EMERGENCY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE
PROPOSED REDLINE AMENDMENTS
1. SMMC Section 9.31.230 shall be amended to read as follows:
9.31.230 Personal Service.
The following Personal Services shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. Hours of Operation. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified.
B. Massage Establishments. Massage establishments, including massage establishments conducted as Accessory Uses, are subject to the requirements listed above, Municipal Code Chapter 6.104, Massage Regulations, and the following standards.
1. Permits Required. A Minor Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 9.41, Minor Use Permits & Conditional Use Permits, and a Massage Service Permit pursuant to Chapter 6.104 of the Municipal Code areis required.
2. Location. No such business shall be established or located within 500 feet from any other Massage Establishment.
3. Facility Requirements. Every massage establishment shall maintain facilities meeting the following requirements:
a. Minimum lighting shall be provided in accordance with the National Electrical Code, and, in addition, at least one artificial light of not less than forty watts shall be provided in each room or enclosure where massage services are performed on patrons.
b. Minimum ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the Uniform Building Code.
c. Hot and cold running water shall be provided at all times. d. Closed cabinets shall be provided for storage of clean linens. e. Adequate dressing, locker, and toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons.
f. A minimum of one wash basin for employees shall be provided at all times. The basin shall be located within or as closed as practicable to the area devoted to performing of massage services. Sanitary towels shall also be provided at each basin.
42. Accessory Uses. A massage establishment which functions as an accessory use shall also comply with all requirements for the primary use.
C. Tattoo or Body Modification Parlor.
1. Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose and intent of this Section to regulate the operation of facilities that perform tattooing and body modification to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public and ensure compliance with California Health and Safety Code Section 119300 et seq.
2. Registration Required. Any person who is engaged in the business of tattooing or body modification shall provide evidence of registration with the Los Angeles County Department of Health and City code.
3. No Persons Under 18. A sign shall be posted on the door or in view of the entrance stating that no person under the age of 18 is allowed on site, unless accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.