Zoning Ordinance Rewrite

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The Town has engaged Kendig Keast Collaborative as consultants for a comprehensive rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance. Main goals of the rewrite include:

  • Facilitating implementation of the Legacy Leesburg Town Plan, adopted by the Town Council in March 2022;
  • Compliance with modern zoning practices;
  • Codification as part of the Town Code;
  • Streamlined land development processes; and
  • A user-friendly, interactive online zoning platform.

The last comprehensive update of the Zoning Ordinance was adopted in February 2003.

The rewrite project began in June 2023 and is expected to be completed in 2026.

The Planning Commission Draft of the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite is now available for public review:

If you have questions or feedback, please contact our Customer Service Center at communitydevelopmentcustomerservice@leesburgva.gov or  (703) 771-2765


 Project Schedule

Summer 2023

Project Kickoff
Council/Commission/Board Briefings
Stakeholder Interviews
Focus Group Meetings Round 1

Fall 2023

Code Audit
Annotated Outline
Council/Commission/Board Briefings
Focus Group Meetings Round 2

Winter 2024

Articles 1 through 4 Draft Text Delivered
Public Open House #1
Council/Commission/Board Briefings 

Summer - Fall 2024

Articles 5 through 9 Draft Text Delivered
Public Open House #2
Council/Commission/Board Briefings

Winter 2025

Full Draft Ordinance Text Delivered
Focus Group Meetings Round 3
60-Day Public Review & Comment Period

Spring 2025 - Early 2026

Planning Commission Work Sessions
Planning Commission Public Hearing

Late 2026

Town Council Work Sessions
Town Council Public Hearing
New Ordinance Adopted


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