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Council approves multi-part zoning amendments for tobacco and hemp retail, including 1,000-foot buffers

Clinton City Council · August 6, 2025
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Summary

Council adopted a package of text amendments covering definitions, adding tobacco and hemp retail to the highway commercial use table with conditions, and special-use requirements that include a 1,000-foot separation from schools, religious institutions and parks; existing businesses are grandfathered for current size and location.

The Clinton City Council approved a set of related text amendments to the land development ordinance covering tobacco and hemp retail.

Staff explained the package begins with a definitions amendment (presented with input from Joel Starling) that mirrors practices used by other municipalities. "Just the definition," staff said, describing the first hearing as a narrow clarification.…

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