ORDINANCE

[To Extend the Temporary Moratorium on Permits and Approvals for Package Stores, Convenience Stores, Gas Stations, and Vape Shops in the Corporate Limits of Prattville.]

WHEREAS, in Ordinance Book 2025, Page 013, on May 6, 2025, the City Council of

the City of Prattville declared a temporary moratorium on permits and approvals for Package

Stores, Convenience Stores, Gas Stations, and Vape Shops in the Corporate Limits of Prattville

while the zoning ordinance was reviewed and adjusted; and

WHEREAS, in Ordinance Book 2026, Page 002, on January 20, 2026, the City Council

amended the temporary moratorium to include that the transfer of existing licenses resulting in

the sale of existing establishments currently licensed as described herein would be exempt

from the terms of the Ordinance; and

WHEREAS, due to unforeseen circumstances, a comprehensive review of the zoning

ordinance has not been completed at this time; and

WHEREAS, the City is in the process of hiring a Planning and Development Director

to further review the zoning ordinance and address the issue of Package Stores, Convenience

Stores, Gas Stations, and Vape Shops; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to extend the temporary moratorium on the

issuance of permits and approvals for Package Stores, Convenience Stores, Gas Stations, and

Vape Shops until the zoning ordinance can be reviewed and adjusted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Prattville

that in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents, it is in the best

interest of the City to extend the temporary moratorium on the issuance of permits or other

approvals for any Package Stores, Convenience Stores, Gas Stations, and Vape Shops, in

order for the City to complete its review of the zoning ordinance as to these entities.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the extension of the temporary moratorium shall be

effective upon passage and publication, and shall continue through May 18, 2027, unless

terminated or extended by action of the City Council.

THE provisions of this Ordinance are severable. If any portion of this Ordinance is

declared invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration shall not affect the parts which remain.

 

ADOPTED THIS 5^TH DAY OF MAY, 2026.

By:      Michael P. Whaley, President

Prattville City Council

 

AUTHENTICATED THIS 5^TH DAY OF MAY, 2026.

By:      Paula G. Barlow

City Clerk

 

APPROVED:

By:      Bill Gillespie, Jr.

Mayor

ORDINANCE BOOK 2026, PAGE 008