NUMB:
961029
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE 2
REF:
XXBY:
ALD. PAWLINSKI, NARDELLI, KALWITZ, SCHERBERT, BREIER,
D'AMATO, MURPHY, RICHARDS AND BUTLER
TITL:
A substitute ordinance relating to the zoning of cigarette stores.
SECS:
295-7-29.5 cr
295-7-147-y am
295-223-7-c cr
295-313-7 cr
295-323-7 rc
295-333-7-h cr
295-343-7-c cr
295-413-7-g am
295-423-7-d cr
295-433-7-d cr
295-453-7-f cr
295-463-7-e cr
295-473-7-d cr
295-513-7-j cr
295-523-7-j cr
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This ordinance removes stores primarily engaged in the sale of cigarettes from the definition of "general retail establishments" and defines a new term, "cigarette store," for purposes of applying zoning regulations to such businesses. The ordinance also specifies criteria that may be used to determine if an establishment fits the definition of "cigarette store." In addition, the ordinance designates cigarette stores as a special use in all zoning districts in which they are presently a permitted use or special use under the "general retail establishments" definition.
BODY:
Whereas, Because of the high-value/low-bulk nature of tobacco products, stores primarily engaged in selling cigarettes are prone to occurrences of "smash-and-grab" theft; and
Whereas, By increasing the visibility and availability of tobacco products, cigarette stores located in or near residential neighborhoods can adversely affect children living in those neighborhoods; and
Whereas, The common practice of placing bars over cigarette store windows detracts from the appearance of the neighborhoods in which such stores are located; and
Whereas, The recent, rapid proliferation of cigarette stores in the city of Milwaukee means that the potential for these problems to become serious is increasing; now, therefore
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 295-7-29.5 of the code is created to read:
295-7. Definitions.
29.5. CIGARETTE STO...
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