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Council asks zoning board to draft rules to limit smoke and vape shops near schools and playgrounds

5793096 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

Citing public concern and examples from other communities, the City Council directed the zoning board to draft regulations that would limit the location, density and operating conditions of smoke and vape shops, including minimum distances from youth-serving facilities and separation distances to prevent clustering.

The City Council unanimously asked the zoning board to draft proposed regulations that would limit smoke and vape retail outlets in the city, including measures such as minimum distances from schools and childcare centers, caps on the number of shops per zoning district, and separation requirements to prevent clustering. Councilwoman Cheryl…

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