Lumberton public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Lumberton Planning Board will review seven agenda items including rezoning and special use permit applications, all in the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The board will also consider approving the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting.
- Lumbee Land Development rezoning - ETJ
- Lumbee Land Development Special Use Permit - ETJ
- Steve Stone rezoning W. Carthage Rd. - ETJ
- Steve Stone major subdivision Special Use Permit W. Carthage Rd. - ETJ
- Scotty Mark Thompson Special Use permit - 206 E. 5th Street
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Lumberton Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Jimmy McRae (Le Benediction, LLC) for property at 3125 Wellington Road (parcel #3201-01-046). The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and is otherwise procedural.
- Variance request by Jimmy McRae (Le Benediction, LLC) for 3125 Wellington Road (parcel #3201-01-046)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning and land use ordinance amendments. The body is also considering the designation of several unsafe structures and a financing agreement for Pennington Park Phase III.
- Public hearing for Maria Flores rezoning at 3000 Elizabethtown Rd
- Financing agreement application for Pennington Park Phase III
- Review of 10 unsafe structures, including 706 E 17th Street and 108 Center Street
- Ratification of $550 contribution to Robeson County Disaster Recovery Committee
- Request to develop a Food Truck Park Ordinance
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
This meeting will consider a rezoning request for 3000 Elizabethtown Rd, along with two proposed amendments to the Land Use Ordinance—one addressing sections P5, P6, P7 and another covering automotive establishments. The board will also review minutes from September 16.
- Rezoning request for 3000 Elizabethtown Rd (Maria Flores)
- Request to amend Land Use Ordinance sections P5, P6, P7 (Scotty Thompson)
- Proposed ordinance amendment regarding automotive establishments
- Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings for several rezoning and special use permit requests. The body will also consider a fire department vehicle purchase and a water plant PFAS study amendment.
- Rezoning requests for 304 & 306 S. Rozier Street, 3170 Elizabethtown Road, and 3000 Elizabethtown Rd
- Conditional Zoning Amendment request for 2406 N. Roberts Ave.
- Special Use Permit request for Jason Britt at Old Whiteville Road parcel #2905-01-007
- Proposed amendment to the Sign Ordinance regarding Feather Flags
- $150 allocation from Precinct 5 Community Revitalization Funds to Dynamic Divas Majorettes
City Council
The Lumberton Planning Board will review requests to amend the sign ordinance and rezone properties on S. Rozier Street and Elizabethtown Road. The agenda also includes a special use permit request and a conditional zoning amendment.
- Request for Sign Ordinance Amendment-Feather Flags
- Laura Kinder Rezoning - 304 & 306 S. Rozier Street
- Jason Britt Special Use Permit – Old Whiteville Road
- William Sinclair rezoning - 3170 Elizabethtown Road
- Mac Adolf Montilus' request for Conditional Zoning (CZ) Amendment - 2406 N. Roberts Ave.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Lumberton Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a variance request from Tippmann Construction, LLC (case P-7). The meeting also includes approval of the previous month's minutes and routine procedural items.
- Tippmann Construction, LLC Variance (Case P-7) – public hearing and decision
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing for the 2025 CDBG-NR application and vote on several zoning requests. The body is also reviewing the ratification of various community fund contributions and a purchase of police vehicles. Other agenda items include the adoption of social media and privacy policies.
- Purchase of 4 police vehicles using drug forfeiture funds for $235,342.39
- Public hearing for the CDBG-NR 2025 Application
- Rezoning requests for 304 & 306 S. Rozier Street and 3170 Elizabethtown Road
- Special Use Permit request for Old Whiteville Road parcel #2905-01-007
- Conditional Zoning Amendment request for 2406 N. Roberts Ave.
General
The Lumberton Planning Board will consider a request to withdraw a proposed ordinance that would have allowed converting hotels and motels into multifamily housing. The board will also review a request to amend the sign ordinance to address the use of feather flags. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and adjournment.
- Withdrawal request for the proposed multifamily conversion of hotels/motels ordinance
- Amendment request to the sign ordinance concerning feather flags (P4 request)
- Approval of minutes from the May 20, 2025 Planning Board meeting
General
The Lumberton Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two variance requests and approve prior meeting minutes. The public is invited to attend the session in Council Chambers.
- Approval of Board of Adjustment minutes
- Jason Britt Variance request for Old Whiteville Road parcel
- Laura Kinder Variance request for 304 & 306 S. Rozier Street
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the CDBG-NR 2025 application. The body will also consider various emergency sewer repairs, water plant improvements, and several community revitalization fund allocations.
- Public hearing for CDBG-NR 2025 Application
- Commitment of $40,074 toward the Floodgate Project
- Proposed four-way stop installation at Norwood and Eisenhower Streets
- Ratification of $1,650 in Community Revitalization Funds for First Baptist Church's 103rd Anniversary
- Request for $250 in Community Revitalization Funds for a handicap ramp at 118 Spearman Street
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The council will hear a public hearing on the proposed 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget. It will also consider several annexation and rezoning items for Emery Road, Tubbs, 35 State St., 1322 Alamac Road, and a cemetery site. Additional agenda items include a construction agreement with CSX for floodgates, a road‑widening agreement with NCDOT, and a request to apply for the 2025 COPS grant.
- Proposed 2025‑2026 Fiscal Year Budget – presented by City Manager Wayne Horne
- Rezoning of 35 State St. (P7) – presented by ArTriel Kirchner, Planning & Neighborhood Services
- Ratification of construction agreement with CSX for floodgates – presented by City Attorney Holt Moore
- Approval of Fayetteville Road widening agreement with NCDOT (water & sewer) – presented by Public Works
- Permission to apply for the 2025 COPS Grant – presented by Police
General
The Lumberton Planning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on several rezoning requests, including properties on Alamac Road, Emery Road, and State Street. They will also consider a special use permit for a cemetery on Zach Drive. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 15, 2025.
- Eric Chavis rezoning request at 1322 Alamac Road (ETJ)
- Gods Chosen Generation special use permit for cemetery at 44 Zach Drive (ETJ)
- City of Lumberton/Tubbs rezoning on Emery Road (County)
- City of Lumberton rezoning on Emery Road (County)
- Justin Patterson rezoning at 35 State St. (P7)
City Council
The Lumberton City Council will hold public hearings on three special use permits, including one for 2105 W. 5th St. and a request to table another. The consent agenda includes funding allocations for teacher appreciation, a memorial tournament, and the naming of Memorial Park as 'Lumber River Memorial Park'. Among numerous agenda items, the council will consider bids for West Lumberton floodgate construction, a Byrne JAG Grant for law enforcement equipment, rezoning requests, and a proposal to allow chickens in city code.
- Public hearing on Habbeb Najjar special use permit at 2105 W. 5th St.
- West Lumberton Floodgate Construction Bids
- Byrne JAG Grant for law enforcement equipment
- Rezoning request for 1322 Alamac Road (ETJ)
- Consideration of allowing chickens in city code
General
The Lumberton Board of Adjustment will hear a variance request from Eric Chavis for property at 1322 Alamac Road. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Eric Chavis Variance for 1322 Alamac Road
General
The Lumberton Planning Board will vote on three special use permits and one rezoning request at its April 15 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from its previous meeting.
- Ryan Locklear Special Use Permit at 328 E. 24th St. (P3)
- Habbeb Najjar Special Use Permit at 2105 W. 5th St. (P7)
- Dannie Stewart Special Use Permit at 328 Hood Rd. (ETJ)
- Justin Patterson Rezoning at 35 State St. (P7)
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding several rezoning requests and economic incentives for Project Wolverine. The body is also reviewing various infrastructure contracts, special use permits, and funding ratifications.
- Public hearing for economic incentives regarding Project Wolverine
- Ratification of $13,750 for a proposed flood wall at VFW Road and CSXT/I-95 Underpass
- Ratification of $15,250.50 change order for sewer replacement at Elmhurst to Roberts Avenue
- Rezoning and Special Use Permit requests for Dunn Rd, 1220 Alamac Road, and 35 State St
- Financing for 6 outfitted police vehicles and 1 inspection vehicle
General
The Planning Board will meet to discuss several land-use requests, including rezonings and special use permits. One requested permit for D. Locklear Bailey Rd has been withdrawn.
- Mark Tippet rezoning on Dunn Rd. (ETJ)
- Mark Tippet Special Use Permit on Dunn Rd. (ETJ)
- QBA Management La Quinta Rezoning-P1
- Faith Community Christian Center request at 1220 Alamac Road (ETJ)
- Withdrawn Special Use Permit for D. Locklear Bailey Rd
City Council
The Lumberton City Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning and special use permit for a major subdivision on Wintergreen Drive, as well as a special use permit for a Christian school. The consent agenda includes minutes approval and change orders for the Carolina Civic Center. Agenda items cover eight unsafe structure declarations, several grant awards and fund allocations, and multiple rezoning requests including Dunn Rd. and La Quinta. The meeting also includes a closed session with the city attorney.
- Public hearing: Rezoning for property on Wintergreen Drive (Pradeep Sharma/Ajay Mulchandani)
- Public hearing: Special Use Permit for major subdivision on Wintergreen Drive
- Public hearing: Special Use Permit for Christian School (Sabrina Leshore-Cummings)
- Unsafe structure declarations at 8 properties including 513 Bay St., 104 Orange St., 137 Powell St., and others
- Adopt resolution accepting grant award from Department of Commerce; Offer and acceptance for PFAS study at water treatment plant
City Council
The Lumberton City Council approved a special use permit for a Christian school at 1106 N. Water Street, but tabled it pending a site plan. A special use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 3125 Wellington Road was tabled to allow the applicant to seek a variance. A special use permit for an electronic gaming center at 2720 W. 5th Street was denied. The council also approved numerous agenda items, including purchases, contracts, grants, and appointments.
- Approved special use permit for Christian school at 1106 N. Water St (8-0), tabled pending site plan
- Tabled special use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 3125 Wellington Rd (8-0) to pursue variance
- Denied special use permit for electronic gaming center at 2720 W. 5th St (8-0)
- Approved purchase of Ground Power Unit for airport for $18,515 (8-0)
- Approved purchase of Synology backup appliance for $32,196.83 (8-0)
- Approved $78,000 contract with Anderson Engineering for Rosewood Drive drainage project (8-0)
- Awarded CDBG-NR reconstruction contracts totaling $462,286 (8-0)
- Accepted $950,000 CDBG-NR grant (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Lumberton City Council will vote on accepting a funding offer for the Lead Service Inventory Project (Phase 1) and consider purchasing fire engines. Other items include stop sign installation, a facade grant program increase, and authorizing police grants. The meeting also covers appointments, policy revisions, and emergency sewer repairs.
- Adopt resolution accepting funding offer for Lead Service Inventory Project (Phase 1)
- Request to purchase fire engines (no dollar amount given)
- Install stop signs at intersection of 13th Street and Willis Avenue
- Increase allocation for Facade Grant Program (no amount specified)
- Authorize Lumberton Police Department to apply for multiple grants (Byrne JAG, GHSP, Governor's Crime Commission)