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Sec. 5.14.010. - Definitions.#
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Body art. The practice of physical body adornment, including, but not limited to, the following techniques: body piercing, tattooing. This definition excludes: 1.
Body modification, such as branding and scarification; and
2.
Any practices that are considered medical procedures by the Utah State Medical Board.
Body art facility. A facility where practitioners practice or instruct: 1.
Body piercing; and
2.
Tattooing.
But does not include: 1.
Permanent cosmetics;
2.
Microblading;
3.
Branding; and
4.
Scarification.
Body piercing. The creation of an opening in the body for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration, including ear piercing which means the puncturing of the non-cartilaginous portion or lobe of the ear with piercing equipment to insert stud-and-clasp jewelry according to the directions provided by the piercing equipment's manufacturer.
Branding. The process in which a mark is burned, with or without heated metal, into human tissue with the intention of leaving a permanent mark.
Microblading. A procedure where a hand tool with a blade formed of tiny needles implants permanent or semi-permanent pigment, resembling hair, into the skin of the eyebrow area with fine and short strokes.
Permanent cosmetics. A permanent or semi-permanent tattoo: 1.
To the eyebrows, eyelids, lips, or other parts of the body for beauty marks, hair imitation, lash enhancement, or tissue repigmentation; and
2.
Includes permanent makeup, micropigmentation, micropigment implantation, microblading, dermagraphics, or cosmetic tattooing.
Tattoo. To fix an indelible mark or figure upon the body by inserting a pigment under the skin or by producing scars.
Scarification. The process in which a mark is cut into human skin tissue with the intent of leaving a permanent mark.
(Ord. No. 2025-09, § 1 (Exh. A), 9/23/2025)
Sec. 5.14.020. - Body art business regulations.#
1.
Location. All body art activity shall be performed only by body art practitioners in a permitted and authorized body art facility. They are a permitted use in the G-C, ECC, and L-I zones.
2.
Licenses and permits required.
a.
The operator and all associated body art practitioners of the body art facility shall obtain and comply with all the requirements of the Summit County Health Department licenses and permits for body art and permanent makeup establishments.
b.
A body art facility shall obtain a Kamas City Business License. Only two body art facilities shall be allowed in Kamas City. A body art facility shall be allowed two body art practitioners.
c.
Home occupancy prohibited. The use of a portion of a multi-family or single-family dwelling used for dwelling purposes, or any part of the same lot including yard, garage space, or accessory building as office, studio, teaching or work room for body art is strictly prohibited.
d.
Body art performed on minors shall comply with Utah State Code.
e.
Consumption or possession of alcohol or drugs. The consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs on the premises of a body art facility shall be prohibited.
f.
Hours of operation. Body art facilities hours of operation shall be limited to 9:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m.
(Ord. No. 2025-09, § 1 (Exh. A), 9/23/2025)