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First Reading for Event Ordinance Planned for April 14

The Cave Spring City Council held a called meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to review a proposed event ordinance and truck stop ordinance.

Council completed the review of the draft event ordinance and the first reading is expected to be held on April 14.

Additionally, council reviewed a proposed ordinance to establish a truck stop/high-intensity fueling overlay district. The first reading date for that ordinance is pending legal review.

Council also met in executive session to discuss applicants for the city manager position.

The next planned meeting of the Cave Spring City Council will be a work session on Tuesday, April 7, at 5 p.m.

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Conference room at Cave Spring City Hall


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