I. RECOMMENDATION:
This was a future agenda item requested by Councilman Adkisson.
II. BACKGROUND:
Currently the City has regulations on Tobacco Bars where they shall not be located within 300' feet of any residential district, any educational, religious, or cultural institution. A tabboc Bar is defined as any business establishment which in whole or in part is dedicated to or includes as part of the business, the smoking of tobacco or other substances. This classification includes cigar lounges, hookah bars/cafés, tobacco cafés/bars, and smoking parlors, but does not include medical marijuana dispensaries.
The City does not have separate regulations for retail establishments that primarily sell tobacco and tobacco products. Retail shops that engage in the sales of primarily tobacco products are classified as "retail".
III. DISCUSSION:
Councilman Adkisson included the attached Matrix of Local Ordinances Restricting Tobacco Retailers Near Schools for discussion.
Staff is seeking direction from the City Council.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
None
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
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