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The PUD District is designed to provide for the integration and coordination of and parcels as well as the combination of varying types of residential, commercial and industrial uses. As part of the PUD, the City has the ability to address the appearance of a proposed structure in order to ensure a high quality development product. Among other elements, a PUD is intended to encourage: + Higher standards of site and building design through the use of trained and experienced and planners, architects and landscape architects; + More convenience in location of accessory commercial and service areas; • A development pattern in harmony with the objectives of the City Comprehensive Plan. Allowing tattoo parlors in the PUD District only would allow the city to establish higher performance standards, have discretion over building design, and integrate such establishments with a variety of other commercial uses. Location. To further limit the presence of tattoo and body piercing establishments, the City may choose to enforce additional location restrictions. When Brandon Heffron submitted his application for a text amendment to allow tattoo parlors in the B -3 District, much of the opposition stemmed from the fact that the area he chose was partially surrounded by single family residential homes. Residents were concerned with the site's close proximity to a school bus stop and the effect a tattoo parlor would have on their neighborhood. A portion of the PUD District along Rice Street also abuts an area zoned R -1, Single Family Residential. Several of the other PUD Districts in the City also abut residential districts. One option to prevent tattoo parlors from having a negative impact on residential districts would be to establish a minimum setback requirement from residential districts, churches, and schools. A tattoo parlor may be considered a more intense use than other commercial businesses, making them less appealing near residential districts. Establishing a minimum setback requirement would allow for a buffer between residential areas and potential tattoo parlors. In addition to a setback, proper screening in accordance with Section 903.020 (G) may also be required to serve as a buffer. License. Requiring a license for tattoo and body piercing establishments would allow the City to have a certain amount of discretion over persons owning tattoo and body piercing establishments, the individuals performing tattooing and piercing procedures, and the establishments where tattooing and piercing procedures are performed. The purpose of the license is to regulate the business of tattooing and piercing in order to protect the health and welfare of the public. Through the license process, things such as skin preparation procedures, liability and insurance binders, and health and sanitation requirements can be covered. Staff would recommend that a license be required to allow such a use as doing so will achieve the following: 1. Assist in preventing disease transmission 2. Correct and prevent conditions that may adversely effect patrons utilizing a tattoo and body piercing establishment 3. Provide standards for the design, operation, and maintenance of tattoo and body piercing establishments