The City of Roanoke, Virginia, is exploring new zoning regulations aimed at significantly restricting the number and location of new vape shops. Spearheaded by City Council Member Phazhon Nash, the proposed ordinance would ban any new vape shops from opening within 1,000 feet of a school, church, or park, and within 2,000 feet of another existing vape shop. This mirrors a similar policy adopted by Roanoke County last year.