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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lumberton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lead service line replacement
The city kept investing grant money in inventorying and replacing lead water pipes required by federal rules, and awarded the engineering work for sewer improvements.
Data center regulation
Council directed staff to draft an overlay ordinance regulating where and how data centers can develop, with rigid restrictions, responding to recent inquiries.
Automotive establishment ordinance
New rules force auto shops, car washes and salvage yards to install opaque screening within one year or pay $200 a day. Council members agreed some properties in town badly need cleanup, and discussed how enforcement will work with landlords.
Homelessness and Panhandling Policy
Lumberton officials are weighing how to handle homelessness and panhandling, and the talks could turn into new city rules or services. Nothing is decided yet, but the outcome could affect people living on the streets and how downtown feels day to day.
Production wells project rebid
The only bid for new wells 11-13 came in over budget, so the city will revise the scope and rebid in about five months — delaying new water capacity.
Elm Street angled parking feasibility
Staff will study narrowing Elm Street to one lane with angled parking between First and Second Streets to boost downtown parking and walkability. A recommendation comes back in August.