ARTICLE III. - OPERATION REGULATIONS


Sec. 17-41. - Hours.

No massage business shall be kept open for any purpose between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (Ord. No. 66723, § 13, 3-3-88)

Sec. 17-42. - Alcoholic beverages prohibited.

No person shall sell, give, dispense, provide or keep or cause to be sold, given, dispensed, provided or kept, any alcoholic beverage on the premises of any massage business. (Ord. No. 66723, § 14, 3-3-88)

Sec. 17-43. - Entrances, exits.

No massage business shall have any entrance or any exit way providing a direct passageway to any other type of business, residence or living quarters. (Ord. No. 66723, § 15, 3-3-88)

Sec. 17-44. - Access.

All massage establishments operating under the authority of this chapter are declared to be public places, and shall not, during business hours, have the doors to the entrances or exits of such establishments locked or obstructed in any way so as to prevent free ingress and egress of persons; provided, however, such doors may be closed.

(Ord. No. 66723, § 16, 3-3-88)

Sec. 17-45. - Sanitation.

(a)

All premises used pursuant to this chapter shall be periodically inspected during regular business hours by the chief of police or his authorized representative for safety of structure and adequacy of plumbing ventilation, heating and illumination.

(b)

Floors shall be free from any accumulation of dust, dirt and refuse. Well marked toilet and handwashing facilities for permittees, employees and patrons shall be provided. All walls, ceilings, windows and doors shall be free of dust, dirt, refuse and mold. In high humidity areas, including toilet rooms, shower rooms, steam rooms, locker rooms, and other such rooms, the walls, ceilings and floors shall be constructed or covered with a material that is smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleaned.

(Ord. No. 66723, § 17, 3-3-88)

Sec. 17-46. - Sheets, towels, etc.

Towels, cloths and sheets shall not be used for more than one (1) patron. Heavy white paper may be substituted for sheets provided that such paper is changed for every patron. Soiled linens and towels shall be stored in a clearly marked receptacle and shall not be reused prior to laundering.

(Ord. No. 66723, § 18, 3-3-88)

Sec. 17-47. - Animals prohibited.

No animals shall be permitted within a massage business at any time.

(Ord. No. 66723, § 19, 3-3-88)

Sec. 17-48. - Equipment.

All equipment used for the treatment of patrons at establishments regulated by this chapter shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and the equipment shall be kept in a good and safe state of repair at all times.

(Ord. No. 66723, § 20, 3-3-88)