The Lewisburg City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 25‑12 on Sept. 9, rezoning an unaddressed parcel on Old Farmington Road (Map 057, Parcel 094) from C2 (intermediate business) to R2 (medium residential). The Planning Commission had recommended the rezoning 5–0.
Council discussion focused on whether raising elevations to accommodate residential development could shift stormwater onto neighboring properties. The Planning Director (identified in the meeting as Chris) told the council that drainage calculations and site plans are required at the time developers submit plans and that floodplain and floodway requirements, including finished floor elevation standards and cut/fill balancing, must be met before any building permit is approved.
The council voted on the ordinance and the roll call recorded the following: Councilman Michael — aye; Councilman Thomas — aye; Councilman Burns — no; Councilman Robertson — aye; Councilman Crutcher — aye. The motion carried 4–1.
The ordinance changes the zoning classification only; council members emphasized that rezoning does not grant site‑plan approval or bypass engineering, grading or floodplain requirements. When site plans are later submitted, staff said they will review drainage calculations, floodplain compliance, and any required mitigation.
Next steps: property owners will need to submit engineered site plans and drainage calculations for any development. The city reiterated that finished floor elevations must meet the city’s flood elevation requirements and that any cut‑and‑fill work will be subject to balancing rules before building permits are issued.