Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 5.56 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
Duarte Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Duarte
5.56.010 - Purpose and intent.¶
5.56.020 - License required.¶
5.56.040 - Massage establishment business license required; inspection of premises; notification to city.¶
5.56.060 - Display of permit and certifications.¶
5.56.070 - Massage school prohibited.¶
5.56.080 - Attire and physical hygiene requirements.¶
5.56.100 - Reception area separate from customer waiting area; screening of openings.¶
5.56.110 - Construction.¶
5.56.120 - Minimum number of employees and unlocked exterior and interior doors.¶
5.56.130 - Video security.¶
5.56.150 - Cleanliness.¶
5.56.160 - Separate rooms and group massage.¶
5.56.170 - Genders served; lockers, dressing, and toilet facilities.¶
5.56.180 - Washbasins.¶
5.56.190 - Services to minors.¶
5.56.200 - Harmful displays.¶
5.56.210 - Permitted hours.¶
5.56.220 - List of services display.¶
5.56.230 - Records of services rendered.¶
5.56.240 - Records of employees and independent contractors.¶
5.56.250 - Advertisement.¶
5.56.255 - Prohibited procedures and equipment.¶
5.56.260 - Restrictions on garments provided.¶
5.56.270 - Restrictions on grooming and hygiene products provided.¶
5.56.280 - Required footwear while showering.¶
5.56.290 - Prohibited conduct.¶
5.56.300 - Alcohol, prophylactic devices and non-prescription drugs prohibited.¶
5.56.310 - Minors—Employment prohibited.¶
5.56.320 - Violations a public nuisance, penalties and nuisance abatement; license…¶
5.56.330 - Management; liability of management.¶
5.56.340 - Exemptions from chapter.¶
5.56.350 - Compliance with applicable laws.¶
5.56.360 - Pre-existing massage establishments.¶
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