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Planning commission denies renewal for Tyler vape-and-smoke shop after police reports and code concerns
Summary
The Tyler Planning and Zoning Commission voted to deny a special-use permit renewal for a tobacco, vape and smoke shop at South Vine and West Houston Street after staff cited police reports of disturbances and alleged illegal sales; the shop owner disputed those reports and presented neighborhood signatures supporting the business.
The Tyler Planning and Zoning Commission voted to deny a special-use permit renewal for a tobacco, vape and smoke shop at the southeast corner of South Vine and West Houston Street.
Planning staff told the commission the shop’s 2023 renewal had been intended as a one-year period “to see how it goes,” and that their technical review found the use “adversely affects the character of the neighborhood and the general welfare of the community.” Staff recommended denial after receiving feedback from the police department that included reports of noise disturbances, assaults or altercations, vehicle burglaries and alleged illegal…
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