(A) Location.
(1) Owing to the negative secondary effects of tattoo parlors as evidenced by studies performed in other locations, and the deleterious effect of such negative secondary effects on existing businesses and/or residential areas around them, the location of such uses where permitted shall be tempered by the supplemental siting criteria of this section.
(2) No property line of a lot containing such use shall be located within 1,000 feet, measured in a straight line, from the closest point of the property line(s) of any:
(a) A residence or a residential zone;
(b) A church or religious institution;
(c) Public or private elementary and secondary schools, daycare centers, museums;
(d) Public parks and recreational facilities; or
(e) U.S. Highways 1, 601 and 521, S.C. Highways 34 and 97, Springdale Drive and Interstate 20 and Ehrenclou Drive.
(f) Any other tattoo parlor. In addition, no more than one tattoo parlor shall be allowed in the same building.
(B) Expiration of permit. Each zoning permit shall expire at the end of each calendar year and may be renewed only by making application as provided herein.
(C) Fees. The annual fee for a zoning permit to operate a tattoo parlor shall be as determined by applicable zoning fees.
(D) Inspection.
(1) An applicant or permittee shall permit the Zoning Administrator and representatives of the Police, Health and Fire Departments or other governmental departments or agencies involved in code enforcement to inspect the premises of a tattoo parlor for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the law at any time it is occupied or open for business.
(2) A person who operates a tattoo parlor, or their agent or employee is in violation of this Zoning Ordinance if he refuses to permit such lawful inspection of the premises at any time it is occupied or open for business.
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15)