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Tobacco Retailer and Smoking Lounge Regulations

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  • What: Staff presented proposed definitions for smoke shops, smoking lounges and general tobacco retailers, with conditional use permits, buffers from sensitive uses, operating conditions and stronger penalties. Council received the report and directed the city attorney to prepare an ordinance; members discussed a moratorium, tiered fines, property-owner accountability and shorter compliance periods.
  • Where it stands: City attorney drafting ordinance amendments after October 13, 2026.

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  • 2026-10-13 - City Council - Staff presented proposed definitions for smoke shops, smoking lounges and general tobacco retailers, with conditional use permits, buffers from sensitive uses, operating conditions and stronger penalties. Council received the report and directed the city attorney to prepare an ordinance; members discussed a moratorium, tiered fines, property-owner accountability and shorter compliance periods.

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