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Council reviews draft vape-shop location rules; ordinance to proceed to public hearing
Summary
Staff previewed a draft ordinance that would restrict vape-shop locations relative to schools, parks, libraries and churches and place spacing requirements; the draft does not cap the number of shops but limits locations and will go to a community hearing before council adoption.
City staff presented a draft ordinance at the July 2025 workshop that would regulate vape shops’ locations in Lampasas, including buffer distances from schools, parks, libraries, churches and other vape shops.
Why it matters: Staff said the draft does not set a numerical cap on vape shops but would restrict their allowable locations — the presentation described a spec of 2,000 feet from certain sensitive uses in the draft shown to council — and listed specific facility types to be included (public and private schools, parks, playgrounds, public libraries and churches). The item reflects council direction to address retail locations for tobacco and vaping products.
Procedure and next steps: Staff said the draft ordinance will go to the community advisory process and be scheduled for formal adoption after public comment. The workshop provided council an opportunity to review the draft and offer feedback; no final council ordinance was adopted during the workshop.
Ending: Staff will carry the draft forward to the required public-notice and community-comment steps before returning to council for formal adoption.
