Corona, CA Business Licensing & Operations: Tattoo & Body Modification (2026)

Corona Municipal Code Sec. 140 sets five supplemental development standards a tattoo or body piercing salon must meet on top of its underlying commercial zoning. Body art designs and styles cannot be displayed on storefront windows or the building exterior; only the business name may be advertised outside, so no photos of tattoo work or piercing jewelry in the window. Patrons receiving tattoo or piercing services must be screened from the main entrance, lobby, and any storefront window by privacy walls, keeping the actual procedure out of public view.

At the same time, storefront windows cannot be painted or covered in a way that blocks exterior visibility into the premises generally, a balance meant to let code enforcement and police see into the shop while still shielding clients undergoing a procedure. Operators must also follow all regulations imposed by the Riverside County Department of Public Health, since the county, not the city, licenses the actual tattooing and piercing activity for bloodborne pathogen and sanitation compliance. Finally, floors, furnishings, and equipment must be kept clean and properly disinfected at all times the salon is open for business.

33, the commercial zone development standards chapter, meaning a tattoo salon must also carry a valid zoning clearance or conditional use permit for its commercial district before opening, in addition to meeting these operational rules.