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Taft commission approves conditional use permit for accessory tobacco sales at Kern Street convenience market
Summary
The Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 2025-15 to allow accessory tobacco sales at a convenience store at 431 Kern Street, imposing conditions to minimize visibility and requiring landscape and façade upkeep; commissioners voted 5-0.
The Taft Planning Commission voted unanimously on Dec. 3 to approve a conditional use permit allowing accessory tobacco sales at a proposed convenience store at 431 Kern Street.
Planning Director Luke explained the municipal code requires a CUP for any business selling tobacco products and includes a 500-foot separation rule from other tobacco retailers, parks, arcades, preschools and school routes. Staff…
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