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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Lisa Zepeda, Revenue and Collections Manager
DATE: January 21, 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 substantive changes to Chapter 25, Article XI "Tattoo and Body Art Establishments". The changes included the ability for new businesses to open using the 1/2-mile distance buffer between any new tattoo establishments consistent with the city code. The City uses this same set back distance with alternative financial institutions, tobacco/alternative nicotine and cannabis dispensaries.
At the time of the Council amended Chapter 25, it afforded itself the discretion to adjust the number of available licenses by separate resolution. As is the case with other forms of licenses, the City Council authorizes a number of licenses equal to the number of establishments holding them, and then adjusts that number following the submittal of a complete application.
Revenue and Collections has a complete application for a new establishment. This resolution seeks to increase the number of available licenses from four (4) to five (5).
Resolution 24-311 previously approved the applicant for a license at a different location at 559 High St. in Aurora. The applicant has since decided to move his business to a new location. He allowed his current license to expire, and ceased operations as of December 31st, 2024 while he awaited permitting for a new location at 261 E. Indian Trail Rd. Aurora, IL 60505.
DISCUSSION:
This change will allow a new Tattoo and Body Art establishment to open in Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff respectfully requests approval of this resolution.
cc: City Council
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, in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI entitled, Tattoo and Body Art Establishments" of the Code of Ordinances, the City Council may establish, from time to time, the maximum number of allowed tattoo establishments; and
WHEREAS, currently there are four (4) tattoo and body art establishments located and doing business in the City; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, R24-311 created five (5) licenses for tattoo and body art establishments, however, that license has expired and the owner is seeking a new license under a new location;
WHEREAS, after review and consideration the City now seeks to increase the number of licenses for tattoo and body art from four (4) to five (5) in accordance with current city code.
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 five (5).
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any prior resolutions that are inconsistent or conflict with this resolution shall be and are hereby repealed.