What parts of the DCSM are proposed for amendment?

Proposed changes affect Article 5 Section 5-400 and Article 11 Sections 11-160, 11-200, and 11-300, including Section 5-410 and 5-420.1.A.(1).

How do the amendments affect development near floodplains?

They clarify staff titles and allow mixed-use development in certain locations within or close to the major floodplain under revised conditions.

Public Hearing — 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA

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Leesburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. to consider proposed amendments to the Design and Construction Standards Manual related to floodplain policy, interpretations, revisions, and definitions. The amendments clarify staff titles and adjust mixed-use allowances near floodplain limits.

Key Takeaways

Public hearing: May 26, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
Location: Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street
DCSM amendments address floodplain rules and procedures
Changes include staff title clarifications and mixed-use permissions
Opportunity for public comment to affect local floodplain policy

Published: May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Leesburg
Address

25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA · 3 filings

Research context

3 filings at this address 6 public hearing notices in Leesburg (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the public hearing
Go to Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street on May 26, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. to speak or listen.
2
Submit written comments
Provide written comments to Leesburg Town Council before the hearing date (contact details available from the Town of Leesburg).
3
Review proposed amendments
Read DCSM Amendment TLENOA2026-0001 (request from Town planning staff) to see specific language changes for Sections 5-410 and 5-420.1.A.(1).

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the Leesburg Town Council public hearing?: The hearing is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg.
What parts of the DCSM are proposed for amendment?: Proposed changes affect Article 5 Section 5-400 and Article 11 Sections 11-160, 11-200, and 11-300, including Section 5-410 and 5-420.1.A.(1).
How do the amendments affect development near floodplains?: They clarify staff titles and allow mixed-use development in certain locations within or close to the major floodplain under revised conditions.

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Legal terms in this notice

Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM): Town's technical rules and standards for building and infrastructure design and construction.
Floodplain: Land area susceptible to flooding, used to guide development and safety measures.
Mixed use: Development combining residential, commercial, or other uses within the same building or site.

Full Notice Text

TOWN OF LEESBURGNOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGTO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THEDESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS MANUAL (DCSM)ARTICLE 5 SECTION 5-400 FLOODPLAIN POLICY ANDGUIDELINES; ARTICLE 11 SECTIONS 11-160 INTERPRETATIONS; 11-200 REVISIONS; AND 11-300 DEFINITIONSPursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, asamended, the LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, MAY 26,2026, AT 7:00 P.M. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176to consider Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) Amendment TLENOA2026-0001 torevise the following sections of the DCSM:1.	 Section 5-410 to clarify Staff title changes and add word “Regulations”.2.	 Section 5-420.1.A.(1) to permit mixed use in the major floodplain or closer than 2 feet verticaland 15 feet horizontal from the major floodplain limits on the

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