Council approves first reading of zoning changes aimed at standalone vape shops; sign-code overhaul planned Planning Director Jeremy Ward brought a text amendment to regulate standalone vape/e-cigarette shops (1,000-foot buffers from residential areas and conditional-use controls); council approved first reading and directed staff to pursue a broader sign-ordinance update addressing flashing lights and window advertising.

Chester County Council is taking a stand against vape shops, setting stricter zoning laws to protect neighborhoods and curb youth access.

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Council asks solicitor to draft ordinance to regulate commercial door‑to‑door sales after resident complaints After residents raised privacy and safety concerns about uninvited commercial solicitors, the council voted to direct the town solicitor to prepare draft language for an ordinance that would address commercial, for‑profit door‑to‑door sales. Several councilors urged caution about First Amendment limits and requested the solicitor analyze state and

Richmond Town Council is taking action to address rising complaints about intrusive commercial solicitors, balancing resident safety with constitutional rights.

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