City Council
Item 10.A
July 23, 2024
Background
• Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance (EIZO) 2781
• Removed the Minor Use Permit, location, and facility requirements for massage establishments from the Personal Service use standards for specific uses and activities contained in Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Section 9.31.230 • Adopted by Council and effective on June 11, 2024
• Set to expire on August 10, 2024
• Proposed Ordinance
• Extends EIZO 2781 until December 31, 2025
• Will allow staff to monitor the efficacy of the interim regulations and make recommendations for permanent changes to the Zoning Ordinance City Council | 07.23.24 | Item 10.A
Recommended Action
• Introduce and adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Extending Interim Zoning Regulations Adopted by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance 2781 (CCS) to Remove the Minor Use Permit, Location, and Facility Requirements for Massage Establishments from the City’s Personal Service Use Standards for Specific Uses and Activities
• Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
City Council | 07.23.24 | Item 10.A
City Council
Item 10.A
July 23, 2024
Proposed Ordinance
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.
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