Commission directs code change to let micropigmentation, small micro‑tattoos operate as low‑impact personal services

Jul 25, 2025

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to direct staff to draft municipal‑code amendments that would reclassify micropigmentation and small 'micro‑tattoo' services that use the same equipment as permanent makeup as low‑impact personal services, reducing the need for costly use permits while preserving public‑health oversight.

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Oroville — The Oroville Planning Commission on July 24 voted unanimously to direct staff to prepare amendments to the municipal code so that micropigmentation and small micro‑tattoos performed with the same equipment and techniques as permanent makeup would be classified as low‑impact personal services rather than as moderate‑impact tattooing that currently requires a use permit.

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