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Planning group recommends adding licensed fireworks sales to special‑use list in commercial zones
Summary
Following discussion of Illinois law changes, commissioners recommended placing licensed fireworks sales in the city's special‑use list for commercial (C1) areas while excluding residential and historic zones; the item will go to council to amend the ordinance.
Commissioners discussed state changes that now permit certain consumer fireworks sales and voted to recommend that Lebanon add licensed fireworks vendors to the city's special‑use list for appropriate commercial zones (C1), excluding historic or residential areas.
Speakers noted state law still bans some devices (for example, certain bottle rockets remain prohibited) and emphasized local controls: vendors would need licenses, fire‑department access and ordinance changes to ensure safety and tax reporting. Commissioners argued that regulated sales could capture taxable revenue for the city if vendors report income and comply with licensing requirements. The commission approved a motion to add licensed fireworks sales to the special‑use list and will forward the recommendation to council to draft necessary ordinance amendments.
