REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
January 15, 2025
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
THROUGH: ASHLEY ATKINSON, Assistant Director
Development Services Division
BY: PHILLIP SIEGRIST, Planning Manager
Development Services Division
SUBJECT
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Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P23-03410 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P23-03410, amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of the Citywide Development Code, relating to Tobacco and Vapor Sales, Smoke Shops, and Definitions.
1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council), of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P23-03410 dated January 15, 2025, that Text Amendment Application No. P23-03410 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Text Amendment Application No. P23-03410, to amend Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of the Citywide Development Code, relating to Tobacco and Vapor Sales, Smoke Shops, and Definitions.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Text Amendment Application No. P23-03410 proposes an amendment to Section 15-2761 of the Development Code to establish additional regulations for tobacco and vapor sales and establish new regulations for Smoke Shops including amortization of Existing Smoke Shops. In addition, the proposed Text Amendment would add new terms and definitions to Section 15-6802 of the Development Code.
BACKGROUND / ANALYSIS
Current regulations for tobacco and vapor sales included in Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) Section 15-2761 are limited to restrictions on signage when establishments are near sensitive uses. Specifically, any establishment located within 400 feet of a park, school (private or public), day care, or other youth-sensitive places (e.g., boys and girls club, youth activity centers) may not advertise smoking sales (such as for tobacco, vapor, or similar...
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