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Downtown vape shops, Main Street medians and sidewalks draw mixed public comment; zoning amendment sent to Planning Commission
Summary
Residents voiced both support and opposition to downtown Main Street changes. One council ordinance to restrict vape/tobacco sales downtown was introduced and an amended motion passed to send the zoning change to the Planning Commission for public hearing and review.
Several members of the public addressed the council about proposed changes to downtown Main Street and a related zoning amendment that would limit where tobacco and vape stores can operate.
Diane Frankenberger said she supports an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that would prohibit vape shops downtown while grandfathering an existing shop. "I defend the right of people to vape, but I don't think it has a place downtown in our mix," she said, and also voiced support for the proposed medians, sidewalks, and…
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