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Council approves first reading of zoning changes aimed at standalone vape shops; sign-code overhaul planned

Chester County Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Planning Director Jeremy Ward brought a text amendment to regulate standalone vape/e-cigarette shops (1,000-foot buffers from residential areas and conditional-use controls); council approved first reading and directed staff to pursue a broader sign-ordinance update addressing flashing lights and window advertising.

Chester County Council voted to approve the first reading of a zoning text amendment that would regulate standalone vape and electronic-cigarette shops as conditional commercial uses and prevent new vape shops from locating within 1,000 feet of residential districts.

Planning Director Jeremy Ward told council the amendment applies only to businesses whose primary product is vape/e-cigarette…

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