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Board of Architectural Review (BAR)
About the Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review’s (BAR) primary responsibility is to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for projects in the Old and Historic District (map), Gateway District, and H-2 Corridor (proffered properties only). The BAR reviews exterior alteration and new construction applications for projects ranging from small garages and sheds to residential additions and multi-building commercial developments. Members are appointed for their interest in the Town’s history and historic resources, as well as their relevant professional expertise. With backgrounds in architecture, real estate, historic preservation, construction, building conservation, and the law, the BAR is well-qualified to review and approve projects and to advise the Town Council on preservation issues.
Board of Architectural Review 2023 Annual Report
Board Members
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Term ends |
Tom O'Neil, Chair | 2026 |
Helen Aikman, Vice Chair | 2024 |
Julie Pastor, Parliamentarian | 2024 |
JP Andrews | 2026 |
Rick Brown | 2024 |
Judd Fuoto | 2026 |
Don Scheuerman, Jr. | 2024 |
Zach Cummings, Council Liaison | TERM |
Ron Campbell, Planning Commission Liaison | TERM |
Group Email Address: BAR@leesburgva.gov (This email address is for public comment on active cases only. Please email general submission questions to staff and submit application documents through eTRAKiT).
To submit your Certificate of Appropriateness application electronically, please file your application materials through eTRAKiT.
Board Documents
Please note that the Town of Leesburg uses Laserfiche, a third-party application, as its online agenda packet repository. Access to the documents in Laserfiche requires the use of a modern web browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge.
About the Design Review Process
Preservation staff assist applicants and BAR members throughout the design review process. Staff administratively approves applications for installing or replacing fences, paving driveways, adding landscape lighting, or changing an exterior paint color schemes. For larger projects, staff members work with applicants through the BAR review process to obtain the necessary approvals. For information about the permitting process for signs, exterior alterations, new construction or relocation of structures, please contact a member of the Preservation staff, listed below.