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Commission approves downtown tattoo parlor with amended hours

Abilene Planning and Zoning Commission · July 7, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved a conditional-use permit for a tattoo parlor at 1240 North 8th Street after amending hours to 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; the owner and tenant said the hours in downtown central business are flexible but accepted the amendment.

The commission approved KZUP202611 to allow a tattoo parlor at 1240 North 8th Street in the central business district, amending the applicant’s proposed hours to 8 a.m.–8 p.m. on the approved days. Planner Clarissa Ivy presented the request and noted staff’s recommendation for approval subject to the concept plan; the property owner Kyle Smith described ongoing downtown property rehabilitation and prior uses.

Prospective tenant Lehi Solis described the shop’s clientele and said more flexible hours could help operations but accepted the amendment. Solis said she typically runs "appointments only" and works with clients across varying schedules. Commissioner discussion focused on parity with other downtown tattoo businesses and consistent hours; the motion to approve with amended hours passed on the recorded voice vote.