The Planning and Codes Department administers the municipal code, stormwater, planning, and zoning for the City. Municipal Codes ensures properties are maintained in compliance with adopted ordinances to protect public health and safety. Stormwater manages drainage infrastructure and water quality requirements to reduce flooding and protect local waterways. Planning guides long-range growth and development to support a sustainable and well-designed community. Zoning regulates land use and development standards to promote orderly growth and compatible neighborhoods.
Municipal Codes
Municipal Codes is responsible for enforcing the City’s adopted codes and ordinances to ensure properties are safe, healthy, and in compliance with local regulations. This includes oversight of property maintenance standards, signage regulations, and other municipal requirements. The department works with residents, businesses, and property owners to address violations, promote voluntary compliance, and maintain community standards. Through fair and consistent enforcement, Municipal Codes help protect public safety, preserve property values, and support a clean and well-maintained city.
Additional information is available on the Planning and Zoning page.
Stormwater
Stormwater works to protect our community from flooding, reduce erosion, and safeguard local streams and rivers. We maintain the City’s storm drainage system—including inlets, pipes, ditches, and detention ponds—while ensuring new development meets stormwater and water quality standards. Our team implements state and federal environmental requirements, responds to drainage concerns, and provides public education to help keep pollutants out of our waterways. Through proactive planning, maintenance, and community partnership, we help keep our city safe, resilient, and environmentally responsible.
Additional information is available on the Stormwater page.
Current Planning & Zoning Administration
Current Planning includes the following responsibilities, amongst others:
- Expertise and technical assistance in the review of:
- Annexations
- Rezoning
- Subdivision Plats
- Site Plans
- Construction Documents
- And various other requests
- Site and Landscaping Inspections upon completion of site improvements
- Administers performance agreements and sureties
- Answers questions and addresses concerns from residents and stakeholders relating to the technical aspects of city development standards and polices
- Prepares various items and recommendations for consideration by the following Lewisburg entities:
- City Council
- Municipal Planning Commission (PC)
- Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
- Administering and updating the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, and other applicable City Ordinances
Additional information is available on the Planning and Zoning page.
Long Range Planning
Long Range Planning includes the following responsibilities, amongst others:
- Engaging the community in long-range planning initiatives through various:
- Committees
- Task forces
- Community groups
- Non-profits
- Citizens
- Conducting special studies and preparing reports and other community-based plans
- Providing recommendations about future land use, transportation, and development based on the Land Use and Transportation Plan and other guiding city documents
- Assisting the Planning Commission in periodic maintenance of the Land Use and Transportation Plans, including major updates and amendments, and providing Staff review of applicant requests for amendments
- Presenting various items and recommendations for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council
Additional information is available on the Planning and Zoning page.