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Richmond planning commission discusses zoning changes to limit retail tobacco, nicotine and hemp product sales
Summary
Planning staff briefed the commission on a resolution declaring intent to amend zoning regulations addressing retail sales of tobacco, nicotine and hemp products. Commissioners provided policy guidance on measurement thresholds and asked staff to return with draft legislation and comparators from Henrico and Chesterfield.
The City of Richmond Planning Commission received a staff briefing on Resolution 2024.021, which declares the city’s intent to consider zoning amendments that would regulate the location and operation of retail outlets selling tobacco, nicotine and hemp products. No vote was taken; staff said they plan to return with draft ordinance language for further review.
Dr. Bock (director, Planning Department) and other staff framed the proposed changes as aimed at protecting public health — particularly youth and other vulnerable populations — by limiting retail…
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