The City Council of Atlanta adopted an ordinance to amend the 1982 Atlanta Zoning Ordinance by defining "Vape Shops" and "Elementary and Secondary Schools." The amendment establishes a minimum distance of 1,000 feet between vape shops and requires a 1,000-foot buffer between vape shops and elementary/secondary schools, child care nurseries, day care centers, prekindergartens, kindergartens, play and other special schools or day care facilities for young children. The ordinance modifies regulations in C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, I-1, I-2, and MRC zoning districts to incorporate these new distance requirements. This measure is intended to safeguard the health and welfare of residents, particularly children and adolescents, by reducing youth exposure to vaping products. The ordinance was adopted by a roll call vote of 11 yeas to 0 nays.