It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a massage establishment without first having obtained a license therefor from the assessor and collector of taxes in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, or to operate a massage establishment after such license has been revoked, or during a period for which such license has been suspended. Such license shall be issued only upon the payment of the fee specified in Section 25A-6 and upon the approval in writing of the director and the chief of police upon the issuance of a certificate of occupancy from the building official. Such license shall expire on the 31st day of December of each year. (Ord. Nos. 13752; 15526)