Garland just put a ban on smoking inside restaurants and bars. So, if you want to smoke, you'll have to take it outside.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Existing businesses may face limitations on expansion or renovation if they become classified as nonconforming.
The city and residents seeking clearer zoning standards for specialized retail uses.
Business owners who may face new operational restrictions or nonconforming status.
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The city is looking at how to better define and regulate vape and smoke shops due to confusion in current rules and concerns about their impact on neighborhoods. The goal is to create clearer definitions and enforcement methods, especially regarding the sale of items that could be considered drug paraphernalia.