For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ARTIST. A person who performs tattooing, intradermal cosmetics, and/or certain body piercing, and who is responsible for complying with the provisions of this subchapter.
BODY PIERCING. The creation of an opening in an individual’s body, other than in an individual’s earlobe, to insert jewelry or another decoration.
BODY PIERCING STUDIO. A permanent, non-dwelling building or portion of a building, designated by a license holder and located in accordance with applicable local zoning codes where body piercing is performed, completely separated from living quarters, hereafter referred to as studio.
BODY PAINTING. The practice of applying permanent paint, dye, or other substances, whether transparent or non-transparent, to or on the body of a patron when such body is wholly or partially nude in terms of specified anatomical areas.
BODY PAINTING STUDIO. An establishment or business that provides the services of applying paint or other substances, whether transparent or non-transparent, to or on the body of a patron when such body is wholly or partially nude in terms of specified anatomical areas.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The Chief Building Official for the city, or his or her designee.
NUDITY. As defined in 21 O.S. § 1040.75
of the Penal Code of the State of Oklahoma.
PERMIT HOLDER. A person who owns, operates, or maintains a tattoo studio, tattoo, body piercing, and body painting studio, or body piercing studio in compliance with this subchapter.
REGULATORY AUTHORITY. The Director of Community Development of the city, or his or her designated representative having responsibility to enforce and administer these regulations.
TATTOO/TATTOOING. The practice of producing an indelible mark or figure on the human body by scarring or inserting a pigment under the skin using needles, scalpels, or other related devices and including intradermal cosmetics.
TATTOO STUDIO. A permanent, non-dwelling building or portion of a building, designated by a permit holder and located in accordance with applicable local zoning codes where tattooing or intradermal cosmetic application is performed, completely separated from living quarters; hereafter referred to as studio.
(Prior Code, § 110.101) (Ord. 1522, passed 10-10-2006)