Smoking ban expands in Baytown sparks mixed reactions
The City Council approves a new smoking ban, drawing praise from supporters and warning from opponents who vow a potential May ballot initiative to repeal and restore the 2000 ordinance. Restaurant managers weigh how ashtrays and outdoor decks will be affected as venues plan contingencies.
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Baytown Adopts Smoking Ban Ordinance With Jan 1 Start
City officials announce a smoking ban effective Friday with an educational period through January 1. Prohibited areas include enclosed public places and workplaces, outdoor arenas, city facilities, certain vehicles, and any non smoking designated zones. Exceptions cover private residences, some private rooms, designated smoking hotel rooms not exceeding 20 percent, retail tobacco stores, certain nursing home rooms, private clubs without employees, and outdoor areas except near doors or arenas.
Beach City seeks new ZIP code to fix mail confusion
Beach City Council reported USPS has begun a project to create a new ZIP code for West Chambers County, including Beach City Cove Mont Belvieu and Old River Winfree. Change planned for July 2008 requires Postmaster General approval after years of looking into the issue. The move aims to fix misrouted mail and FEMA aid problems from the 2006 hurricanes and jury notices from Harris County. Other council business covered North Point subdivision plans for natural gas lines, with potential $1000 per home conversion costs and need for homeowner agreement.
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