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The Business Assistance Team (BAT)

Purpose Statement

To offer a collaborative and holistic approach to supporting businesses, fostering customer education, and delivering unparalleled customer service. Through our cross-departmental expertise, we aim to empower our customers to navigate the development and permitting processes, achieve operational success, and create positive economic impact to the Town.

Town of Leesburg Departments & Divisions

Hover over the boxes below to learn how each department can help you through the development process. Each box can be clicked to direct you to the department’s website for more information.

BAT Leader

Contact: Melanie Scoggins
[email protected]
571-271-1206

Area of Expertise: Customer Service

How we can help: For general questions and assistance, contact the BAT Leader

Website: https://chooseleesburg.com/

Economic Development

Contact: Melanie Scoggins
[email protected]
571-271-1206

Area of Expertise: Business Attraction and Retention Ombudsman

How we can help: Provide resources and support during all phases of the business lifecycle from the Town and outside community partners.

Website: https://chooseleesburg.com/

Utilities – Water & Sewer

Contact: Betsy Payne
[email protected]
703-771-2762

Area of Expertise: Water and Sewer Utility Permit, Process and Fees

How we can help: Provide guidance and support to obtain water and sanitary sewer services for your project.

Website: https://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/utilities-water-and-sewer

Community Development: Zoning

Contact: Shelby Miller
[email protected]
703-737-7183

Area of Expertise: Zoning Permits and Land Use Process

How we can help: Approve permits for new construction, commercial fit-up, signage, and temporary uses, as well as manage approvals for rezoning, special exceptions, & special projects.

Website: https://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/community-development/applications-and-checklists/planning-zoning-and-preservation

Community Development: Engineering Review

Contact: Bill Ackman
[email protected]
703-669-3161

Area of Expertise: Engineering Land Use Process

How we can help: Guide through engineering regulations for site plans, subdivision plats, and other land development applications.

Website: https://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/community-development/applications-and-checklists/planning-zoning-and-preservation

Community Development: Historic Preservation

Contact: Lauren Murphy
[email protected]
703-771-2773

Area of Expertise: Historic Preservation, Architectural Design, and Certificates of Appropriateness for Downtown

How we can help: Assist with preparing and processing Certificates of Appropriateness in the Old & Historic (H-1), Historic Corridor (H-2), and Gateway Overlay Districts.

Website: www.leesburgva.gov/preservation

Finance
Department

Contact: Kemper Winstead
[email protected]
703-771-7744

Area of Expertise: Business Licensing

How we can help: Provide guidance to properly file and pay business taxes to obtain a business license, as well as to understand additional filings that may be necessary.

Website: https://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/finance/taxes-fees/business-taxes

Public Works & Capital Projects

Contact: Danielle Southerland
[email protected]
703-737-7069

Area of Expertise: Right of Way Permits, Bonding

How we can help: Provide assistance with trash and recycling services, traffic management services, and snow removal operations.

Website: https://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/public-works

Leesburg Police

Department

Contact: Michele Bowman, Manager
[email protected]
703-771-6509

Area of Expertise: Community Engagement

How we can help: Provide information and advice on crime prevention and security measures.

Website: https://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/police/office-of-the-chief/police-public-information-office

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The Business Assistance Team (BAT)

Purpose Statement

Town of Leesburg Departments & Divisions

BAT Leader

Economic Development

Utilities – Water & Sewer

Community Development: Zoning

Community Development: Engineering Review

Community Development: Historic Preservation

Finance
Department

Public Works & Capital Projects

Leesburg Police

Department

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