The establishment of a new bodywork use shall be permitted only if the following requirements are met:
(A) Prior to applying for a building permit, a zoning verification letter must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator which includes:
(1) A description of the business;
(2) A list of current employees; and
(3) Copies of all required licenses from the State of Maryland for each listed employee or, for uses that do not require a license, verification of professional training.
(B) The owner or operator of a bodywork use shall file an annual report, as required by the Zoning Administrator, which includes an updated list of employees and copies of all required State licenses or verification of professional training.
(C) A bodywork use shall not be used as a place of human habitation.
(D) Bodywork instruction may only be provided:
(1) To individuals who are enrolled in a bodywork training program recognized by the Maryland Higher Education Commission; and
(2) In accordance with applicable state law and regulations governing bodywork licensure and education.
(E) The Zoning Administrator, or designee, is authorized pursuant to § 1-19-2.100(B) to conduct periodic inspections of a bodywork use to verify compliance with this section.
(F) A violation of this section will result in the suspension or revocation of the zoning certificate approval.
(Bill No. 24-07, 6-18-2024)