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Zephyrhills council adopts parks smoking ban, approves industrial annexation and height variance on first readings
Summary
Council unanimously adopted a parks smoking and vaping ban (Ordinance 1494‑24), approved first readings for a 9.98‑acre annexation and comp‑plan amendment for a MyTech manufacturing site (Ordinance 1495‑24 and 1496‑24), and approved a conditional use to exceed height limits for the facility (Resolution 830‑24). The council also approved the annual street resurfacing program.
The Zephyrhills City Council approved several land‑use and municipal measures during its meeting.
Smoking and vaping ban in parks
On second reading the council adopted Ordinance No. 1494‑24 to create section 130.24 of the city code, prohibiting smoking and vaping in city parks and on city property. A council member noted students from the Pasco County School District brought the idea to the city; another member described a vaping‑related battery fire suffered by an acquaintance as a safety concern. The council voted to adopt the ordinance on a unanimous voice vote.
Annexation, rezoning and height variance for MyTech
The council approved on first reading Ordinance No. 1495‑24, annexing approximately 9.98 acres south of Tucker Road into the city and rezoning it to Light…
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