Lexington, NC

Name: City Council — Lexington, NC
Start: 2026-08-24T18:00:00
Location: City Centre Council Chambers 200 N State St, Room 119

Recent Lexington City Council topics include planning & zoning, roads & infrastructure, housing, contracts & procurement, development projects, resolutions & ordinances.

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LexingtonNC averageUS Census ACS

Population

19,691

Per-capita income

$22,250

Median home value

$158,100

Bachelor's or higher

13%

Typical home value $275,047 +4.9% yr/yr · +35.8% 5-yr

Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances

Total revenue$125.4M (FY2023)

Total spending$102.4M (FY2023)

Taxes$21.0M (FY2023)

Debt outstanding$26.1M (FY2023)

Spending per resident$5,247 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey

2025417 housing units ($89.0M)

🗳️ Election results (12 races)

Local election returns — winner marked ✓.

School Board At-Large 2025-11-04

Debra Verdell ✓ 805 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 48

School Board 2025-11-04

Cheryl Leverett-Lide ✓ 121 · Angela McDuffie ✓ 104 · Patricia Miller ✓ 99 · Lewie Phillips 108 · Lisa Hathaway 71 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 2

Mayor 2025-11-04

Jason Hayes ✓ 828 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 34

City Council Ward 04 2025-11-04

John Burke ✓ 156 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 5

City Council Ward 03 2025-11-04

Matt Welborn ✓ 100 · Dylan R. Tucker 68 · Write-In (Miscellaneous)

City Council Ward 02 2025-11-04

Jim Myers ✓ 74 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 3

City Council Ward 01 2025-11-04

Keith Curry ✓ 145 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 4

School Board 2023-11-07

Brent D. Wall ✓ 247 · Darrick Horton ✓ 186 · Katherine Grindstaff Hinkle ✓ 158 · Cyretta L. Holt 170 · Pamela D. McAfee 39 · Marilyn Roman 39

Mayor 2023-11-07

Jason Hayes ✓ 1,533 · Burr W. Sullivan 747 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 3

City Council Ward 06 2023-11-07

Tommy Black ✓ 493 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 22

City Council Ward 05 2023-11-07

Garrett Holloway ✓ 312 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 8

City Council At-Large 2023-11-07

Joe Watkins ✓ 1,375 · Becky Klass ✓ 945 · Cody M. Beck 932 · Jack Youngblood 609 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 19 · Garrett Holloway (Write-In) 7

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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

City Council meeting for August 24, 2026

This is a routine city council meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items including the approval of previous minutes and various reports.

Approval of May 18, 2026 Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Minutes

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City Centre Council Chambers 200 N State St, Room 119

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Monday, August 24, 2026 6:00 PM City of Lexington, North Carolina City Centre 200 N. State St. Lexington, NC 27292 Meeting Agenda City Centre Council Chambers 200 N State St, Room 119 City Council City CouncilMeeting Agenda August 24, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Councilor Mickey Mouse 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ADOPT AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. May 18, 2026 Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Minutes 6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Please state your name and observe the three-minute time limit 8. REGULAR BUSINESS Final Testing of Agenda Items 9. CONSENT AGENDA 9. The following item(s) have either been recommended by a City Board or Commission, require a call for public hearing or are routine, non-controversial items. Consent Agenda item(s) will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of item(s). If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and voted upon separately. 10. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION 11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 12. CLOSED SESSION Enter Closed Session concerning Agenda Go Live 13. OPEN SESSION 14. ADJOURNMENT Anyone who needs an accommodation to participate in the meeting should notify City Administration at 336-248-3910 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting or call North Carolina Relay at 1-800-735-8262 . Page 1 of 1

Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Lexington council to hold public hearing on Holly Grove subdivision zoning

The Lexington City Council is holding a regular meeting that includes a public hearing and vote on conditional zoning for the Holly Grove Subdivision, which would amend street cross-section standards. The consent agenda covers several routine items, including a radio donation, contract extensions, and encroachment agreements. The council will also enter closed session for economic development and personnel matters.

Public hearing and conditional zoning for Holly Grove Subdivision (Ordinance 030-2026)
Accept donation of four Motorola APX 4500 mobile radios (Resolution 2026-025)
Contract extension with CDM Smith Inc. for wastewater treatment plant solids handling improvements
NCDOT encroachment agreements for E Old Hwy 64 and Front Street main extensions
Pipeline agreement with NCRR and Norfolk Southern for natural gas main relocation near E 1st Avenue railroad crossing

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Council Chambers 200 N State St. Lexington, NC 27292

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CITY OF LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL August 24, 2026 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Council Chambers 200 N State St. Lexington, NC 27292 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Holloway 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Please take a moment to the review the Agenda. Councilmembers are reminded of their duty to avoid conflicts of interest. Does any member have an actual or potential conflict of interest with respect to any matter on the agenda? 5. ADOPT AGENDA 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.1. Adoption of Meeting Minutes - Regular Meeting of August 10, 2026 5309 08102026 Minutes Attachments: 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS 8. PUBLIC COMMENT Please state your name and observe the three-minute time limit 9. REGULAR BUSINESS 9.1. Public Hearing and Conditional Zoning for Holly Grove Subdivision to consider an amendment to the Street Cross Sections by Ordinance 030-2026 5291 NPH_ConditionalZoning030-2026 1of2 1103_Street Sections Site Plan Zoning Map Application for Condition Zoning Attachments: 10. CONSENT AGENDA 10.1 . Accept Donation of four Motorola APX 4500 mobile radios by Resolution 2026-025 5285 Page 1 of 2 City Council Meeting Agenda August 24, 2026 Background information for radio donation Attachments: 10.2 . CDM Smith Inc. Contract Extension Agreement for the Lexington Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Improvements 5287 08242026 AmendmentofRatification_CDMSmithInc MasterAgreement Wastewater TreatmentPlant Attachments: 10.3 . North …

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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

Board reviews conditional zoning for Holly Grove Subdivision and a home demolition.

The Lexington Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on conditional zoning for the Holly Grove Subdivision. The board will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a single-family home at 120 South Payne Street. Standard procedural items, including agenda approval and public comments, will be addressed.

Public hearing on conditional zoning for Holly Grove Subdivision (Ordinance 018-2025)
Certificate of Appropriateness review for demolition of a home at 120 South Payne Street

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City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292

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CITY OF LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT September 21, 2026 6:00 PMRegular Meeting City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPT AGENDA Adopt Agenda 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. PETITIONS FROM CITIZENS Members of the public may address the Planning Board /Board of Adjustment. Please state name and address, and observe the three-minute time limit. 6. RECOGNITIONS 7. ITEMS BEFORE THE PLANNING BOARD 8. ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 8.1. Public Hearing and Conditional Zoning for Holly Grove Subdivision by Ordinance 018-2025 8.2. Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) - 2025-02 Demolition of Single Family Home - 120 South Payne Street 9. STAFF REPORT 9.1. Staff Report 10. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn Anyone who needs an accommodation to participate in the meeting should notify the Business and Community Development Department at 336-248-3900 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting Page 1 of 1

Recent meetings

Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

Planning Board considers conditional zoning for East Center Street Subdivision

The Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will meet to review development requests. The primary focus is a public hearing regarding conditional zoning for the East Center Street Subdivision.

Conditional Zoning for East Center Street Subdivision (Ordinance 013-2026)
Tom Test PB adjustment

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City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292

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CITY OF LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT July 20, 2026 6:00 PMRegular Meeting City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 Special Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPT AGENDA Adopt Agenda 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may address the Planning Board /Board of Adjustment. Please state name and address, and observe the three-minute time limit. 6. RECOGNITIONS 7. ITEMS BEFORE THE PLANNING BOARD 8. ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 8.1. Tom Test PB adjustment - no template appeared - title not populated 8.2. Public Hearing and Conditional Zoning for East Center Street Subdivision by Ordinance 013-2026 8.3. 9. STAFF REPORT 10. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn Anyone who needs an accommodation to participate in the meeting should notify the Business and Community Development Department at 336-248-3900 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting Page 1 of 1

Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

Planning Board meeting with no substantive items

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Lexington Planning Board/Board of Adjustment. The agenda includes standard items like call to order, approval of minutes, and public comment. The only listed business item is a placeholder labeled 'Edit for test', indicating no major decisions or discussions are scheduled.

7.1. Edit for test (placeholder item)

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✓ Decided: Test item recommended to city council in otherwise procedural meeting

The meeting was primarily procedural. The only item before the Planning Board was a test item that was recommended to city council with one nay vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

Adopted meeting agenda
Approved prior minutes
Recommended test item (Edit for test) to City Council (7-1)

City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292

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CITY OF LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT June 15, 2026 6:00 PMRegular Meeting City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPT AGENDA Adopt Agenda 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may address the Planning Board /Board of Adjustment. Please state name and address, and observe the three-minute time limit. 6. RECOGNITIONS Page 1 of 2 Planning Board/Board of AdjustmentMeeting Agenda June 15, 2026 7. ITEMS BEFORE THE PLANNING BOARD 7.1. Edit for test 8. ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 9. STAFF REPORT 10. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn Anyone who needs an accommodation to participate in the meeting should notify the Business and Community Development Department at 336-248-3900 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting Page 2 of 2

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

5112 — recommended to City Council

7 yea · 1 nay

Jack Waters yea · Vivian Royal yea · Jennifer Sarette yea · Robert Smith yea · Garland Beamer nay · Julie Harshaw yea · Darrick Horton yea · Thomas Paul Jarrett yea

The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 11:30 AM

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

Planning board meets, agenda contains only procedural items

The meeting will consider approval of previous minutes and hear public comment. No specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The agenda consists only of routine procedural matters.

Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes

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City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292

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CITY OF LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT June 2, 2026 11:30 AMRegular Meeting City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPT AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. May 18, 2026 Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Minutes 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. RECOGNITIONS 7. ITEMS BEFORE THE PLANNING BOARD 8. ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 9. STAFF REPORT 10. ADJOURNMENT Anyone who needs an accommodation to participate in the meeting should notify the Business and Community Development Department at 336-248-3900 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting Page 1 of 1

Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Human Relations Commission

Commission discusses park donations, housing event, scholarship updates

The Human Relations Commission will receive updates on Parks & Recreation donations and sponsorships, a housing event, and the 2026 scholarship program. They will also consider a service plaque for a former member and a staff report. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

Update on Parks & Recreation donation and sponsorship program
Update on Housing Event
2026 Human Relations Commission Scholarship Program update
Service plaque for former HRC member
Approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes

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City Hall Vernon G. Price, Jr. Council Chambers 28 W. Center St. Lexington, NC 27292

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CITY OF LEXINGTON HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION June 1, 2026 6:00 PMRegular Meeting City Hall Vernon G. Price, Jr. Council Chambers 28 W. Center St. Lexington, NC 27292 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ADOPT AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Human Relations Commission Meeting Minutes - May 4, 2026 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. REGULAR BUSINESS Parks & Recreation Donation and Sponsorship Update Housing Event Update 2026 Human Relations Commission Scholarship Program Update Service Plaque for Former HRC Member 7. STAFF REPORT June 2026 Staff Report 8. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION DISCUSSION 9. ADJOURNMENT Anyone who needs an accommodation to participate in the meeting should notify City Administration at 336-248-3910 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting or call North Carolina Relay at 1-800-735-8262. Page 1 of 1

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADOPT AGENDA — Adopted

8 yea

Patricia King yea · Pamela McAfee yea · Pamela Harvey yea · Patty M. Small yea · Sharla Edwards yea · Anitra Wells yea · Thomas Sarette yea · Saro Vay yea

5209 — approved

8 yea

Patricia King yea · Pamela McAfee yea · Pamela Harvey yea · Patty M. Small yea · Sharla Edwards yea · Anitra Wells yea · Thomas Sarette yea · Saro Vay yea

5210 — tabled

8 yea

Patricia King yea · Pamela McAfee yea · Pamela Harvey yea · Patty M. Small yea · Sharla Edwards yea · Anitra Wells yea · Thomas Sarette yea · Saro Vay yea

5212 — approved

8 yea

Patricia King yea · Pamela McAfee yea · Pamela Harvey yea · Patty M. Small yea · Sharla Edwards yea · Anitra Wells yea · Thomas Sarette yea · Saro Vay yea

5213 — approved

8 yea

Patricia King yea · Pamela McAfee yea · Pamela Harvey yea · Patty M. Small yea · Sharla Edwards yea · Anitra Wells yea · Thomas Sarette yea · Saro Vay yea

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

8 yea

Patricia King yea · Pamela McAfee yea · Pamela Harvey yea · Patty M. Small yea · Sharla Edwards yea · Anitra Wells yea · Thomas Sarette yea · Saro Vay yea

Mon May 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Meeting largely procedural with no major decisions

This Lexington City Council meeting is mostly administrative: call to order, invocation, pledge, approval of minutes, and public comment. The only business listed is a test of the Legistar software, with no concrete ordinances, contracts, or public hearings specified.

Test of Legistar software (no substantive action taken)

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Council Chambers 28 West Center Street

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Monday, May 25, 2026 6:00 PM City of Lexington, North Carolina City Centre 200 N. State St. Lexington, NC 27292 Meeting Agenda Council Chambers 28 West Center Street City Council City CouncilMeeting Agenda May 25, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Councilor Sir Elton John 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ADOPT AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS V.1. TEST for Council meeting Testing of Legistar 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Please state your name and observe the three-minute time limit 8. REGULAR BUSINESS V.1. TEST for Council meeting Testing of Legistar 9. CONSENT AGENDA 9. The following item(s) have either been recommended by a City Board or Commission, require a call for public hearing or are routine, non-controversial items. Consent Agenda item(s) will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of item(s). If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and voted upon separately. 10. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION 11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 12. CLOSED SESSION Enter Closed Session concerning [INSERT INFO] as allowed by NCGS [INSERT NUMBER]. 13. OPEN SESSION 14. ADJOURNMENT Anyone who needs an accommodation to participate in the meeting should notify City Administration at 336-248-3910 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting or call North Carolina Relay at 1-800-735-8262 . Page 1 of 1

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADOPT AGENDA — approved

9 yea

Jason Hayes yea · John Burke yea · Keith Curry yea · Garrett Holloway yea · Jim Myers yea · Joe Watkins yea · Matt Welborn yea · Becky Klass yea · Tommy Black yea

APPROVAL OF MINUTES — approved

9 yea

Jason Hayes yea · John Burke yea · Keith Curry yea · Garrett Holloway yea · Jim Myers yea · Joe Watkins yea · Matt Welborn yea · Becky Klass yea · Tommy Black yea

5118 — no action

9 yea

Jason Hayes yea · John Burke yea · Keith Curry yea · Garrett Holloway yea · Jim Myers yea · Joe Watkins yea · Matt Welborn yea · Becky Klass yea · Tommy Black yea

5159 — approved

9 yea

Jason Hayes yea · John Burke yea · Keith Curry yea · Garrett Holloway yea · Jim Myers yea · Joe Watkins yea · Matt Welborn yea · Becky Klass yea · Tommy Black yea

Mon May 18, 2026 · 3:15 PM

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

Planning Board to consider conditional zoning for greenhouse at 101 North Carolina Avenue

The Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Frank Bell to build a permanent heated greenhouse. The proposal involves a 20x36 foot non-commercial structure on a 0.44-acre lot. The board will decide whether to recommend City Council approval of the zoning change.

Public hearing for conditional zoning of 101 North Carolina Avenue (Parcel 11116000E0009)
Proposed construction of a 20' x 36' x 16' heated greenhouse
Review of Ordinance 0xx-2026 to amend the Unified Development Ordinance Zoning Map

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City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292

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Monday, May 18, 2026 3:15 PM City of Lexington, North Carolina City Hall Vernon G. Price, Jr. Council Chambers 28 West Center Street Meeting Agenda City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Planning Board/Board of AdjustmentMeeting Agenda May 18, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPT AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. RECOGNITIONS 7. ITEMS BEFORE THE PLANNING BOARD 8. ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 8.1. Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Zoning for a 101 North Carolina Avenue by Ordinance 0xx-2026 Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Zoning for a 101 North Carolina Avenue by Ordinance 0xx-2026 CITY OF LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA ORDINANCE 0xx-2026 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA CONDITIONAL ZONING for 101 North carolina avenue WHEREAS, Frank Bell submitted an application, site plan, and building elevations as attachments, for conditional zoning to develop a greenhouse at 101 North Carolina Avenue; and WHEREAS, on May 18, 2026, Planning Board approved the following statement of consistency and reasonableness: “The proposed conditional zoning is consistent with the 2022 Land Use Plan, which states that Land uses and design that provide for outdoor enjoyment of patrons and residents are encouraged. (Outdoor dining, greenspace, parks, courtyards, parklets, trails, etc.).; and WHEREAS, at its meeting on M …

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Mon May 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

Planning Board to consider conditional zoning for greenhouse at 101 NC Ave

The Planning Board holds a public hearing to recommend approval or denial of a conditional zoning request for a greenhouse at 101 North Carolina Avenue. The board will also hear a staff report on recent City Council actions and historic preservation activities.

Public hearing on conditional zoning for a greenhouse at 101 North Carolina Avenue
Staff report notes City Council approved rezoning at 925 Cotton Grove Road (Ordinance 007-2026)
54-unit apartment project at 114 Forest Hill Road withdrawn due to funding constraints
City Council approved East Center Street Extension Subdivision (Ordinance 013-2026)
Historic Preservation Month events: open house May 21 and training opportunities

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✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends conditional zoning for 101 NC Ave

The board held a public hearing for a conditional zoning application at 101 North Carolina Avenue. After discussion, the board voted unanimously to recommend the zoning to City Council.

Recommended conditional zoning for 101 North Carolina Avenue to City Council (6-0)

City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292

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Monday, May 18, 2026 6:00 PM City of Lexington, North Carolina City Hall Vernon G. Price, Jr. Council Chambers 28 West Center Street Meeting Agenda City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Planning Board/Board of AdjustmentMeeting Agenda May 18, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPT AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting - March 16, 2026 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. RECOGNITIONS 7. ITEMS BEFORE THE PLANNING BOARD 8. ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 8.1. Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Zoning for a 101 North Carolina Avenue by Ordinance 0xx-2026 Public Hearing to consider a Conditional Zoning for a 101 North Carolina Avenue by Ordinance 0xx-2026 CITY OF LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA ORDINANCE 0xx-2026 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA CONDITIONAL ZONING for 101 North carolina avenue WHEREAS, Frank Bell submitted an application, site plan, and building elevations as attachments, for conditional zoning to develop a greenhouse at 101 North Carolina Avenue; and WHEREAS, on May 18, 2026, Planning Board approved the following statement of consistency and reasonableness: “The proposed conditional zoning is consistent with the 2022 Land Use Plan, which states that Land uses and design that provide for outdoor enjoyment of patrons and residents are encouraged. (Outdoor dining, greenspace, parks, cou …

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

ADOPT AGENDA — Adopted

6 yea

Jack Waters yea · Robert Smith yea · Tia Williams yea · Garland Beamer yea · Darrick Horton yea · Thomas Paul Jarrett yea

APPROVAL OF MINUTES — approved

6 yea

Jack Waters yea · Robert Smith yea · Tia Williams yea · Garland Beamer yea · Darrick Horton yea · Thomas Paul Jarrett yea

5197 — recommended to City Council

6 yea

Jack Waters yea · Robert Smith yea · Tia Williams yea · Garland Beamer yea · Darrick Horton yea · Thomas Paul Jarrett yea

ADJOURNMENT — adjourned

6 yea

Jack Waters yea · Robert Smith yea · Tia Williams yea · Garland Beamer yea · Darrick Horton yea · Thomas Paul Jarrett yea

Mon May 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Parks board considers electronic sign ordinance for neighborhoods

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with citizen petitions and approval of minutes. The main item is a discussion of an ordinance to permit electronic changeable copy signage in Traditional Neighborhood and Suburban Neighborhood Districts, originally adopted in 2021. Several other agenda items are listed as tests.

Ordinance No. 22-12 to allow electronic changeable copy signs in Traditional Neighborhood and Suburban Neighborhood Districts
Test item V.1: approval of agenda items (appears procedural)
Test item V.3: delegation item

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Robbins Recreation Center

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Monday, May 18, 2026 6:00 PM City of Lexington, North Carolina 512 South Hargrave Street Lexington, NC 27292 Meeting Agenda Robbins Recreation Center Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Parks and Recreation Advisory BoardMeeting Agenda May 18, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. PETITIONS FROM CITIZENS IV. ADOPT AGENDA V. REGULAR BUSINESS V.1. This is a test for approving agenda items This is a test for approving agenda items My recommendation is that this works Presenter: Josh Monk _________________________________________________________________________ __________ Summary: Test Now that I am reviewing the item, I have decided to make an edit. This is the edit. _________________________________________________________________________ __________ Recommendation: V.2. Test Item With IT Test Item With IT CITY OF LEXINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 22-12 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF LEXINGTON UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO PERMIT ELECTRONIC CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNAGE IN THE TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD AND SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICTS WHEREAS, the City’s Unified Development Ordinance is used as a tool for implementing the City’s Land Use Planning Policies, which provides a vision for future development that accommodates physical and economic expansion, while protecting the community’s valuable natural, cultural, and historical assets; and WHEREAS, to ensure the effectiveness of the Unified Development Ordinance, amendments are made from time to time in order to k …

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Mon May 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Agenda contains only test/placeholder items

The agenda for the Lexington City Council meeting on May 11, 2026, appears to include only test or placeholder entries such as 'Purchase of Clown Cars' and 'Testing Consent Items.' No substantive business items are listed. The meeting follows standard procedural steps like call to order, public comment, and consent agenda.

Purchase of Clown Cars (consent agenda)
Tom CC ordinance test (denied and added)
Training for Legistar 4/15
HRC Training Test

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City Centre Council Chambers 200 N State St, Room 119

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CITY OF LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL May 11, 2026 6:00 PMRegular Meeting City Centre Council Chambers 200 N State St, Room 119 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Councilor Ronald McDonald 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ADOPT AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS Tom CC ordinance test - Denied and added this Training for Legistar 4/15 HRC Training Test Purchase of Clown Cars Testing Consent Items 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Please state your name and observe the three-minute time limit 8. REGULAR BUSINESS Tom CC ordinance test - Denied and added this Training for Legistar 4/15 HRC Training Test Purchase of Clown Cars Testing Consent Items 9. CONSENT AGENDA Page 1 of 2 City CouncilMeeting Agenda May 11, 2026 9. The following item(s) have either been recommended by a City Board or Commission, require a call for public hearing or are routine, non-controversial items. Consent Agenda item(s) will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of item(s). If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and voted upon separately. Purchase of Clown Cars 10. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION 11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 12. CLOSED SESSION Enter Closed Session concerning [INSERT INFO] as allowed by NCGS [INSERT NUMBER]. 13. OPEN SESSION 14. ADJOURNMENT Anyone who needs an accommodation to participate in the meeting should notify City Administration at 336-248-3910 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the m …

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

5167 — approved

8 yea · 1 present

Jason Hayes yea · John Burke yea · Keith Curry yea · Garrett Holloway yea · Jim Myers present · Joe Watkins yea · Matt Welborn yea · Becky Klass yea · Tommy Black yea

5164 — accepted

8 yea · 1 present

Jason Hayes yea · John Burke yea · Keith Curry yea · Garrett Holloway yea · Jim Myers present · Joe Watkins yea · Matt Welborn yea · Becky Klass yea · Tommy Black yea

adopt the Consent Agenda

8 yea · 1 present

Jason Hayes yea · John Burke yea · Keith Curry yea · Garrett Holloway yea · Jim Myers present · Joe Watkins yea · Matt Welborn yea · Becky Klass yea · Tommy Black yea

Mon May 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Human Relations Commission

Commission to award $3,000 in scholarships to seniors

The Human Relations Commission will review and rank applications for three scholarships totaling $3,000. They will also discuss a donation to the Parks & Recreation Department, receive updates on a recognition day ceremony and a housing event, and finalize plans for a June retreat.

Review of scholarship applications for awards of $1,500, $1,000, and $500
Donation to Parks & Recreation Department for field trips or supplies
LCS Recognition Day ceremony on May 8, 2026 at South Lexington School
Housing event focused on home buying, credit repair, and banking
HRC Retreat scheduled for June 26, 2026 with menu finalization

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City Hall Vernon G. Price, Jr. Council Chambers 28 W. Center St. Lexington, NC 27292

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Monday, May 4, 2026 6:00 PM City of Lexington, North Carolina Vernon G. Price, Jr. City Council Chamber 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 Meeting Agenda City Hall Vernon G. Price, Jr. Council Chambers 28 W. Center St. Lexington, NC 27292 Human Relations Commission Human Relations CommissionMeeting Agenda May 4, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ADOPT AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. HRC Minutes 040652026Attachments: 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. REGULAR BUSINESS 6.1. 2026 Human Relations Commission Scholarship Program 2026 Human Relations Commission Scholarship Program 1. Human Relations Commission reviews the applications. 2. Human Relations Commission ranks the applications. 3. Human Relations Commission will determine the three scholarship recipients and what they will receive when presented with the award. Presenter: Sharla Edwards, Chair _________________________________________________________________________ __________ Summary: Each year, the Human Relations Commission (HRC) awards scholarships to graduating seniors from Lexington Senior High School who are planning to attend a four-year university/college or community college. In January 2026, the HRC directed staff to publish the scholarship application to award three scholarships: $1,500, $1,000 and $500. The received applications are attached for the Human Relations Commission to review and rank to determine the three recipients. _________________________________________________________________________ …

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Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council Chambers 28 West Center Street

Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

Planning board to vote on 54-unit apartment complex at 114 Forest Hill Road

The Planning Board will consider a conditional zoning request for a 54-unit apartment complex at 114 Forest Hill Road. The project, which will include a clubhouse, playground, and 95 parking spaces, plans to use Housing Tax Credits to provide affordable rents. The board will vote to recommend approval to City Council.

Conditional zoning for 54-unit apartment complex at 114 Forest Hill Road (parcel 1133500000006)
4.36-acre development with 2- and 3-story buildings and one clubhouse
Traffic study estimates 408 daily trips, no road improvements suggested
Project will utilize Housing Tax Credits for affordable working-class rents
15-foot vegetated buffer and perimeter open space required

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City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292

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CITY OF LEXINGTON PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT April 20, 2026 6:00 PM Regular Meeting City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPT AGENDA Adopt Agenda 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may address the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment. Please state name and address, and observe the three-minute time limit. 6. RECOGNITIONS 7. ITEMS BEFORE THE PLANNING BOARD 7.1. Conditional Zoning - Forest Hill Apartments - Ord 0xx-2026 Conditional Zoning - Forest Hill Apartments - Ord 0xx-2026 CITY OF LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA ORDINANCE 0xx-2026 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA CONDITIONAL ZONING for a 54-unit apartment complex at 114 Forest hill road WHEREAS, Kelley Lexington LLC submitted an application, site plan, and building elevations as attachments, for conditional zoning to develop a 54-unit apartment complex at 114 Forest Hill Road; and WHEREAS, the applicant mailed letters to properties within ¼ mile of the property boundary detailing the size, scope, and location of the proposed development along with contact information; and WHEREAS, at its meeting on March 16, 2026, the Planning Board approved the Page 1 of 6 Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda April 20, 2026 following statement of consistency and reasonableness: “The proposed conditional zoning is consistent with the 2022 Land Use Plan, w …

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Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Council Chambers 200 N State St. Lexington, NC 27292

Fri Apr 10, 2026 · 10:00 PM

City Council

Lexington City Council meeting with no substantive items

This is a procedural meeting with no specific decisions or discussions listed. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes, public comment, and consent agenda, but all substantive details are placeholder text.

No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances on the agenda

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Granicus Test 200 N State St. Lexington, NC 27292

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CITY OF LEXINGTON CITY COUNCIL April 10, 2026 10:00 PMRegular Meeting Granicus Test 200 N State St. Lexington, NC 27292 Granicus Test 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION Councilor [INSERT NAME] 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ADOPT AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS 6.2. Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text. Presenter: Click or tap here to enter text. _________________________________________________________________________ __________ Summary: Click or tap here to enter text. _________________________________________________________________________ __________ Recommendation: 6.3. Click or tap here to enter text. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Please state your name and observe the three-minute time limit 8. REGULAR BUSINESS 9. CONSENT AGENDA Page 1 of 2 City CouncilMeeting Agenda April 10, 2026 9. The following item(s) have either been recommended by a City Board or Commission, require a call for public hearing or are routine, non-controversial items. Consent Agenda item(s) will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of item(s). If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion and voted upon separately. 10. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION 11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS 12. CLOSED SESSION Enter Closed Session concerning [INSERT INFO] as allowed by NCGS [INSERT NUMBER]. 13. OPEN SESSION 14. ADJOURNMENT Anyone who needs an accommoda …

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Mon Feb 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

Planning Board to consider conditional zoning on E. Center Street and elect officers

The Planning Board will discuss and possibly vote on a conditional zoning application for a property on East Center Street, as well as proposed text amendments to zoning regulations. The board will also elect officers for the upcoming term. The Board of Adjustment portion has no listed items.

Election of Planning Board officers
Text amendments to zoning regulations (details not specified)
Conditional zoning application on East Center Street
Public comment opportunity
Approval of minutes from previous meeting

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City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292

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Monday, February 16, 2026 6:00 PM City of Lexington, North Carolina City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 Meeting Agenda Test City Hall 28 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Planning Board/Board of AdjustmentMeeting Agenda February 16, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPT AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. RECOGNITIONS 7. ITEMS BEFORE THE PLANNING BOARD 7.1. Election of Officers 7.2. Text Amendments 7.3. Conditional Zoning - E Center Street 8. ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 9. STAFF REPORT 10. ADJOURNMENT Anyone who needs an accommodation to participate in the meeting should notify the Business and Community Development Department at 336-248-3900 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting Page 1 of 1

💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)

Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.

$5.4M	SALVADORINI CONSULTING LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · MOBILE MRI SERVICES
$4.1M	SALVADORINI CONSULTING LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · MRI ESPREE AND SERVICES
$3.2M	SALVADORINI CONSULTING LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · CT SERVICES
$3.1M	SALVADORINI CONSULTING LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · MOBILE MRI SERVICES.
$2.5M	SALVADORINI CONSULTING LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · LEASE MOBILE MRI SYSTEM TRAILER SPRINGFIELD CBOC
$2.5M	SALVADORINI CONSULTING LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · MOBILE MRI SERVICES
$2.2M	SALVADORINI CONSULTING LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · MRI TRAILER LEASE
$2.1M	POINT SECURITY INC Department of Transportation · X-RAY MACHINE REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE FOR FAA FACILITIES
$1.8M	SALVADORINI CONSULTING LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING SERVICES
$1.3M	SALVADORINI CONSULTING LLC Department of Defense · MOBILE MRI SERVICES AT NHC CHERRY POINT AND NH LEMOORE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Davidson County)

County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.

Traffic fatalities2 (2024)

Business establishments2,994 (41,445 employees · 2023)

Fair Market Rent (2BR)$933/mo (600 assisted households · 2025)

Adults with low literacy22.6% (low numeracy 34% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

682

Recorded votes

$125.4M

Annual budget

$26.1M

Debt outstanding

417

Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$125.4M

Spending$102.4M

Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$26.1M

Debt-to-revenue0.21×

Debt-load index32 / 100

A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids

0.382

All kids

0.353

Black kids

0.301

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions

🗺 Interactive map

Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

2023 (7 meetings)

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