MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTSVMC 5.68
PROACTIVE INSPECTIONS
May through September 2025
60 Inspections
29 Found in Violation
11 Not Allowed to Reopen
Conditional Use Permit and/or
Business Tax Revoked
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INSPECTIONS HIGHLIGHTED THE NEED FOR CHANGES
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Definition Changes VMC 5.68.020
Authorized Massage Professional
CAMTC Certified Massage Professional
Massage, Massage Therapy
Massage Establishment
Improvements to Background Checks VMC 5.68.060
Additional Penal Codes Added for Sexual Misconduct
Remove 5 Year Prior History
Improve the Application and Application Process
Expand the Information Obtained During the Application Process 5 5
Emergency Ordinance
Implement the Emergency Ordinance Language into Chapter 5.68 Massage Establishments Hours of Operation
Residential Uses
Lighting Requirements
No Alcohol
Window Coverings
Remove
750 Foot Separation Requirement
Required Inspections
Add Section Requiring Inspections By
Building and Safety
Police Department
Fire Department
Code Enforcement
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Revocations VMC 5.68.130
Add Additional Language
CAMTC Violations
Criminal Activity
Sex Offender Registration Requirements
Non-licensed Employees
8 AppealsVMC 5.68.150
9 Update Language to Reflect Process in Visalia Municipal Code 1.13 Administrative Process
10 Conditional Use Permits (CUP)VMC 17.25
Massage Establishments Conditionally Permitted
Neighborhood Commercial
Commercial Mixed Use
Downtown Mixed Use Professional/Administrative Office
Office Conversion
Permitted by Right in Regional Commercial
Recommend Change to Conditionally Permitted Regional Commercial
Discussion and Questions