Tobacco Retail Establishments, Zoning Text Amendment - (Public Hearing)

A public hearing will be held before Hamilton City Council, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on Thursday, May 25, 2022: 6:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers located at 345 High Street, First Floor, One Renaissance Center, Municipal Building on amending the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance No. 7503:

APPLICANT:     City of Hamilton

REQUEST:        Changes to the Hamilton Zoning Ordinance Related to Tobacco Retail Establishments:

New tobacco retailers that meet the definition of “Tobacco Retail Establishment” would be required to go through a Conditional Use or Specific Use process per Section 1300 of the Zoning Ordinance.  New tobacco retailers would need to have a public hearing review and approval by both the Planning Commission and City Council. 

The following sections of the Zoning Ordinance are proposed for amendment:

·         Section 1250, Zoning Land Use Chart

·         Section 1300, Conditional Uses

·         Section 3900, Glossary

The Hamilton Zoning Ordinance can be found here: (https://www.hamilton-oh.gov/planning)

https://gis.hamilton-oh.gov/webdocs/Dept%20Planning/Hamilton%20OH%20-%20Zoning%20Ordinance.pdf

Hamilton Zoning Map found here: (https://www.hamilton-oh.gov/planning)

https://cohohio.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8d4bba16d1174a63885b8ef5d327aabb