ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – The City of Roanoke is exploring potential zoning changes that aim to limit the number of vape shops in the city.
The Roanoke planning staff is currently evaluating a potential ordinance that would restrict the opening of new vape shops by significantly limiting where they can operate.
“They’re everywhere, I feel like they’re invading. Any time you see a vacant storefront, a vacant building, think about Williamson Road, you drive by there a week or two weeks later, and you see a vape store, or you see the windows are covered up, and all you see is a flashing orange sign,” said Roanoke City Council Member Phazhon Nash…