20.200.740

A. "Massage parlor" is a building or portion thereof, or a place, where massage is administered for compensation or from which a massage business or service for compensation is operated, except as provided below in this Section 20.200.740 . B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20.200.740A. above, "massage parlor" does not include any of the following establishments: 1. Establishments where massage is administered only by persons who each possess a current, active and valid certificate issued pursuant to Chapter 10.5 of Division 2 of the California Business and Professions Code and copies of all such certificates have been provided to the director; or 2. Establishments where massage is administered in conjunction with: a. The practice of a medical doctor, chiropractor, dentist, osteopath, physical therapist or registered nurse; or b. A state-approved massage school; or c. An athletic club or a full-service barber or beauty salon where not more than fifteen percent of floor space is used for massage activity. For purpose of this definition, a full service barber must at a minimum provide hair styling, including shampoos, and shave services; and a full service beauty salon must at a minimum provide services for hair styling, including shampoos, and facials. C. Establishments where massage is administered only by persons who each possess a current, active and valid certificate issued pursuant to Chapter 10.5 of Division 2 of the California Business and Professions Code and copies of all such certificates have been provided to the director are and shall be treated as a personal services use, not a massage parlor use, under this title. (Ords. 26248, 28811.)