(a) The Building Commissioner may issue a masseur or masseuse permit within 21 days following application unless he finds that the applicant for the permit has been convicted within the last five years of a felony; an offense involving sexual misconduct with children; solicitation of a lewd or unlawful act; prostitution; pandering; or any crime involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit.
(b) Every masseur or masseuse permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall terminate at the expiration of one year from the date of issuance, unless sooner suspended.
(c) If the application is denied, the applicant shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The applicant shall within ten days after notification of denial file notice in writing with the Building Commissioner of applicant's intention to appeal to the Board. The Board, after public hearing, may sustain, disapprove or modify such order.
(Ord. 99-101. Passed 6-15-99.)