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Title 20

Part 12 — Massage Establishments and Services

Cudahy Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Cudahy

20.52.430 Intent and purpose.

The purpose of regulating massage and accessory massage uses is to promote operation of legitimate massage services and to prevent problems of blight and deterioration that accompany and are brought about by large

The Cudahy Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 764, passed November 4, 2025.

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numbers of massage establishments that may act as fronts for prostitution and other illegal activity. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.52.440 Use regulations.

A. Massage Establishments. All accessory massage services and massage establishments shall comply with all applicable provisions of Chapter 5.08 CMC, Article XIX.

B. Accessory Massage Services. Accessory massage services shall only be provided in conjunction with a bona fide athletic club, gym, health club, hotel, day spa, medical office, chiropractic office, holistic health practitioner establishment, beauty parlor, beauty salon, or hair salon. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.52.450 Development standards.

The development standards set forth in Chapters 20.20 (Commercial and Industrial Zones) and 20.28 CMC (MixedUse Zones) shall apply to massage establishments, unless otherwise specified here. The location of massage establishments (primary use) shall be limited as follows:

A. Conditional Use Permit Required. A conditional use permit shall be required for massage establishments (primary use) as found in Chapters 20.20 and 20.28 CMC.

B. Proximity to Other Massage Establishments. No more than one massage establishment shall be permitted within a radius of 1,000 feet of another massage establishment.

C. Proximity to Schools, Parks, and Playgrounds. A massage establishment shall not be located within 500 feet of any public or private school, park, child care center, or playground.

D. Proximity to Residential Zoning Districts. A massage establishment shall not be located within 500 feet of a residential zoning district. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

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  1. ▸ Title 20
    Overview
    1. Chapter 20.04 — G2016.GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 20.08 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    3. Chapter 20.12
    4. Chapter 20.16
    5. Chapter 20.20
    6. Chapter 20.24 — PARKS, SCHOOLS, AND LOS ANGELES RIVER
    7. Chapter 20.28 — MIXED-USE ZONES
    8. Chapter 20.30
    9. Chapter 20.32 — OVERLAY ZONES
    10. Part 1 — Riverfront Overlay Zone (-R)
    11. Part 2 — Urban Agriculture Overlay Zone
    12. Part 3 — Miscellaneous
    13. Part 1 — Adult-Oriented Businesses – Sexually Oriented Busines…
    14. Part 2 — Alcohol Sales
    15. Part 6 — Condominium Conversions
    16. Part 12 — Massage Establishments and Services
    17. Part 13 — Mobile Home Parks
    18. Part 14 — Service Stations
    19. Part 15 — Tobacco Shops and Smoking Lounges
    20. Part 16 — Transitional Uses
    21. Part 18 — Wireless Communications Facilities
    22. Part 1 — Adult-Oriented Businesses – Sexually Oriented Busines…
    23. Part 2 — Alcohol Sales
    24. Part 3 — Amusement Arcades or Cyber Cafes/Computer Labs
    25. Part 4 — Child Day Care Facilities and Large Family Day Care H…
    26. Part 5 — Condominiums
    27. Part 6 — Condominium Conversions
    28. Part 7 — Drive-Through Establishments
    29. Part 8 — Emergency Shelters and Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
    30. Part 9 — Hotels and Motels
    31. Part 10 — Housing Incentives
    32. Part 11 — Live/Work Units
    33. Part 12 — Massage Establishments and Services
    34. Part 13 — Mobile Home Parks
    35. Part 14 — Service Stations
    36. Part 15 — Tobacco Shops and Smoking Lounges
    37. Part 16 — Transitional Uses
    38. Part 17 — Urban Agriculture and Keeping of Animals
    39. Part 18 — Wireless Communications Facilities
    40. Part 19 — Replacement Housing
    41. Part 20 — Accessory Dwelling Units
    42. Part 8 — Amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code Text, and…
    43. Part 9 — Development Agreements
    44. Part 10 — Reasonable Accommodation
    45. Part 11 — California Environmental Quality Act Implementation
    46. Part 12 — Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Variance
    47. Part 1 — General Provisions
    48. Part 2 — Development Review Permits
    49. Part 3 — Zoning Clearance
    50. Part 4 — Temporary Use Permits
    51. Part 5 — Minor Deviation – Minor Conditional Use Permits (Alco…
    52. Part 6 — Planned Development Permit
    53. Part 7 — Specific Plans
    54. Part 8 — Amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code Text, and…
    55. Part 9 — Development Agreements
    56. Part 10 — Reasonable Accommodation
    57. Part 11 — California Environmental Quality Act Implementation
    58. Part 12 — Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Variance
    59. Part 13 — Off-Menu Density Bonus Concession Permit

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