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Public commenter urges limits on vape shops near schools, in commercial nodes

5335738 · July 8, 2025
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A resident urged limits on new vape shops near schools and clustered commercial corridors, citing youth health risks ("popcorn lung"), reduced pedestrian foot traffic, and proposed distance requirements with grandfathering rules.

A resident urged limits on new vape shops near schools and clustered commercial corridors during public comment at a recent meeting, saying the businesses are harming youth health and local pedestrian commerce.

The commenter said the city should impose a distance requirement between vape shops to prevent clustering and to keep nicotine products out of the hands of young people. "There was a vape shop that opened near a school right around the corner in my…

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