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Prattville council extends temporary moratorium on new package stores, convenience stores, gas stations and vape shops
Summary
The Prattville City Council voted unanimously May 5 to extend a temporary moratorium on permits for package stores, convenience stores, gas stations and vape shops through May 18, 2027 while staff completes a zoning review and the city hires a planning and development director.
The Prattville City Council on May 5 unanimously extended a temporary moratorium on permits and approvals for package stores, convenience stores, gas stations and vape shops while the city completes a review of its zoning ordinance and searches for a planning and development director.
Councilor Merrick, who introduced the ordinance, said the extension was intended to give staff time to finish a comprehensive review and to "protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents." The ordinance text states the extension "shall be effective…
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