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Council Extends Temporary Moratorium on New Smoke Shops
Summary
The City Council passed an urgency ordinance extending a temporary moratorium on new tobacco retailers and smoke shops (Ordinance No. 2028‑34) to give staff time to study and revise local regulations.
The Newport Beach City Council adopted an urgency ordinance extending a temporary moratorium on the establishment and relocation or expansion of tobacco retailers, commonly called smoke shops. The ordinance (No. 2028‑34) bars new establishments and relocations while staff evaluates regulatory options and returns with any recommended code changes. There were no public comments during the hearing on the moratorium and the council voted to adopt the ordinance by voice vote.
