Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dormont public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in zoning with high priority
Vape shop regulation ordinance
A draft ordinance would make new vape shops conditional uses needing Planning Commission approval, keep them out of the transit-oriented district, and require 1,000 feet of separation from existing shops. Residents and commissioners worry about vape shop density on the commercial strip and want loopholes closed before council acts.
Vape shop zoning regulations
Council moved forward with a new ordinance regulating vape shops and updating conditional-use standards in the development code. A public hearing and special voting meeting are set for August 24 after county and planning commission review.
Short-term rental regulation
After complaints about loud parties and LLCs exploiting a loophole with 31-day rentals, council is weighing turning short-term rentals into a conditional use requiring council approval. Current operators would be grandfathered in.