§ 5.52.130 — Revocation

5.52.130 - Revocation.

A. Subject to the procedures set forth in this section, the Chief of Police may revoke or suspend a massage establishment permit issued pursuant to this chapter whenever any of the following has occurred: 1. The holder of an establishment permit is acting in a manner contrary to, or has violated, any of the provisions of this Code. 2. The holder of an establishment permit is acting in a manner that constitutes a public nuisance. 3. The holder of an establishment permit is acting in a manner that is detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the city or its inhabitants. 4. The holder of an establishment permit or their agents, contractors or employees has violated any laws in connection with the operation of this business or failed to cooperate with the Riverside Police Department. 5. The Chief of Police makes any of the findings that would have justified denying the application in the first instance. B. If, in the discretion of the Chief of Police, the violation is capable of correction, then prior to revocation or suspension, a written notice shall be given to the permittee or certificate holder of the violation(s) involved to allow a period of time to correct the violation(s), which period shall not exceed five business days, at the end of which period, the police department shall conduct an inspection to determine whether the violation(s) has been corrected. If the Chief of Police determines that the violation is not capable of correction or finds that the violation(s) continues without correction, then the Chief of Police may issue a notice of revocation or suspension. Examples of a violation that will be determined by the Chief of Police to be not capable of correction include but are not limited to substantial evidence of prostitution activity on the massage establishment premises or an immediate threat to health, safety or welfare. C. Any massage establishment permit may be revoked or suspended by the Chief of Police upon determination that the holder of the permit has directly or indirectly allowed or has violated any regulation set forth in this chapter. To revoke or suspend a massage establishment permit, the Chief of Police shall serve upon the holder thereof, either by personal service or by United States Mail sent to the last known address, a written notice that said permit shall be revoked or suspended on the tenth day from the date of said notice. If, however, the permit holder files a timely request for a hearing as set forth in Section 5.52.140 below, the revocation or suspension of the permit shall be stayed pending a determination by an Administrative Hearing Officer after an administrative hearing. D. A revoked permit shall be immediately surrendered to the Chief of Police.

(Ord. 7708, § 14, 2025; Ord. 7482 § 9, 2019; Ord. 7372 § 9, 2017; Ord. 7326 § 9, 2016; Ord. 7121 § 1, 2011; Ord. 4109 § 1 (part), 1974)