the Town of Leesburg is Loudoun Now. Public hearing notices are published not more than 21 days and not less than 6 days prior to the hearing date.

Website Notices

In addition to publishing newspaper notices, the Town of Leesburg also publishes notices of public hearings on the Town website. The calendar below lists upcoming public hearings before the Town Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Board of Architectural Review, and Town Manager.

At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Qualified individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation to attend and/or participate in the public hearing, should contact staff to request the accommodation:

  • Town Council or Town Manager Public Hearings: email Eileen Boeing or call 703-771-2733
  • Planning Commission Public Hearings: email James David or call 703-771-2434
  • Board of Architectural Review Public Hearings: email Debi Parry or call 703-737-7023
  • Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearings: email Shelby Miller or call 703-737-7183

Three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Service by dialing 711.

Public Hearing Notice to Consider Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Articles 3, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 15

TOWN OF LEESBURG
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE
ARTICLES 3, 6, 7, 9, 10 AND 15

Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Leesburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg VA 20176 to consider the following amendments to the Town of Leesburg Zoning Ordinance (TLZO):

1. Amending TLZO Article 3 to specify an inactivity period for Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications in the Old and Historic Overlay District.
2. Amending TLZO Article 7 to specify an inactivity period for Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications in the Gateway Overlay District.
3. Amending TLZO Sec. 3.8 to require additional information for Wall Checks.
4. Amending TLZO Sec. 10.4.4.F to reconcile State Code requirements for Boundary Line Adjustments that result in a Lot Consolidation.
5. Amending TLZO Articles 6 and 9 to include the use “Trade/General Contractor”.
6. Amending TLZO Sec. 9.1.5 to remove the term “Transient Housing” as a prohibited use.
7. Amending TLZO Sec. 10.4.5.C.9 to allow pool covers in lieu of fencing around resident owned pools.
8. Amending TLZO Sec. 15.2.5 to include a size limitation for Temporary Signs.
9. Amending TLZO Sec. 15.3 to create a definition for “Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Sign”.
10. Amending TLZO Sec. 9.4.5 to increase sign area for electric vehicles, and to permit illuminated signage.

Copies and additional information regarding each of these proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments are available at the Department of Planning & Zoning located on the 2nd floor of Leesburg Town Hall, 25 W. Market Street, Leesburg VA 20176 during normal business hours (Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or by contacting Michael Watkins, Zoning Administrator, via email at mwatkins@leesburgva.gov, or via telephone at 703-737-7920. This zoning ordinance amendment application is identified as case number TLOA-2022-0010.

At this hearing all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at (703) 771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711.

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Public Input Sessions

In addition to formal public hearings, the Town often schedules open public meetings to provide citizens with information about specific projects or issues, and offer them an opportunity to ask questions and give feedback to Town staff. When these meetings are scheduled, they will be posted on the Public Input Sessions page.