For the purpose of this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, the words, terms, and phrases set forth in this section shall have the meanings given them in this section:
(a) "Hot tub/sauna establishment" means any establishment having a fixed place of business where any person, as defined in this section, for compensation, engages in, conducts, carries on or permits to be engaged in, conducted or carried on any of the following as the principal functions; provided, that any establishment wherein any employee provides any services defined as massage or adult entertainment by Sections 4.54.020 or 4.55.020 shall be licensed pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 4.54 or 4.55, respectively.
(1) Where Russian, Turkish, Finnish, Swedish, hot air, vapor, electric cabinet, steam, mineral, sweat, salt, Japanese, sauna, fomentation, alcohol or baths of any kind whatsoever are furnished or made available; and/or
(2) Where the public has access, on a rental basis, to private rooms or suites located within the establishment, in which are located or provided hot tubs, jacuzzis, saunas, showers, similar and/or related facilities, or any combination thereof.
The term "hot tub/sauna establishment" does not include licensed hospitals, nursing homes, sanitaria, or individuals holding a valid certificate to practice the healing arts under the laws of the state of California, or individuals working under the direction of any such certificated persons. The term "hot tub/sauna establishment" does not include any type of a privately owned and operated health spa, gymnasium or exercise facility where the primary purpose of the establishment is the offering of exercise or physical fitness equipment and facilities to prospective patrons; even though such establishment may have, on its premises, facilities for hot baths, and/or hot tubs, jacuzzis, saunas and related facilities for the incidental use of patrons.
(b) "Hot tub/sauna establishment employee" means every owner, partner, manager, supervisor, employee or any other person, whether paid or not, who renders personal services of any type in the operation of a hot tub/sauna establishment.
(c) "License" means the license to operate a hot/tub sauna establishment as required by this chapter.
(d) "Permit" means the permit to engage in the activities of a hot tub/sauna establishment employee as required by this chapter.
(e) "Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, association. joint venture, corporation. or combination of individuals.
Whenever, in this chapter, the singular form of any of the terms defined in this section is used, the same includes the plural form of such term.
(Ord. 3113 § 1 (part), 1979)