CITY OF SANTA ROSA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONING CODE PERTAINING TO (1) MASSAGE REGULATION AND THE REGULATION OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS, (2) PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES, AND (3) ADOPTION OF FEES RELATED TO THE MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT CERTIFICATION PROCESS Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the City Council on Tuesday March 4, 2025, at or after 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing will be to receive public comment and recommendations prior to the City Council acting on the proposed amendments to the Municipal Code and Zoning Code.
The City Council will be considering an ordinance amending Titles 6 and 20 of the Santa Rosa City Code by repealing Chapter 6-32 entitled Massage Therapy, Massage Business or Establishment; add a new Zoning Code Chapter 20-49 entitled Massage Regulation and Massage Establishment Registration; amend Zoning Code Sections 20-23.030 and 20-24.030 regarding permitting requirements for “massage related uses”; amend Sections 20-50.020(A), 20-52.060, and 20-62.030(B)(2) adding Administrative Adjustment provisions; and amend Section 20-70.020 revising the definition of “office – business/service” and adding a definition for “massage related uses”; and 2) amend Zoning Code Sections 20-23.030 and 20-24.030 regarding permitting requirements for “adult entertainment business,” and the adoption of a resolution associated with these actions, including the establishment of reasonable fees for the processing and administration of massage establishment certifications, renewals, administrative adjustments, and inspections.
Meeting access information (including instructions) and meeting documents are available online at: https://santa-rosa.legistar.com/Calendar.
Members of the public can provide public comment by attending in person from Council Chamber at 100 Santa Rosa Avenue (It is recommended that social distancing be observed).
The public can also view or listen to the meeting live at:
https://santa-rosa.legistar.com/Calendar. Click on the “In Progress” link to view; Via Zoom by visiting https://srcity-org.zoom.us/J/84471867952, or by dialing 877-853-5257 and entering Webinar ID: 844 7186 7952; Comcast Channel 28, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99; and
Via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantarosa.
Comments and questions may be directed to Lou Kirk, Assistant Chief Building Official, Planning & Economic Development Department, City of Santa Rosa, telephone (707) 543-3248, or email [email protected].
PUBLISHED: February 21, 2025
Dina Manis, City Clerk, City of Santa Rosa
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