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Racine council adopts zoning change to limit new vape and tobacco retailers near youth-serving sites
Summary
The council adopted ordinance 0126-26 to amend Chapter 114 zoning rules that place distance buffers and limit new vape/tobacco retailers near schools and youth-serving facilities; proponents cited local youth vaping data and public-health research.
The Racine Common Council on March 17 adopted a zoning ordinance (0126-26) that changes Chapter 114 to restrict where new vape and tobacco retailers may locate in the city, adding distance buffers from schools, daycares and other youth‑serving organizations.
During a public hearing Michael (executive director of Focus on Community) told the council that the restriction is intended as a prevention tool, not a retroactive ban on existing businesses. He cited local survey…
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