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Council refers proposed smoke‑shop zoning amendment after staff briefing and questions
Summary
Council heard a staff briefing on a proposed amendment to Akron’s zoning code to define and license smoke shops and to set spacing requirements; no public speakers appeared and council voted to take time and refer the item for further review, with questions about grandfathering and licensing for operators who opened during the moratorium.
Akron City Council opened public hearings Monday on a proposed amendment to Title 15, Chapter 153 of the zoning code that would define and regulate "smoke shops," add licensing requirements and establish spacing rules. After a staff presentation, council referred the item for additional review rather than taking immediate action.
Planner Mike Antonucci said the text change would allow smoke shops in retail business (U‑3) and commercial (U‑4) districts…
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