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Lavon Council Advances Land Buy, Locks In Sign Rules, Approves Highway Project Changes

The Lavon City Council’s June 2 meeting minutes were released, offering a recap of several growth-related issues facing the city, from future development and business activity to resident concerns raised during public comment.

The minutes also noted comments about the proposed data center in Elevon and a concern about fire hydrant access near Main Street and Boyd Court.

Data Center Draws Public Pushback And Questions

Residents and non-residents spoke both for and against a data center use on Land Use Parcels 8 and 9 in the Elevon Planned Development. The comments showed the issue is already drawing wide attention beyond city limits, with neighbors using public comment time to press concerns and ask questions before any council action listed in these minutes.

Resident Raises Fire Hydrant Concern Near Main And Boyd

Samantha Pena spoke about a lack of fire hydrants in the area near Main Street and Boyd Court. No action was listed that night, but the concern was put directly in front of council, bringing attention to a basic public safety issue for people living nearby.

Comprehensive Plan Update Gets Public Draft Review

Council discussed draft concepts and highlights of Lavon’s Comprehensive Plan Update after a presentation from Abra Nusser of LJA Engineering. This is the city’s big-picture planning document, so even a draft discussion helps show where future housing, business, roads, and public spaces could be headed as Lavon keeps growing.

Council Approves New Rules For Master Sign Plans

Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2026-06-01 to add a definition and requirements for Master Sign Plans to the city’s sign rules, pending final city attorney approval. In plain terms, this sets clearer standards for how signs can be planned together on larger developments, giving businesses and the city a more defined playbook.

Trash Rate Contract Change Gets Pushed Back

A proposed amendment to Lavon’s contract with Community Waste Disposal, including a market rate adjustment, was deferred to the June 16 council meeting. That means any decision tied to garbage collection rates had to wait, leaving that issue unresolved for now.

Leaders Back First Step On School Road Property Purchase