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Local tattoo artist seeks text amendment to open shop in Erlanger mixed-use zone
Summary
Resident tattoo artist Brett Smith asked council to authorize a mayoral application for a Kenton County Planning Commission text amendment to permit tattoo shops in Erlanger's single mixed-use zone; staff will prepare a municipal order for council consideration next month.
Brett Smith, an Erlanger resident and tattoo artist, asked the council to authorize the mayor to apply for a zoning text amendment that would allow tattoo shops as a permitted use in the city's only mixed-use zone.
Mark introduced Smith and explained the procedural steps: if council approves a municipal order to authorize an application, the request will go to the Kenton County Planning Commission; a favorable recommendation would return the change to council for two readings and final passage.
Smith described his background and intent: "I've been tattooing since 02/2012. It's the only thing I've done professionally since then... I'd be full time over here," he said, adding that the business he currently operates in Clifton, Cincinnati, would close if he moves to Erlanger.
Council asked clarifying questions about where the mixed-use zone is located, whether the change would apply citywide (it would not) and whether the council wanted a straw poll. The city attorney and planning staff said the request is for a text amendment specific to the mixed-use zone at the Commonwealth/Erganger Road corridor; a municipal order will be prepared for consideration at the next regular meeting.
Next steps: staff will prepare an MO authorizing submission of the text-amendment application to the Kenton County Planning Commission; if the commission recommends approval, council will consider the change in two readings.
