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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Lisa Zepeda, Revenue & Collections Manager
DATE: March 13, 2025
SUBJECT:
A resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses in the City of Aurora in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI "Tattoo and Body Art Establishments".
PURPOSE:
To update the number of available licenses for tattoo and body art establishments.
BACKGROUND:
In 2023 the City Council approved changes to Chapter 25, Article XI "Tattoo and Body Art Establishments", which included the discretion by council to adjust the number of available licenses by separate resolution. As is the case with other types of licenses, the City Council authorizes a number of licenses equal to the number of establishments holding them and adjusts that number following the submittal of a complete application.
DISCUSSION:
On 3/11/25 R25-075 increased the number of available tattoo and body art licenses from five (5) to six (6).
Ronin Tattoo, located at 1161 N. Farnsworth Ave. Suite B is closing permanently as of March 31st 2025 which will reduce the available number of licenses from six (6) back to five (5). A new tattoo business owner has applied for a license for the same location and is set to open April 1st. Tattoo parlor licenses are non-transferable, so a new license is required by resolution.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There is no impact as the number of Tattoo and Body Art establishments will remain at six (6) if the new owner is approved.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully requests approval of this resolution.
cc: Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and body art establishments in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI "Tattoo and Body Art Establishments".
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, R25-075 increased the number of tattoo and body art licenses from five (5) to six (6); and
WHEREAS, One license owner is closing and a new owner has applied for the same location simultaneously; and
WHEREAS, once approved, the number of tattoo and body art licenses will remain at six (6)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: in accordance with Sec. 25-266(d) "License Required; Limit on Number Issued" of Chapter 25, Article XI (Tattoo and Body Art Establishments), the number of licenses available is hereby set at six (6).