7.10.7, 7.10.8, 7.10.10, 7.10.11, 7.10.12
Dimensional standards
Extracted standards
22 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Building heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. governed by Building HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. Map
The following table details requirements for principal buildings in height zones designated by the Building Height Map. No portion of any building shall be less than the minimum stories required by the Building Height Map.
Other
- Minimum clearance from sidewalk to awning8 ft
May project over a sidewalk; however, there must be a minimum eight-foot (8') clearance from the sidewalk to the lowest portion of the structure.
- Awnings shall not be internally illuminated
Awnings shall not be internally illuminated.
- Awnings shall be durable materials
Awnings shall be constructed of durable materials such as canvas or like material that will not fade or tear easily. Plasticized, metal, rigid, cubed or curved awnings or mansard style canopies are prohibited.
- Minimum projection from building façade24 in
Shall project a minimum of twenty-four inches (24") away from the building façade to which they are attached.
- Maximum bay window projection4 ft
Bay Windows, when elevated above a finished floor; and where the extension projects no more than four feet (4') from the principal building.
- Maximum cantilever projection2 ft
A cantilevered portion of a building not extending more than two feet (2') from the principal building.
- Building colors shall not function as a sign
Colors should not be chosen so that the building functions as a sign; this includes colors identifiable with a franchise or chain business.
- Maximum display window projection2 ft
Display windows not projecting more than two feet (2') from the principal building.
- Green roofs encouraged
Green roofs are encouraged to meet required best management practices.
- Maximum ground floor extension projection4 ft
Extensions of a finished floor at ground level when the extension projects no more than four feet (4') from the principal building and does not constitute more than forty percent (40%) of the façade.
- Ground floor nonresidential requirement on public streets50 pct
In the CD-MUR, CD-MUO and CD-CC sub-districts where buildings proposed as part of a rezoning request have frontage on existing or planned public streets, at least fifty percent (50%) of the ground floor area of such buildings must be designed for and devoted to nonresidential uses.
- Colored roofing materials with high reflectance encouraged
Colored roofing materials that have a high reflectance value are encouraged.
- Increased useable open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. for >12 du/acdu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.10 pct
For any development proposing more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre in the CD-RM (if no single-family detached units), CD-RH, CD-MUR, CD-C, CD-MUO and CD-CC sub-districts the applicant shall provide at least ten percent (10%) of the site as useable open space as defined in Sec. 7.10.5.G.
- Mix of unit sizes required for >12 du/acdu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.
For any development proposing more than twelve (12) dwelling units per acre in the CD-RM, CD-RH, CD-MUR, CD-C, CD-MUO and CD-CC sub-districts the applicant shall provide a mix of unit sizes.
- Mix of unit types required for >5 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
For any development comprised of more than five (5) acres in the CD-RM, CD-RH, CD-MUR and CD-MUO sub-districts there shall be a mix of the unit types allowed in the district.
- Minimum nonresidential GFA for residential rezoningRezoningChanging which district applies to a parcel — a legislative act, not an administrative one. in CD-C, CD-MUO, CD-CC40 pct
Any rezoning plan in the CD-C, CD-MUO and CD-CC sub-districts that contains residential uses shall include a minimum of forty percent (40%) of the proposed building Gross Floor Area (GFA) area of the development to be devoted to nonresidential uses.
- Maximum RBTL adjustment5 ft
The Required Build-to Line may be adjusted back by no more than 5 feet from that which is shown on the cross-sections contained in Sec. 7.10.11.A.
- Sidewalks continuous across driveways
Sidewalks shall be continuous across driveways and alleys.
- Maximum street light pole heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.14 ft
Pedestrian-scale street lighting meeting the Town of Leesburg specifications shall be installed within the tree zone between the street and sidewalk. Streetlight poles shall be no taller than fourteen feet (14') including the base.
- Street tree spacing
One medium or large canopy street tree shall be provided for every forty feet (40'), or one understory tree shall be provided for every fifteen feet (15') where conditions do not favor a canopy tree, of lot frontage in the tree zone between the sidewalk and street curb.
- Screening walls over 20 ft shall be articulated
Walls used for screening, including walls required by Sec. 7.10.4 for parking within side yards, in excess of twenty feet (20') in length shall be articulated, with such features as projections/recessions (such as columns, pilasters, and paneling) and variable colors or details, at least every twenty feet (20'). The wall shall be capped and in a way that complements the design of the wall.
From the ordinance
General design, streetscape, and modification standards for the CD District.
Parking requirements
{
"1_bedroom": "1 space/unit",
"2_bedroom": "1.5 spaces/unit",
"3+_bedroom": "2.5 spaces/unit",
"efficiency": "1 space/unit"
}