Issue Sheet ORD2025-009
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City of Smyrna Issue Sheet File Number: ORD2025-009 A Max Bacon City Hall 2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 1 3 0 9 Agenda Date: 11/17/2025 In Control: City Council File Type: Ordinance Agenda Section: Formal Business Department: City Attorney Agenda Title: Authorization for the approval of ORD2025-009 for an amendment to Section 402 and 712 of the Zoning Ordinance, Appendix A the Smyrna Code of Ordinances to define Vape Shops, Elementary and Secondary Schools and Principal Product Line and to specify Restrictions on Vape Shop locations. Citywide ISSUE AND BACKGROUND: Research indicates that the proximity of Vape Shops to schools may increase the likelihood of youth exposure and use of vaping products. The City Council finds that it is in the public interest to regulate the location of vape shops to reduce the potential for youth initiation of vaping and to protect the health of Smyrna’s young people. This amendment to the zoning ordinance defines Vape Shops, Elementary and Secondary Schools and Principal Product Line and specifies that a Vape Shops is authorized in the General Commercial zoning category provided that it is not located within 1000 feet of certain schools, kindergartens, daycare facilities or other Vape Shops, all as defined by the ordinance. RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Staff recommends the approval of ORD2025-009 for an amendment to Section 402 and 712 of the Zoning Ordinance, Appendix A the Smyrna Code of Ordinances to define Vape Shops, Elementary and Secondary Schools and Principal Product Line and to specify Restrictions on Vape Shop locations.