(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operating a tattoo and/or body piercing establishment without first obtaining a license to engage in such business in accordance with the provisions hereof.
(b) The license fee for engaging in the business of operating a tattoo and/or body piercing establishment within the City of Rocky River shall be as provided in Rocky River Codified Ordinance Section 1321.06. An application for a license shall be accompanied by said fee. Said license shall expire on December 31st of each calendar year, and the fee for licensing shall not be prorated. Any change of ownership shall require a new application and license, with payment of fees therefor.
(c) A tattoo and/or body piercing establishment shall not be operated as a Home Occupation, but shall be a permitted use in a G-B General Business District only.
(d) A copy of valid Cuyahoga County Department of Health tattoo and/or body piercing license is required prior to issuance of City of Rocky River tattoo and/or body piercing license.
(e) The provisions of Chapters 3730 and 3734 of the Ohio Revised Code regulating tattooing and body piercing in the State of Ohio shall be applicable along with the provisions of this Chapter 752. (Ord. 71-12. Passed 3-25-13.)