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Planning Commission recommends two zoning text amendments to define and locate 'vape shops'
Summary
The commission recommended two zoning text amendments to define 'vape shop' and clarify where they may operate; one amendment passed 5-3 and the companion use-matrix amendment passed 7-1. The rules include a 50% inventory/revenue threshold, limits on drive-throughs and signage, and a one-way 2,000-foot buffer with grandfathering rules.
The Newport News Planning Commission on Sept. 3 voted to forward two zoning text amendments addressing vape shops to City Council.
Planner Hall presented ZT20250004, a proposed definition of “vape shop” as a retail establishment where 50% or more of inventory, display space or sales revenue is derived from e-cigarettes, vape devices, e-liquids and related products. The amendment also adds standards (no drive-through service, signage and…
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