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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lewisville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
For the Love of Lewisville Community Day of Service
City leaders and residents are teaming up for a community-wide day of service to support local neighborhoods and complete volunteer projects. Council members will be present to participate in the day's events alongside volunteers.
Ellis at Old Town Grand Opening Attendance
City officials will gather for the grand opening of the Ellis at Old Town development in Lewisville. The notice ensures compliance with open meetings laws when multiple council members attend a public event together.
IH-35 Overlay Corridor Alternative Building Standards
The commission will consider requests for alternative parking and acquisition standards for a commercial property along West Main Street within the IH-35 overlay district.
Minor Auto Repair and Sales at Fairway Business Park
A public hearing will evaluate expanding a special use permit at 519 Bennett Lane to allow an additional minor auto repair business in a light industrial zone.
Landscape and Parking Alternative Standards at 647 West Main Street
The commission evaluated alternative standards for a former IHOP site on Main Street so it can operate as a jewelry store while retaining its current parking layout and managing right-of-way impacts.
Special Use Permit Expansion for Mobile Auto Repair at 519 Bennett Lane
The commission considered expanding a special use permit for a mobile car repair business, GoFix, to use a larger suite for office and storage needs.
Board Governance and Procedure
Kristin Green takes over as Lewisville's primary representative on the Denton County Transportation Authority board, with Lonnie Tipton as her alternate, as Mayor Gilmore's term ends.
Alternative Standards for Commercial Redevelopment at 217 South Stemmons Freeway
Colonial Savings and Loan got two exceptions to the IH-35E corridor overlay rules so it can redevelop part of its lot into a bank branch — tighter driveway spacing and a deeper build-to zone to work around a Brazos Electric easement.
Accessory Structure Special Use Permit at 2812 Treasure Cove Drive
Property owners sought approval for a 750-square-foot wood carving workshop that exceeds the standard 500-square-foot code limit for R-5 residential lots.
Veterinary Clinic Commercial Rezoning
The council approved two rezonings to allow a new veterinary clinic off West FM 3040 and a mixed-use commercial and retail building on Bunker Hill Lane.
Commercial Rezoning at 1135 West FM 3040
The council is considering rezoning 1.3 acres from medical to local commercial use to allow a veterinary clinic on the eastern lot of the Avalon Addition.
Light Industrial Rezoning at 1707 Bunker Hill Lane
A 1.6-acre property on Bunker Hill Lane was rezoned from Agricultural-Open Space to Light Industrial to allow a new commercial building for small businesses.
Youth Action Council 2026-2027 Program Planning
The City Council and Youth Action Council are meeting to onboard new members and shape the upcoming year's youth leadership and community service initiatives.
Special Events Grant Program
The city is setting up a $15,000 grant program to help local nonprofits host public events that bring the community together and boost local businesses.
Public Transportation Ridership
While DART is struggling with a slump in ridership, Lewisville’s local transit is actually picking up steam. It’s a clear sign that our regional commute needs a serious rethink to stay relevant for local riders.
Public Meeting Speaker Protocols
The council updated its speaker policy to clarify time limits, decorum rules, and allow speakers at public hearings to use PDF presentations with strict guidelines.
Texas HB 2844 and Mobile Food Vendor Regulation
City staff reviewed how new state legislation strips cities of local health permitting authority over food trucks and discussed creating local zoning rules and SUP requirements for long-term food truck setups.
Old Town Entertainment District Parking Restrictions
To support growing businesses and visitors in Old Town, parking in designated public spaces at the Main and Mill Apartments is now limited to four hours.