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Conditional UsePending4555 Fayetteville Rd., Lumberton, NC

Mohamed Metwally Abou Emara electronic gaming center

Lumberton

Description

A special use permit for an electronic gaming center in Precinct 2 that staff recommends denying because it doesn't meet the church-distance rule; the business has reportedly been operating without a permit for years.

Impact summary

The gaming center's fate moves to the Planning Board, with a formal council denial expected in June; neighbors' parking complaints remain unresolved meanwhile.

Applicant

Name
Mohamed Metwally Abou Emara
Address
4555 Fayetteville Rd., Lumberton, NC

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last discussed May 11, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

May 11, 2026

City Council - May 11, 2026

A special use permit for an electronic gaming center in Precinct 2 that staff recommends denying because it doesn't meet the church-distance rule; the business has reportedly been operating without a permit for years.

Related issues (1)

Electronic gaming center special use permit

An already-operating gaming center sought a special use permit despite failing the city's distance-from-church rule; council sent it to the Planning Board, where denial is expected, and it has a history of code violations and parking complaints.

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