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On Wednesday, February 17th, the Loudoun County Board
of Supervisors voted to enact the Limestone Overlay District which
alters the way property owners use their land on over 14,000 areas north
and south of Leesburg. Don't miss out on important information regarding how the new
regulations affect land use and notices in deeds, site plans, tax and
subdivision records.
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March 8, 2010
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February 26, 2010
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In early 2009, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors authorized the
establishment of a volunteer sign collection program to remove illegally
placed signs within the Commonwealth of Virginia's right-of-ways
located in the county. The Code of Virginia (33.1-373; 33.1-375)
prohibits advertising within the limit of any highway, which includes
the roadway, shoulders and median strips.
February 25, 2010
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The Town of Leesburg is reviewing their sign regulations in Article 15
of the Zoning Ordinance to keep current with industry changes and Town
growth. The regulations were previously reviewed in 1996 and
comprehensively revised in 1983 (East Market Street Study). Prior to
public hearings to be held during Planning Commission and Town Council
meetings beginning in May 2010, core stakeholders have been contacted
for their consideration and discussion.
February 25, 2010
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On Wednesday, February 17th, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
voted to impose the Limestone Overlay District which alters the way property owners use their land on over 14,000 areas north and south of
Leesburg. The LOD regulations apply to all land development
applications and those property owners who disturb land within the district.
February 25, 2010
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Last year, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (BOS)
voted to move forward with opting into portions of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. Loudoun County is not a tidewater county and is not required to impose the Bay Act regulations on property owners. The proposed regulations aim to reduce pollution runoff into the Chesapeake Bay by implementing certain restrictions on agriculture and other land uses in Loudoun County.
After months of debate, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (LCBOS) is set to vote on adopting a Limestone Overlay District (LOD) intended to alter the way property owners use their land on over 14,000 areas north and south of Leesburg. The proposed regulations prohibit "land disturbing activities" and require property owners to conduct expensive geological studies before constructing barns, additions, swimming pools or large gardens.
December 16, 2009
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Earlier in the year, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (BOS)
voted to move forward with the implementation of portions of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and directed county staff to develop a work program for development and enactment of the associated regulations. The proposed regulations aim to reduce pollution runoff into the Chesapeake Bay by implementing certain restrictions on agriculture and other land uses. The BOS further directed that the Planning Commission work with
stakeholders groups, including DAAR, as part of the process.
November 24, 2009
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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (LCBOS) continued their review and consideration this month of a Limestone Overlay District (LOD) intended to place land use restrictions on 1,200 property owners on 14,000 acres north and south of Leesburg. The LCBOS Transportation and Land Use Committee (TLUC) met on November 18th to discuss the proposed regulations and concerns raised since the public hearing on the issue in September.
October 29, 2009
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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (LCBOS) is considering adoption of a Limestone Overlay District (LOD) intended to limit development on 14,000 areas north and south of Leesburg and impose overly restrictive regulations and financial burdens on 12,000 existing property owners. In addition to slowing growth in the area, the proposed regulations would prohibit "land disturbing activities" and require property owners to conduct expensive geological studies before constructing barns/sheds, building additions, swimming pools or large gardens.
Last month, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (LCBOS) voted to extend a program that authorizes a volunteer sign collection group to remove illegally placed signs within the Commonwealth of Virginia's right-of-ways located in the County. Although the volunteer group has been advised to only collect signs within 5 feet of the pavements edge and or 5 feet from the shoulder, we have received reports from members that signs have been stolen from private property and vehicles.
