Fairlawn set to enact regulations for smoke, vape shops
Fairlawn City Council extended a moratorium on new smoke and vape shops for 90 days while drafting zoning regulations to limit their locations and operations.Summary
Fairlawn City Council voted to extend its moratorium on new smoke and vape shops for another 90 days, following a previous 180-day ban that was extended in March. The city is developing zoning regulations that would permit these shops only in B-2 business districts and prohibit them within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, libraries, and other sensitive areas. The proposed rules also require a 1-mile separation between similar businesses and a 50-foot buffer from residential zones, while banning on-site consumption and window displays. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of emergency medical equipment, including a LIFEPAK 15 cardiac monitor and four LUCAS mechanical CPR devices, using funds from the OneOhio Opioid settlement to enhance first-response capabilities. The council also approved rezoning 10 acres of land for office use and discussed various other municipal matters.
(Source：akron.com)
