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Prattville council adopts temporary moratorium on package stores, gas stations and vape shops
Summary
The Prattville City Council voted to impose a temporary moratorium on permits and approvals for package stores, convenience stores, gas stations and vape shops to allow a review of zoning rules; council extended the moratorium to May 5, 2026.
The Prattville City Council on May 6 adopted an ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on permits and approvals for package stores, convenience stores, gas stations and vape shops inside the city limits, effective on passage and publication and extended to May 5, 2026.
Councilors said the pause will give city staff and elected officials time to review zoning code provisions that regulate those business types and consider changes intended to address public-safety and neighborhood concerns. Councilor Whaley moved the ordinance and later successfully…
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