Lewisburg council to consider new parking rules and permits

The Lewisburg Borough Council will consider enacting a revision to the borough parking code at its meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lewisburg Borough Building, 55 South Fifth Street. The proposed ordinance would amend Sections 345-28, 345-57 and 345-59 of Chapter 345 of the Borough Code and would take effect upon enactment.

The most immediate change in the summary notice posted January 9 is a new prohibition on parking in Municipal Parking Lot Nos. 4 and 5 on Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to noon. The draft also clarifies ticketing procedures for unlawful parking in off-street lots and directs that payments for parking violations in unmetered off-street lots be made to the Borough Building. The ordinance would establish a parking permit program with two permit types and give the Borough Manager, or a designated representative, the authority to issue and revoke permits.

For residents and visitors who rely on downtown surface lots, the Thursday morning ban could shift demand to nearby streets and lots, alter routines for downtown workers and patrons, and affect deliveries or service operations that typically use those lots. Clarifying enforcement language and centralizing payments at the Borough Building may streamline administration, but it also raises practical questions about access for people who cannot visit the building during business hours and about how ticketing will be communicated and appealed.

Institutionally, vesting permit issuance and revocation authority in the Borough Manager concentrates operational discretion in the executive layer of local government rather than requiring council action for individual permits. That can speed decisions but increases the importance of clear written standards and an accessible appeals or review process to ensure accountability and predictable outcomes for residents, property owners and businesses.

Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for review at the Lewisburg Borough Building. The council meeting where the ordinance will be considered is an opportunity for public comment and for council members to explain the policy choices behind the Thursday parking restriction, the two-tier permit structure and payment procedures for unmetered lots.

The takeaway? Review the ordinance at the borough office, note the Jan. 20 meeting if you want to speak, and ask the Borough Manager or council about permit categories, fees, enforcement timelines and appeal rights so you know whether you need to change where you park or how you plan your Thursday mornings. Our two cents? Show up informed and ask for the rules in writing so your next parking decision isn't a surprise.