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Lewisburg adopts stronger stormwater rules requiring 1.5-inch retention and annual inspections
Summary
The Lewisburg Town Council approved an amendment requiring new developments to retain the first 1.5 inches of rainfall on-site, submit stormwater management plans, and provide annual inspections and maintenance agreements to reduce flood risk to the Tar River.
At its January 2026 town meeting, the Lewisburg Town Council approved a stormwater ordinance amendment that requires qualifying new developments to manage peak flows, retain the first 1.5 inches of rainfall on-site and submit stormwater management plans and annual inspection reports.
Councilmember Terry Satterwhite presented the amendment, saying the change responds to increasing development proposals and rising storm intensity. "Our current regulations do not fully address today's storm sizes," Satterwhite said, and the amendment is intended to protect downstream neighborhoods…
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