Lilburn meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Lilburn Council Approves 90-Day Moratorium on Old Town Development

The Lilburn City Council approved a 90-day moratorium on new non-residential building applications in the Old Town Overlay District, along with a $148,481 street repair contract and other items, at its Aug. 10 meeting. The Downtown Development Authority also met Aug. 12 to approve amended bylaws.

City Council Meeting (Aug. 10)

The council voted 5-0 to impose a 90-day moratorium on new non-residential building applications in the Old Town Overlay District (Resolution No. 2026-10). The moratorium takes effect immediately.

In a 4-0 vote, the council approved Contract No. 2026-36 with Blount Construction for street repair and resurfacing on Amsterdam Dr. and Amsterdam Ct. The contract is valued at $148,481.06 and is funded by a $187,230 state grant.

The council also approved, each by 4-0 votes:

• Contract No. 2026-35 with the Lilburn Woman's Club for the Lilburn Daze event, a partnership of more than 50 years.
• Ordinance No. 2026-677, amending Chapter 10 (Animals), Section 13 (Livestock and Fowl) to align city fowl-keeping rules with Gwinnett County for residential parcels.
• Resolution No. 2026-09, approving two-year wrecker and towing service agreements with Eagle Towing Inc., Statewide Wrecker Services Inc., and S&W Services of Atlanta Inc.

The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public hearing.

Work Session (Aug. 10)

Earlier that day, the council held a work session with an agenda covering the same four items later approved at the meeting. The minutes for the work session have not yet been published.

Downtown Development Authority (Aug. 12)

The Downtown Development Authority approved an amendment to its bylaws in a 6-0 vote. The board also approved its meeting agenda and the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes, both by 6-0 votes.

Financial reports presented at the meeting showed a July closing balance of $501,304.26. The board also received updates on DDA properties, stormwater planning, and development activities. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:17 pm.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Lilburn Council approves Old Town building moratorium, street repairs

The Lilburn City Council approved a 90-day moratorium on new non-residential building applications in the Old Town Overlay District at its Aug. 10 meeting. The council also approved a street repair contract, an event agreement, an animal ordinance change, and towing service agreements.

Old Town moratorium

Council members voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2026-10, imposing a 90-day moratorium on new non-residential building applications in the Old Town Overlay District. The moratorium takes effect immediately and applies to new applications during the 90-day period.

Street repairs and other contracts

The council approved Contract No. 2026-36 with Blount Construction for street repair and resurfacing on Amsterdam Dr. and Amsterdam Ct. The contract amount is $148,481.06, and the vote was 4-0. The work is funded by a $187,230 state grant, according to the council's work session agenda.

Council members also approved Contract No. 2026-35 with the Lilburn Woman's Club for the Lilburn Daze event, voting 4-0. The agreement continues a partnership of more than 50 years, according to the work session agenda.

Ordinance No. 2026-677, amending Chapter 10, Animals, Section 13 (Livestock and Fowl), was approved 4-0. The change aligns city fowl-keeping rules with Gwinnett County for residential parcels.

Resolution No. 2026-09, approving two-year wrecker and towing service agreements with Eagle Towing, Statewide Wrecker, and S&W Services, passed 4-0.

Tagline update

At an Aug. 3 work session, council members informally agreed to update the city's tagline from "Lilburn: Small Town, Big Difference" to "Lilburn: What a difference!" No formal vote was taken. The council also agreed no changes were needed to the 2014 vision statement. Only two council members were present at the session.

Downtown Development Authority

The Lilburn Downtown Development Authority approved an amendment to its bylaws at its Aug. 12 meeting, voting 6-0. The board also approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from its June 17 meeting, both by 6-0 votes. Financial reports showed a July closing balance of $501,304.26. The board received updates on DDA properties, stormwater planning, and development activities. No public comments were made.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled for the next 14 days.

Lilburn Council to vote on $745,000 property purchase, SPLOST investment July 13

Lilburn’s City Council on July 13 will consider several financial and property moves, including the purchase of a commercial building on Lawrenceville Highway for $745,000 and the investment of $4 million in unspent SPLOST funds. The council will also vote on accepting land from the Downtown Development Authority and extending the city’s waste-collection contract through 2029.

Council meeting and work session July 13

Both the council’s work session and regular meeting are set for July 13. The work session is typically a discussion forum, while the regular meeting includes formal votes. Highlights on both agendas include:

• **Purchase of 4844 Lawrenceville Highway** for $745,000. The city says the price was negotiated down from an initial $850,000. The purpose is to improve the gateway to Old Town.
• **Investment of $4,000,000 in unspent SPLOST proceeds** into the Georgia Fund 1 local-government investment pool.
• **Acceptance of Tracts 1 and 3 at 57 Railroad Avenue** from the Downtown Development Authority. The transfer would reduce the DDA’s debt by $176,243.
• **Approval of a change order and contract extension with Georgia Waste Systems**, adding bulk collection, expanding recycling, and extending the agreement through Dec. 31, 2029.

All items are on the consent agenda for the regular meeting, meaning they are expected to be passed in a single vote unless a council member pulls an item for separate discussion.

Planning Commission reviews comprehensive plan, zoning changes

At a June 25 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the city’s 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update. The board was scheduled to review final revisions before submitting the plan to the state. The commission also considered two zoning amendments: one adjusting rules for non-commercial livestock and fowl quantities (Section 723), and another modifying the duration and frequency of temporary use permits (Section 731).

Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so no official decisions are available.

Coming up

• **Lilburn City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting** – July 13. The work session starts at 6:30 p.m. and the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Agenda items include the property purchase, SPLOST investment, DDA land transfer, and waste contract extension. Residents are welcome to attend.