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Lockport planning commission adopts narrower definition for "tobacco shop" in zoning code
Summary
The commission approved Ordinance No. 24‑026 to amend Chapter 156, lowering the revenue threshold to qualify as a "tobacco shop" from 80% to 20% and adding exemptions for large retailers and certain licensed establishments, with special‑use requirements in several commercial zones.
The Lockport Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve Ordinance No. 24‑026 amending Chapter 156 of the city zoning code to change the definition and allowable locations for tobacco shops and smoking establishments. The change lowers the revenue threshold used to classify a retail business as a tobacco shop from 80 percent of gross revenue to 20 percent, and adds exemptions for large commercial retailers and businesses that hold liquor or restaurant licenses.
Kimberly, a city planning staff member, told commissioners the…
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