AGENDA REPORT
DATE: January 27, 2025
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bill McDaniel, City Manager
SUBJECT: First of two legislative public hearings on an ordinance amending Section 102-491 regarding tattoo establishments (PB-2024-42).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of the proposed text amendment is to amend Section 102-491 to allow a maximum of two tattoo establishments in the downtown core amending subsection (32) as follows:
(32) Tattoo establishments, provided that said use shall be limited to two locations not be permitted within the "Downtown Core" as designated in the future land use map of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and shall not be permitted nor within the area designated as the "Midtown Redevelopment District" within the Future Land Use Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The City of Plant City has adopted a Strategic Guide outlining the values and vision for the City, and among the "core values" identified in the Strategic Guide are a "unique sense of place" with the attributes of "hometown charm", "family-oriented", and "neighborhood pride." Limiting tattoo establishments to two locations within the downtown area is consistent with the preservation of the character of the downtown area. The limited number of tattoo establishments being allowed in the downtown area will not detract from the family-oriented business environment or the aesthetic ambiance necessary to attract tourists or residents within the downtown core. Tattoo establishments are permitted without any restriction in 95% of the commercially zoned areas of the City including C-1, C-1A and certain Planned Developments that allow commercial uses. This proposed ordinance is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
On January 22, 2025, the Planning Board voted 6-0 to forward the request to the City Commission with a recommendation of Approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
After the second scheduled public hearing on February 10, 2025, the City Commission adopt an...
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