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File #: 5343   
Type: Ordinance Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/2/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/14/2026 Final action:
Title: City of Lexington’s CODE OF ORDINANCES for additions Chapter 8, Article III., Division 3 related to temporary parking restrictions within special event areas by Ordinance 034-2026
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City of Lexington’s CODE OF ORDINANCES for additions Chapter 8, Article III., Division 3 related to temporary parking restrictions within special event areas by Ordinance 034-2026
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Presenter: Police Chief Robby Rummage
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Summary:

A governing board adopts and enforces a provision like Division 3 / Section 8-114 related to temporary parking restrictions in special event areas for practical public-safety, operational, and liability purposes. It is a standard tool in municipal codes that host festivals, parades, or large public gatherings. Special events can be described as and not limited to festivals, parades, concerts, large community gatherings could draw big crowds and create congestion. Temporary “No Parking” zones clear streets so emergency vehicles can get through quickly. Without this authority, parked cars can block fire lanes or create bottlenecks that delay response times. This is efficient for recurring events e.g., Lexington’s BBQ Festival or one-off gatherings.
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Recommendation:
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City Council consider adopting ORDINANCE 034-2026 related to Chapter 8, Article III, Division 3 to establish temporary parking restrictions within special event areas.
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CITY OF LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
ORDINANCE 034-2026

AMENDING CITY OF LEXINGTON’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE III,  DIVISON 3 RELATED TO ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN SPECIAL EVENT AREAS AS SECTION 8-114

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lexington, North Carolina, shall hereby amend the City of Lexington’s Code of Ordinances as follows making certain revisions to Chapter 8, Police Administration and Provisions, Article III, Division 3 related to Cruising and unauthorized parking on private property after business hours to now include Section 8-114  establishi...

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