(a) Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful for any person to engage in, conduct or carry on, in or upon any premises within the city the operation of massage establishment without a permit obtained from the chief of police, as required by this chapter. All requirements applicable to a massage establishment permit are applicable to a noncertified massage establishment permit. A massage establishment permit shall be issued to any person who has complied with the requirements of Sections 4.54.050 and 4.54.110 of this chapter, and all other applicable provisions of this code or state law, as applicable; unless grounds for denial of such permit are found to exist. In addition to those set forth in Section 4.04.140, grounds for denial include:
(1) The applicant made a material misstatement in the application for a permit;
(2) The applicant has, within five years immediately preceding the date of the filing of the application, been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of an offense involving conduct which requires registration under California Penal Code Section 290, or any violations of Sections 311 through 311.7, 313.1, 314, 315, 316, 318 or 647(a), 647(b), 647(d), or 647(h) of the California Penal Code, or of any offense involving theft of property or violence;
(3) That the operation of a massage establishment, as proposed by the applicant if permitted, would not comply with all applicable laws including, but not limited to, all city ordinances and regulations;
(4) That the operation of the proposed massage establishment is likely to be injurious to the health, safety, welfare, and interest of the people of the city;
(5) That the applicant is lacking in the background and qualifications to conduct a bona fide massage establishment; or
(6) That the applicant has violated any provision of this chapter, or of any similar ordinance, law, rule or regulation of another public agency which regulates the operation of massage establishments.
(7) That the CAMTC has revoked, suspended, or denied the applicant a permit.
(Ord. 5161 § 3, 2012: Ord. 3113 § 4, 1979: Ord. 2946 § 1, 1976: Ord. 2921 § 9, 1976: Ord. 2833 § 1 (part), 1974)