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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Lisa Zepeda, Revenue & Collections Manager
DATE: February 14, 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". 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 with alternative financial institutions, tobacco/alternative nicotine and cannabis dispensaries.
At the time of the Council amendment to 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.
R24-311 created five (5) licenses for tattoo and body art establishments in 2024. The owner of that business decided to expand by moving to a new location. His license expired 12/31/24 as he awaited approval for the new location; effectively reducing the number of licenses back down to four (4). In 2025, he was approved for a new license under R25-041 which created five (5) licenses once again for tattoo and body art establishments.
Revenue and Collections has another complete application for a new establishment to be located in Ward 8. This resolution seeks to increase the number of available licenses from five (5) to six (6).
DISCUSSION:
This change will allow a new Tattoo and Body Art establishment to open in Aurora.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A.
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, 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 and body art establishments; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, R24-311 and subsequently in 2025, R25-041 created five (5) licenses for tattoo and body art establishments; and
WHEREAS, there are currently five (5) tattoo and body art establishments located and doing business in the City; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration the City now seeks to increase the number of licenses for tattoo and body art from five (5) to six (6) 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 six (6).