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Commission tightens rules for smoke shops, increases distance and buffer requirements
6079027 · October 22, 2025
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Summary
To reduce clustering and protect sensitive uses, the City Commission adopted an ordinance that creates a distinct definition for retail smoke shops and increases separation distances and buffers from schools, parks and residential districts.
The City Commission adopted an updated ordinance Oct. 21 that specifically regulates retail “smoke shop” uses and increases buffer distances to reduce clustering of tobacco and vape shops.
Staff explained the change was needed because state rules do not set distance requirements and previous local code…
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