Pearland Council Approves New Tattoo Shop Permit
Lexury Tattoos received a conditional use permit to operate on E. Broadway Street.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Pearland City Council approved a conditional use permit for the appointment-only business Lexury Tattoos. The shop is located at 1331 E. Broadway St., Suite L.
Why it matters
The council added a condition to the permit that prohibits the shop from offering body piercing services, despite the owners noting they had no intention to provide such services. This restriction was applied voluntarily by the council as the city lacks a specific code or policy requiring such a ban.
The business is restricted to a maximum of 3 clients per day at its location at 1331 E. Broadway St., Suite L. This operational cap was established during the conditional use permit approval process.
The players
Pearland City Council
This is the governing body responsible for the legislative decisions and land-use regulations within the city of Pearland, Texas.
Lexury Tattoos
This is the new appointment-only tattoo business granted a conditional use permit to operate on E. Broadway Street.
The details
The tattoo shop will operate on an appointment-only basis under the new permit. Although the owners agreed to the no-piercing restriction to secure the permit, city officials confirmed the condition was not a standard requirement.
Timeline
Pearland City Council approved the conditional use permit on October 12, 2026.
The city confirmed the restriction was voluntary on October 14, 2026.
Market Landscape
This decision reflects a localized approach to commercial permitting that exceeds standard municipal guidelines. It highlights how city authorities can influence small business operations through conditional usage terms even in the absence of broad zoning mandates.
Local residents looking for body piercing services will need to seek other providers as Lexury Tattoos is strictly prohibited from offering them. The business will maintain a low-traffic environment due to its limited daily appointment cap.
The takeaway
The approval of this permit illustrates how local governing bodies may impose specific restrictions on new businesses beyond existing city mandates. Business owners should be prepared to negotiate specific operational conditions during the permit approval process.
Further reading
For more on local business development, see the Pearland Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Laredo Morning Times.
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