Grove City Planning Commission members voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve a use at 3558 Broadway to allow a tattoo studio operating alongside permanent-makeup services.

Staff told the commission that while permanent makeup is permitted under the zoning code, tattoo shops are not listed as a by-right use in any district. The use-approval process examines a single use at a single location; staff said the requested approval would add this use to the list of permitted uses at the property. Staff recommended approval.

Applicant Lillian Reinhart, who said her business address is 2401 Charlemagne Street, told the commission the operation will be “more of a salon-style, fine-line tattoo shop, not the traditional tattoo shop most think of.” She said services will be offered primarily by appointment and include permanent makeup and specialty fine-line tattoos, with hours roughly 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A public speaker, Steve Reinhardt, identified himself as the applicant’s father and said, “I’m proud that she’s going this way,” and noted the landlord’s support. After no further public comment, a commissioner moved to recommend approval; the motion passed on a unanimous roll call.

Next steps: the Planning Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final action.