- Permits Required for Construction in the Town of Leesburg
- Zoning Permit
- Home Occupation Permit
- Sign Permit
- Temporary Use Permit
- Where to Apply for Permits
- Related Links
Permits Required for Construction in the Town of Leesburg
Before beginning construction in the Town of Leesburg, you must first obtain permits from the appropriate Town agency. All new construction, alterations, additions, decks, screened porches, sheds, interior alterations, finishing basements and swimming pools require zoning approval from the Department of Planning, Zoning and Development.
Zoning approval is also required for any change of use, home occupations, signs, temporary uses and construction job site trailers.
Properties located within the H-1 Old and Historic and H-2 Corridor Overlay district require Board of Architectural Review approval for any exterior alterations to buildings, signs, fences, walkways, driveways, and light fixtures. Please contact the Preservation Planner for details at (703) 771- 2773.
If you are uncertain whether your project needs zoning approval, for information about minimum yard or other zoning requirements, please contact the Department of Planning, Zoning & Development at (703) 771-2765
Zoning review verifies that the intended use and location of the project meets the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Please check with the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development (703) 777-0220 for information on building and other associated permit requirements.
Zoning Permit – Minimum Submission Requirements Include:
A complete zoning permit application form.
Note: Must be printed on legal size paper
Two site plans / survey plats showing property lines, all existing structures and the proposed location of the new building, addition, deck, swimming pool, or shed with dimensions, square footages, and distances from all property lines
Interior alterations do not require a plat; however a proposed floor plan layout is required for finishing your basement or commercial tenant floor plan.
See fee schedule for the cost of permits.
Home Occupation Permit – Minimum Submission Requirements Include:
A complete home occupation permit application form.
The Town of Leesburg Zoning Ordinance allows certain businesses and occupations to be conducted as a home occupation provided they comply with Section 9.4.3. A business license issued by the Finance Department (703-771-2715) is required.
See fee schedule for cost of permit.
Sign Permit – Minimum Submission Requirements Include:
A complete sign permit application form.
A separate sign application is required for each sign. Each application shall be accompanied by two sets of plans demonstrating the size, character, color, letter style and design proposed; the method of illumination, if any; the exact location of the proposed sign, including a site diagram; and in the case of suspended or projecting signs, the method of fasting such signs to its supporting structure.
See fee schedule for cost of permit.
Temporary Use Permit – Minimum Submission Requirements Include:
A complete temporary use permit application form.
There are certain uses that may be permitted on a temporary basis in accordance with the zoning ordinance such as fireworks stands, Christmas tree sales, circus, tent revival and similar uses. Each application shall be accompanied by two site plans demonstrating the location of the proposed temporary use, proposed sign location, parking and customer area.
Where to Apply for Permits
Applications for a permit can be made at:
Planning, Zoning and Development Counter
Town of Leesburg Government Center
25 W. Market Street, 2 nd Floor
Leesburg, VA 20176
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 703-771-2765
