§ 21.45.166. Tattoo parlors.

The following special development standards shall apply to tattoo parlors, whether as a primary or an accessory use:

A.

No new tattoo parlor use shall be located within seven hundred feet (700') of another tattoo parlor, unless granted through an Administrative Use Permit, in accordance with Division IV of Chapter 21.25 and Section 21.52.273.B.

B.

No new tattoo parlor use shall be located within seven hundred feet (700') of any public or private primary or secondary school, unless granted through an Administrative Use Permit, in accordance with Division IV of Chapter 21.25 and Section 21.52.273.B.

C.

Tattoo parlors shall operate only between the hours of seven (7:00) a.m. and ten (10:00) p.m., unless granted through an Administrative Use Permit, in accordance with Division IV of Chapter 21.25 and Section 21.52.273.B.

D.

Service of alcohol, marijuana based substances, or other controlled substance shall not be permitted in conjunction with a tattoo parlor use.

E.

The entrance door and storefront window glazing shall be 100 percent (100%) clear and free of obstructions such as signs, window tinting, shelving, or racks.

F.

"Specified anatomical areas" as defined in Chapter 21.15 (Definitions) shall not be exposed in the publicly accessible areas of the business or viewable from the public right-of-way.

G.

The operator of the approved use shall prevent loitering and loud noises around the subject site during and after the hours of business operation.

H.

A sign stating, "No tattoo service will be provided for anyone under the age of 18," shall be visible at all times on the door of the front entrance.

I.

Lighting shall be placed above all exterior doors. Metal halide or other similar, "white light"-emitting bulbs shall be used to clearly illuminate the tenant address.

J.

The proposed business shall be equipped with an audible burglar alarm system and door/window alarm company contacts for added security.

K.

Security cameras providing full camera coverage of all entries and exits into the building and full camera coverage of all public rights-of-way and private parking areas provided by the business. Cameras must record in color with output of at least four hundred eighty (480) lines resolution. Recordings shall be retained for no less than thirty (30) days on an IP-configurable Digital Recording Recorder (DVR) or digital storage setup with a public IP address. The surveillance system username and password shall be provided to the Long Beach Police Department.

L.

The applicant shall comply with all applicable State, County and City Health and Human Services regulations including, but not limited to the State Safe Body Art Act regarding the establishment and operation of businesses engaged in tattooing, body piercing and permanent cosmetic application.

M.

The property shall be developed and maintained in a neat, quiet, and orderly condition and operated in a manner so as not to be detrimental to adjacent properties and occupants. This shall encompass the maintenance of exterior facades of the building, designated parking areas serving the use, fences and the perimeter of the site (including all public parkways).

N.

Exterior security bars and roll-up doors applied to windows and pedestrian building entrances shall be prohibited.

O.

Any graffiti found on site must be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of its appearance.

P.

Provisions in 21.45.166.A through P may be appealed to the City's Zoning Administrator, in accordance with Section 21.10.045.

( ORD-18-0013 § 5, 2018