Lenoir City Council Meeting 8/4/26

The Lenoir City Council held a meeting on August 4, 2026, primarily focused on zoning and land use matters related to educational facilities. The council approved a zoning ordinance amendment to add educational facilities, including public and private K-12 schools and technical institutes, as permitted uses in several commercial and residential districts. Additionally, the council approved a special use permit for Water Life Church to establish a private school at the former West Lenoir Elementary School site, with conditions to preserve the historic nature of the building and allow occasional evening events. The council also approved consent agenda items related to tax collection and preliminary settlement reports. No direct procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting.