REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt an Ordinance Extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment and Operation of 'Smoke Shops' for an Additional 10 Months, 15 Days
Report
SUMMARY OF COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission considered this item on June 8, 2026.
The Planning Commission voted to Recommend to Council Alternative 1: Adopt an Ordinance Extending the Urgency Interim Ordinance Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment and Operation of 'Smoke Shops' for an Additional 10 Months, 15 Days found in Attachment 1.
The vote was 7-0.
Excerpt draft minutes of the Planning Commission hearing are in Attachment 2.
EXISTING POLICY
GENERAL PLAN
VISION STATEMENT
Sunnyvale is an attractive, safe, environmentally-sensitive community which takes pride in the diversity of its people, the innovation of its business and the responsiveness of its government.
VISION
It is the aspiration of the people of Sunnyvale to build upon the attributes which the City currently enjoys, so that Sunnyvale of the future will become ...
* A safe, secure and healthy place for all people ... where the health and safety of residents is a primary concern. Sunnyvale is a clean and attractive city with many opportunities for physical activity in a natural environment.
COMMUNITY VISION GOAL
IV. Safe and Healthy Community - To maintain Sunnyvale's traditional high level of public health and safety, so all residents, employees and visitors feel safe at all times and in all places in the City.
Chapter 3 Land Use and Transportation
Policy LT-6.2 Limit the intrusion of incompatible uses and inappropriate development in and near residential neighborhoods, but allow transition areas at the edges of neighborhoods.
Commercial Uses and Shopping Centers
Policy LT-13.4 Support a full spectrum of conveniently located commercial uses and shopping cente...
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