Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lewisville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
11 issues with high priority
Old Town Mixed Use-2 Rezoning at 207 West Purnell Street
The City Council will consider changing the zoning of a 0.3682-acre property from single-family residential to Old Town Mixed-Use Two to allow an existing home tea lounge to operate as a permanent standalone business.
Gene Carey Animal Shelter Expansion
The city is celebrating the expansion of the local animal shelter and adoption center with a public groundbreaking ceremony. Council members will be present to mark the start of construction on the facility improvements.
Micromobility Ordinance Discussion
The city is moving toward adopting new rules for e-scooters, e-bikes, and other personal mobility devices. The ordinance would require helmets and ban cell phone use for minors under 18 while completely outlawing gas-powered pocket bikes in public areas.
FY 2026-2027 Social Service Grant Allocations
The council approved a resolution authorizing the disbursement of social service grant funding for FY 2026-2027 to various recipients.
Zoning Change for Commercial Development
The council considered rezoning two properties to allow for commercial and light industrial development. One property at 1135 West FM 3040 was rezoned from Medical to Local Commercial to accommodate a veterinary clinic. Another property at 1707 Bunker Hill Lane was rezoned from Agriculture-Open Space to Light Industrial for new commercial businesses.
Employee Health and Benefits Administration Contracts
The council approved contracts for various employee benefits administration services, including health, dental, vision, and assistance programs.
Unified Development Code Comprehensive Updates
The city updated its land use rules to accommodate new technology like delivery drones, make backyard guest houses easier to build, and align local rules with state housing and business laws.
King Arthur Boulevard Traffic Calming
The city is adjusting the traffic calming project on King Arthur Boulevard after hearing feedback from residents. They are planning to remove some bike lane barriers and add sensory buttons to improve the road's safety and usability.
State Legislative Agenda Priorities for the 90th Session
The council reviewed draft legislative priorities focusing on preserving local control, protecting city revenues from destination sourcing, and opposing restrictions on local fees.
Project Smarter Efficiency Initiative
City departments are rolling out data-driven process improvements, from streamlining internal grant reviews and reducing street work order backlogs to automating police reports with AI.
Moonshot Electrical & Controls Economic Development Agreement
A large electrical manufacturing company is expanding into Lewisville, bringing nearly 300 jobs and significant capital investment in exchange for tax grants and fee waivers.