(A) It is unlawful to engage in the business of operating a sauna either exclusively or in connection with any other business enterprise which offers massage as part of its service without being licensed as provided in this section.
(B) Application for a license must be made in writing, filed with the City Clerk on the form prescribed by the Licensing Division and verified by the applicant or if the applicant is a corporation by one of its officers having knowledge of the facts. At the time of filing an application the applicant must pay the license fee set forth by the City Council.
(C) License fees are in the amount set by the Council from time to time. A separate license will be obtained for each place of business. The licensee must display the license in a prominent place on the licensed premises at all times. The license, unless revoked, canceled or suspended, is for the calendar year or part thereof for which it has been issued. The license is not transferable and should ownership change during the license year, the new owner must immediately apply for a new license and pay the license fee and a new investigation fee as set forth in division (B) of this section.
(D) If the applicant is a partnership or corporation, the applicant must designate a person as the manager and responsible and in charge of the business. The person must remain responsible for the proper conduct of the business until another suitable person has been designated in writing by the applicant and approved by the City Manager.
(Ord. 16-09, passed 8-22-2016) Penalty, see § 10.99