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Council passes first reading to create 'body art establishments' chapter, limits artistic tattoo studios to B3 zones
Summary
The council on first reading replaced the borough's permanent cosmetics code with a new body art chapter, added zoning limits and operating rules for artistic tattoo studios (class 8), and set hours not to exceed 11 p.m.; the measure was passed for first reading and will be advertised for a second reading.
Councilman Coakley presented an ordinance on April 14 that would repeal Chapter 69 (permanent cosmetics establishments) and replace it with a new Chapter 13 establishing rules for body art establishments, and would amend Chapter 131 (zoning) to permit body art uses in specified districts.
The ordinance makes three principal changes: it adds a new regulatory chapter for body art establishments, limits class 8 artistic tattoo studios to properties in the borough’s B3 business zoning district, and sets operating hours not to exceed 11 p.m. It also includes a capacity…
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