Summary
A year after the city's moratorium, new rules would define smoke shops, vape shops, and smoking establishments, dictate where they can locate, and restrict them near schools, libraries, and parks. Public hearing October 13.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 22, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
No direct cost, but grandfathered shops in prime locations may become more valuable, as Council Member Noble noted.
Residents who want tighter control over where smoke and vape businesses can operate.
Smoke and vape shop operators who would face new location limits.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
New rules define vape and smoke shops, limit which zoning districts they can operate in, and restrict locations near schools, churches, and daycares, plus operating-hour limits. Adopted after three amendments and an October 13 public hearing.
Committee Meetings - Oct 27, 2026
New rules would keep vape and smoke shops 1,000 feet from schools, parks, libraries and places of worship, with existing shops grandfathered in until they close 180 days. Council members cited youth vaping and signage aesthetics as motivations.
Committee Meetings - Oct 13, 2026
New city rules for vape and smoke shops were up for a third reading, with a public hearing the same evening. These rules would shape where and how such businesses can operate in Green.
Committee Meetings - Sep 22, 2026
A year after the city's moratorium, new rules would define smoke shops, vape shops, and smoking establishments, dictate where they can locate, and restrict them near schools, libraries, and parks. Public hearing October 13.
City Council - Sep 22, 2026
After a year under a moratorium, the city is drafting rules for smoke and vape shops, with a public hearing set for October 13.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Jul 15, 2026
Noble relayed council's concern about vape products at the new store given the city's moratorium on vape stores; the owner said they're behind the counter, age-restricted, and less than 1% of sales.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Jun 17, 2026
The city plans legislation regulating vape shops (spacing and proximity rules) and data centers by year's end, replacing the current vape shop moratorium.
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