Council endorses code changes: 15-second hold time for electronic signs; e-cigarette stores codified as special use

Aug 2, 2026

Staff recommended, and the committee supported, zoning changes to reduce required electronic message-board hold time from one minute to 15 seconds and to classify electronic cigarette stores as special uses in the same business districts as tobacco stores.

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The Police Policy and Code Services committee considered mechanical changes to the village sign and use codes. Staff explained that several electronic cigarette stores have opened and should be codified as special uses where tobacco stores already require special‑use review. The committee also considered amending the electronic message board ordinance to reduce the required hold time from one minute to 15 seconds to align with neighboring communities and current practice.

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