(m) Employees and massage technicians shall be clean and dressed appropriately in clean, opaque uniforms that do not expose specified anatomical areas, undergarments or the bare midriff. For purposes of this Section, the term “specified anatomical areas” means the following human anatomical areas: genitals; pubic region s; buttocks; anuses; and female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areolae. As used in this paragraph, “dressed appropriately” shall further mean the wearing of clothing that (at a minimum) complies with the following requirements:
1. All garments covering the upper torso (e.g., shirts and dresses) shall have both: (i) sleeves not less than two (2) inches in length, measuring from the top of the shoulder; and (ii) necklines no lower than two (2) inches below the clavicle; and
2. Hems of dresses, skirts, smocks, and other similar garments shall not be more than two (2) inches above the top of the knee; and
3. Cuffs and hems of shorts, culottes, pants and other similar garments shall not be more than six (6) inches above the top of the knee.
(n) Massage technicians and employees shall not expose specified anatomical areas, as defined in paragraph (m) above, to patrons.
(o) Patrons shall not be permitted to expose specified anatomical areas, as defined in paragraph (m) above, while receiving massage services.
(p) At least one (1) responsible person acting as manager shall be on the premises at all times the establishment is open for business. Such manager shall be familiar with the requirements of this Section and shall be capable of communicating the provisions of this Section to employees and patrons.
(q) Business shall not be conducted between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
(r) Alcoholic beverages shall not be sold, served, furnished, kept, or possessed on the premises.
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(s) A legible record book containing the following information shall be maintained at the establishment: (i) the type, date and time of each massage service administered; (ii) the name and address of the patron receiving such massage service; and (iii) the name of the massage technician who administered such massage service. Such records shall be open for inspection by City officials and maintained for a minimum period of two (2) years.
(t) The establishment shall not be operated under any name other than the name listed on the permit application.
(u) Children under the age of eighteen (18) must be accompanied by an adult or provide written authorization by parent or legal guardian.
(v) A policy of insurance shall be maintained whereby the permittee is insured against liability for injury or death to any person as a result of massage services. The minimum liability limits shall not be less than $1,000,000 for each incident of injury or death to a person. Proof of such insurance policy shall be submitted in conjunction with the permit application.
(w) All massages shall be administered on-site and indoors; provided, however, that massages may be administered outdoors to the head, neck, back and arms of patrons sitting in chairs in public or semi-public places. (Ord. 71-183, § 3; Ord. 98-1151U, § 5; Ord. 98-1151, § 5)”
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 6. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance, and shall cause the same to be posted and codified in the manner required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on this ___ day of ________, 2025.
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Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney