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Hampton council defines "smoke and vape shop," approves one‑mile separation and use‑permit requirement
Summary
The City Council approved ZOA‑25‑0337 to create a distinct smoke/vape‑shop use limited to C3 commercial districts, require a council‑issued use permit, and adopt separation and operating standards; the planning commission's one‑mile buffer was adopted after public comment.
The Hampton City Council voted to adopt zoning amendment ZOA‑25‑0337, establishing "smoke or vape shop" as a distinct land‑use category limited to the general commercial (C3) district, subject to a city‑council approved use permit and new operational standards.
Zoning administrator Melvion Foljam told council the change is meant to give the city tools to control location and operations for these establishments rather than treating them as generic retail. "By defining smoke and vape shops as a distinct use, it allows for the city to apply tailored regulations rather than relying on general commercial standards," Foljam said during the staff presentation. The proposed…
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