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North Carolina Department of Transportation request for street closures for fall 2026 uptown events by Ordinance 046-2026
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Presenter: Business and Community Development Director Mike Horney
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Summary:
In order to close N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) maintained streets for parades and festivals, cities and counties are required to adopt an ordinance affirming the City will accept responsibility for, and liability related to, the parade or event by the passage of an ordinance. The purpose of this ordinance is evidence that the City will accept responsibility for, and liability related to the parade or festival. If the event is an annual re-occurring event, the ordinance can be adopted once for all future events unless there is a change. The City will be responsible for safety, traffic flow, traffic control, appropriate signage, and ensure that all debris, litter, decorations, and other items associated with the event are removed following the event.
Upon adoption by City Council, a copy of the Ordinance will be forwarded to the local Highway Division office for its records and NCDOT will verify the event does not interfere with any maintenance activities or other special events. Partners will have liability insurance, naming the City of Lexington as additional insured.
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Adopt ORDINANCE 046-2026 requesting closure of N.C. Department of Transportation maintained streets for the fall 2026 events on certain dates, times, and locations as specified.
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CITY OF LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
ORDINANCE 046-2026
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING STREET CLOSURE FOR THE 2026 BOO BASH, VETERANS DAY PARADE, CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, AND CHRISTMAS PARADE
WHEREAS, the City Council of Lexington acknowledges certain annual events sponsored by Uptown Lexington, Inc. for the pleasure of people from this community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Lexington acknowledges its businesses, citizens and street vendors realize a financial and community benefit from holding Uptown Lexington events; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Lexington acknowledges the need for installation of adequate signage and traffic control apparatus, allowing vendors to set-up, holding the event, and removal of signs following the event as well as litter cleanup efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Lexington:
Pursuant to the authority granted by G.S. 20-169, hereby declares a temporary road closure during the day(s) and time(s) set forth below on the following described portion of a State Highway route:
Event: Boo Bash
Date/Time: Friday, October 30, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Closure Time: Friday, October 30, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Location: Main Street SR 3346 from 3rd Street to 3rd Avenue
Center Street from State Street to Salisbury Street
Event: Veterans Day Parade
Date/time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Closure Time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 p.m. (1 hr. before/after)
Location: Main Street SR 3346 from W. Hemstead Street to W. 9th Avenue
Event: Christmas Open House
Date/time: Sunday, November 22, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Closure Time: Sunday, November 22, 2026 from 11:00 am until 8:00 p.m. (2 hrs. before/after)
Location: Main Street SR 3346 from 3rd Street to 3rd Avenue
Center Street from State Street to Salisbury Street
Event: Christmas Parade
Date/Time: Monday, December 7, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Closure Time: Monday, December 7, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. (2 hr. before/1 hr. after)
Location: Main Street SR 3346 from W. Hemstead Street to W. 9th Avenue
Upon adoption by City Council, a copy of the ordinance will be forwarded to the local Highway Division office for their records and NCDOT will check to make sure the events do not interfere with any maintenance activities or other special events. Partners will have liability insurance naming the City of Lexington as additional insured.
This ordinance will become effective when signs are erected giving notice of the limits and times of each event, as well as the implementation of adequate traffic control to guide through traffic.
Adopted this the 12th day of October 2026.
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Jason Hayes, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Emily M. Jackson, CMC, NCCMC
City Clerk