🏛️ Pittsburgh Hearing on Vape Shop Zoning Rules May 26
Pittsburgh City Council will hold a hearing on May 26, 2026, regarding a bill to create a new zoning category for tobacco and vape shops.Summary
The City of Pittsburgh’s Committee on Hearings and Policy is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers at the City-County Building. The hearing will address Bill 2025-2250, which proposes amending the city's zoning code to establish a new category labeled "Retail: Tobacco, Inhalant, and Cannabinoids." This new classification aims to define specific regulations and a conditional use process for businesses, such as vape shops, that sell tobacco, inhalants, or cannabinoid products. The legislation was first referred to the Planning Commission on October 15, 2025, and the Commission issued its report and recommendation on April 9, 2026. Sponsored by Council Member Wilson and co-sponsored by Council Members Lavelle, Charland, Strassburger, and Kail-Smith, the bill includes supporting materials such as bill versions, a zoning use table, and the Planning Commission's report. Residents and business owners are invited to attend the hearing to provide input before City Council makes a decision on adopting the amendment.
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