Pasadena |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 5. BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS* |
Article II. Specific Businesses |
Chapter 5.48. MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS |
§ 5.48.340. Permits required for off-premises massage business.
A.
No person shall operate an off-premises massage business within the city or work as a massage technician without first obtaining a permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Operators shall additionally secure a city business license.
B.
The operator and massage technician shall each file a written application with the police chief on a form required by the police department.
C.
Upon receipt of a written application for a permit, the police chief shall conduct an investigation, in such manner as deemed appropriate, in order to ascertain whether such permit should be issued as requested. The police chief shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application within 30 days of the filing of an application.
D.
Each applicant must furnish a diploma or certificate from a school licensed by the state wherein the method, profession, anatomical and physiological knowledge and practice of massage is taught.
(Ord. 6317 § 3 (part), 1989)