Permanent makeup artist in St. Pete pushing for update to city's zoning laws Hedrick says she feels the city's zoning laws are outdated and donât reflect the growth of the beauty industry. She also says this impacts about a dozen other St. Pete businesses like hers. By: McKenna King and last updated 2021-04-06 23:31:39-04 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla â On Wednesday, a St. Pete business owner will ask the city to change its zoning laws so she can keep working out of her home. âI've worked for this for five years. I love my job, I love what I do, and I've worked so hard to get here. I can't quit,â said Emily Hedrick, a permanent makeup artist.