§ 5.56.110. Physical facility requirements.

The following physical facility requirements shall be applicable to all non-exempt massage businesses or establishments, and to all massage businesses or establishments described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 4612 of the California Business and Professions Code:

A.

Except when there is no staff available to assure security for massage patrons and staff who are behind closed doors, no massage may occur behind locked, closed doors.

B.

In lieu of doors to dressing rooms, toilet rooms and massage rooms or cubicles, draw drapes, curtain enclosures, or accordion-pleated closures are acceptable on the interior of the facility.

C.

A massage table shall be used for all massages, with the exception of "Thai," "Shiatsu," and similar forms of massage, which may be provided on a padded mat on the floor, provided the patron is fully attired in loose clothing, pajamas, scrubs or similar style of garment. Beds, floor mattresses and waterbeds are not permitted on the premises of the business or establishment, except that for home occupations authorized under Chapter 17.85 may have beds, floor mattresses and waterbeds, provided they are not located in the same room where massage services are provided or in any room that clients are authorized to enter.

(Ord. No. 1335, § 1(Exh. A), 6-11-13)