Because of their deleterious effect on adjoining areas, massage establishments shall be subject to the following requirements:
(A) No massage establishments shall have an entrance or exit way providing a direct passageway to any type of business, residence or living quarters.
(B) All massage establishments subject to this section are declared to be public places, and shall not, during business hours, have the doors to the exits and entrances of such establishment locked or obstructed in any way so as to prevent free ingress and egress of persons; provided, however, that such doors may be closed.
(C) No massage establishment shall be kept open for any purpose between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.
(D) Federal, state and county regulations shall be complied with.
(E) The following uses shall not be included within the definition of a massage establishment for the purposes of this section:
(1) Establishments which routinely provide such services by a licensed physician, chiropractor, osteopath, physical or massage therapist, practical nurse, or any other similarly licensed medical professional.
(2) Electrolysis treatment by a licensed operator of electrolysis equipment.
(3) Continuing instruction in martial or performing arts or in organized athletic activities.
(4) Hospitals, nursing homes, medical clinics or medical offices.
(5) Barbershops or beauty parlors and/or salons, which offer massages to the scalp, face, neck or shoulders only.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)