Smoke, vape and CBD shops hoping to open their doors in Keller may soon require City Council approval.
Council members recently discussed the issue with Keller Police Capt. Jared Lemoine and Community Development staff members during one of their work sessions, citing concerns about the number of shops that have already opened and a recent PD investigation into shops selling to underage customers. Ultimately, the council provided direction that they would like to require a Specific Use Permit for smoke, vape, and CBD stores.
SUPs, which are already required for several business uses in Keller, are a process through which public hearings are held before the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council for individual consideration. City leaders would consider market saturation and whether the use is compatible with other uses in the area, and may add requirements related to that particular business to address any concerns.
The new requirement will be considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission on Tuesday, April 12, and a City Council vote is anticipated on Tuesday, May 3.
If approved it would only apply to new businesses or businesses hoping to add these products; businesses already selling smoke, vape or CBD products would be allowed to continue their current operations through “legal, non-conforming” status.
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