PendingConditional Use
Mohamed Metwally Abou Emara electronic gaming center
Description
A special use permit for an electronic gaming center in Precinct 2 that staff recommends denying because it doesn't meet the church-distance rule; the business has reportedly been operating without a permit for years.
Impact summary
The gaming center's fate moves to the Planning Board, with a formal council denial expected in June; neighbors' parking complaints remain unresolved meanwhile.
Applicant
- Name
- Mohamed Metwally Abou Emara
- Address
- 4555 Fayetteville Rd., Lumberton, NCSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Recorded in the meeting · City Council
Discussed
Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (1)
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