Coffee shop · Leesburg — ClearToOpen requirements report

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This address is inside the Town of Leesburg — Leesburg Town Code applies, not Loudoun County's.

Coffee shop at King St NE, Leesburg, VA

6 requirements · 5 answered from the published code · 1 needs a human

ClearToOpen summarizes the published local code. It isn’t legal advice — verify with the issuing office before you act.

Zoning / permitted use at this address
Required
The location must be zoned for retail food service. Confirm the use is permitted at this address before signing a lease.
Who to contact: Leesburg Dept. of Plan Review (sample)

Business, Professional & Occupational License (BPOL)
Required
A business license is required before you operate. Fee basis is gross receipts; renews annually.
Who to contact: Leesburg Dept. of Finance (sample)
Food Establishment Permit
Required
A shop serving prepared food and drink needs a health permit through the Virginia Department of Health (Loudoun office) before opening.
Who to contact: VDH — Loudoun Health District (sample)
Sign permit for a storefront sign
Likely required — verify
A storefront sign requires a permit; size and placement are regulated. Verify with the town before ordering signage.
Who to contact: Leesburg Zoning Administration (sample)
Building permits & certificate of occupancy
Required
Any build-out or change of use triggers building permits and a certificate of occupancy before you can open the doors.
Who to contact: Loudoun County Building & Development (sample)

🤝 Playing licensed music in your shop — not settled by local code
Can't determine from local code
We won’t guess. Music performance licensing (ASCAP/BMI) is governed by federal copyright law and private licensing, not the Leesburg Town Code. The local code doesn't answer this, so we won't guess.
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