Chapter 4.25 — TATTOO/BODY ART/PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish development standards for the siting and operation of tattoo/body art/piercing establishments so as not to pose a significant threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, and to limit potential adverse impacts on sensitive uses located in surrounding neighborhoods. The standards of this Chapter shall apply to all tattoo/body art/piercing establishments.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

All new tattoo/body art/piercing establishments shall be located consistent with the following standards:

• A. All new tattoo/body art/piercing establishments shall be located a minimum of 1,000 feet from another tatoo/body art/piercing establishment.

• B. Located a minimum of 500 feet from all of the following uses:

  1. Adult-oriented business;

  2. Schools;

  3. Parks and recreation facilities;

  4. Community centers;

  5. Libraries;

  6. Youth organizations; and

  7. Child Day Care in a Home (Small or Large), or Day Care Centers.

• C. Located a minimum of 250 feet from any business involving an on-premises sale of liquor or alcoholic beverages, excluding restaurants and grocery stores/supermarkets.

• D. Located a minimum of 100 feet (250 feet if separated by a major street or arterial) from any residential zones.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

In addition to any conditions imposed by the Review Authority, tattoo/body art/piercing establishments shall comply with the following development standards:

• A. The hours of operation shall be no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and no later than 10:00 p.m., daily.

• B. The owner of an establishment shall obtain a Health Permit through the Riverside County Department of Public Health (DPH) to operate the facility in a safe and clean manner, maintain written procedures for the operation of the facility, and maintain records of training and equipment sterilization.

• C. All practitioners shall annually register with the Riverside County Department of Public Health, obtain annual blood-borne pathogen training, provide documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination status, obtain specific health information from clients, and obtain "informed consent" from clients, as required by the Department of Public Health.

• D. Records of successful completion of registration and annual renewals of Riverside County Department of Public Health permits for the owner of the establishment and any person providing services in the establishment shall be maintained on the premises and shall be presented to City employees and Riverside County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division inspectors on demand. An electronic copy of such records shall be provided on an annual basis to the Planning Division.

• E. No tatoo, body art, or body piercing shall be performed without first obtaining "Informed Consent" from a client, as required by the DPH.

• F. No establishment shall provide services to any person who is younger than the minimum age established by State law.

• G. Amplified sound and loud music shall not be heard outside of the premises; the establishment shall contain all activities within the establishment.

• H. Litter and trash receptacles shall be conveniently located inside and outside the establishment, and trash and debris shall be removed from the receptacles on a daily basis.

• I. The exterior of the establishment, including all signs, accessory buildings and structures, shall be maintained free of litter and graffiti at all times. Graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours of written notice from the City.

• J. Loitering in the public right-of-way, parking area, and in front of the property and adjacent properties shall be prohibited.

• K. The establishment shall conspicuously post the following interior sign stating: "We ID everyone under 27 years of age for any request for our services." The dimensions of such sign shall be at least eight inches by 11 inches. If the predominant language of the establishment's clientele is not English, then a sign shall also be posted in that language.