Part 12 — Massage Establishments and Services

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).

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).

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).