The Hanford City Planning Commission on Oct. 14 voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2025-29, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 53-25 to allow a tattoo and body-art studio (Oz Ink Lounge) to relocate into an existing suite at 126 North 11th Avenue within the corridor mixed-use (MXN) zoning district.

Staff described the site as an existing suite in the Hanford Plaza Shopping Center and said the business was previously permitted as a tattooing/body-art use at its current location. “All requirements of the corridor mixed use zone district have been met except for the street-side setback and landscaping requirements,” staff advised, noting the existing street-side setback is 10 feet rather than the current 15-foot requirement. Staff characterized the setback and landscaping as legally existing nonconforming conditions and said the applicant would not be increasing the nonconformity. Staff also noted a condition of approval requiring operation in compliance with Kings County public-health requirements and the Safe Body Art Act.

The proposed suite plan includes a waiting area at the entrance, four workstations visible from the waiting area, an art-supply room, storage, a break room and a restroom; staff said no construction is proposed. Shared shopping-center parking was described as adequate for the use. There were no public speakers for or against the item during the public hearing.

After closing the public hearing, the commission moved and seconded adoption of Resolution No. 2025-29. The roll-call vote was unanimous: Commissioner Nelson — yes; Vice Chair Douglas — yes; Commissioner Curtis — yes; Commissioner Norris — yes; Chair Ham — yes.

The resolution approves CUP No. 53-25 with the staff-recommended conditions, including compliance with applicable public-health regulations and the Safe Body Art Act, and requires adherence to any building, plumbing and sanitation code requirements through the building-permit process prior to occupancy.

The full staff report, including the findings addressing the nonconforming setback/landscaping and the CEQA notice of exemption under Guideline 15301 for an existing facility, is on file with the Community Development Department.