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Lewisburg council adopts ordinance updating sidewalk and street-use rules
Summary
The Lewisburg City Council on March 17 adopted Ordinance 327, amending Article 905.05 to regulate vending, parades, skateboards and bicycles in the Historic District, set fines, and authorize mayoral/manager permits; the vote was 5–0 with one absence.
The Lewisburg City Council adopted Ordinance 327 on March 17, 2026, amending Article 905.05 of the city code to clarify permitted uses of streets and sidewalks, establish permit authority for the Mayor and City Manager, and set penalties for violations. Councilmember Valerie Pritt moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilmember Franklin Johnson seconded the motion and the measure passed with five in favor and one member absent.
The ordinance prohibits sale or display of merchandise on city sidewalks without a license and a permit, authorizes the Mayor to establish zones of quiet, restricts the use of skateboards and similar play vehicles within the Historic District, and prescribes fines of $25 for a first offense and $50 for subsequent offenses; bicycles or skateboards used hazardously may be confiscated until claimed by a parent or guardian. City Clerk Crystal Ratliff presented the ordinance for a second reading and Mayor Beverly White opened and closed the public hearing with no public comments. The ordinance cites state authority (W. Va. Code §§ 8-11-1 et seq.) and is effective upon passage.
