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Votes at a glance: Lebanon council approves zoning changes, plats, equipment purchase and multiple program resolutions
Summary
At its Jan. 28, 2025 meeting the Lebanon City Council approved a package of ordinances and resolutions, including zoning code amendments, several plats, purchase of a Vactor vac truck, and civic programs. One zoning measure that bundled accessory dwelling units with marijuana-dispensary language drew two no votes and one abstention.
The Lebanon City Council voted on multiple ordinances and resolutions at its Jan. 28, 2025 meeting. Most measures passed by roll call; one zoning ordinance that combined accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules with marijuana-dispensary regulations drew opposition and an abstention.
Key outcomes
- Resolution 2025-021 — Appointment of Jennifer Harper to City Council (term to Dec. 1, 2027). Adopted by roll call (7–0). (See separate article.)
- Ordinance 2025-003 — Amend codified ordinance section 1301.27 to dissolve the Citizens Housing Committee due to a lack of meetings and active members over the last decade. Adopted by roll call (7–0).
- Ordinance 2025-006 — Amend various zoning code sections and update the official zoning map to adjust the architectural review overlay district boundaries and review process, per Planning Commission recommendations. Adopted by roll call (7–0).
- Ordinance 2025-009 — Amend zoning code to add accessory dwelling units as permitted uses in residential districts and update marijuana-dispensary regulations to align with the November 2024 voter-approved ballot initiative. Motion adopted; roll call recorded as 4 yes, 2 no, 1 abstention (Yes: Lamoreaux, Sellers, Messer, Eggers; No: Cope, Vice Mayor Norris; Abstain: Jennifer Harper). A council member said they would have preferred splitting the measures.
- Ordinance (repeal) 2025-001 — Repeal section 7.27.04 on possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia to comply with the November 2024 ballot initiative. Adopted by roll call (5 yes, 2 no).
- Ordinance 2025-013 — Final plat approval for Lebanon Commerce Center Section 17; emergency declared to split a larger parcel for development. Adopted by roll call (7–0).
- Ordinance 2025-014 — Sterling Chase subdivision replat to split one open space lot into two parcels for HOA maintenance clarity. Adopted by roll call (7–0).
- Ordinance 2025-015 — Warren County Industrial Park Section 3 replat to create two buildable parcels. Adopted by roll call (7–0).
- Order 2025-016 — Purchase of a Vactor manufacturing vac truck from Team JBC / Jack Doheny and Company for $553,061.61 (included in the 2025 budget); emergency declared. Adopted by roll call (7–0).
- Resolution 2025-017 — Approve 2025 Civic Donation Utility Credit Program, total value $133,700, itemized in attached spreadsheet. Adopted by roll call (6 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain — Jennifer Harper abstained).
- Resolution 2025-018 — Approve Civic in Time Services program (in-kind labor for events), approximate value $90,000. Adopted by roll call (6 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain — Jennifer Harper abstained).
- Ordinance 2025-019 — Authorize 3-year ESRI enterprise agreement for GIS services for $90,840 (billed $30,280 annually); emergency declared. Adopted by roll call (7–0). Staff explained the GIS system maps utilities, right-of-way and critical infrastructure used for operations and programs.
- Resolution 2025-020 — Approve appointment to the Civil Service Commission (resolution text names Lauren Miller; meeting transcript contains an inconsistent reference to "Warren Miller"). Adopted by roll call (7–0). The resolution lists a term ending Dec. 31, 2029 per the city charter.
The council also moved into an executive session to discuss property purchase and competitive-bidding matters. Several items were declared emergencies to permit immediate action.
Full vote records and bill details are recorded in the official minutes and the resolution/ordinance texts on file with the City Clerk.
