Title
TATTOO ESTABLISHMENT ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE (PA2020-003)
Site Location: Citywide
Recommendation
Summary:
Amendments to Sections 20.20.020, 20.70.020 and the addition of Section 20.48.230 of Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) and amendments to Sections 21.20.020 and 21.70.020 of Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) to define tattoo establishments (a previously undefined use) as a land use category and establish objective standards to regulate its use.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and pursuant to Section 15265(a)(1), which exempts local governments from the requirements of CEQA in connection with the adoption of a Local Coastal Program;
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2021-018 recommending the City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2020-002 updating development standards related to tattoo establishments; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. PC2021-019 recommending the City Council authorize staff to submit Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LC2020-002 to the California Coastal Commission.