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Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS

§ 117.17 PERMIT APPLICATION AND FEE; INVESTIGATIONS.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) Application.

  • (1) Every person who proposes to conduct or operate an establishment for the practice of massage shall make a written

application to the Chief of Police for a permit for each such establishment. The application shall include the following:

  • (a) The full name and present address of the applicant;

  • (b) The two previous addresses immediately prior to the present address of applicant and the dates of residence of each;

  • (c) The names and addresses of at least three bona fide adult residents of the county who will serve as character references. These references shall be persons other than relatives and business associates;

  • (d) Written proof that the applicant is over the age of 18 years;

  • (e) The applicant's weight, height, color of eyes and hair, and date of birth;

(f) The name under which, and place where, such applicant proposes to operate a massage establishment, together with the street, city, county, and state address where such applicant practiced or conducted any similar business, if any, within 24 months immediately preceding the date of such application, and the name under which the same was so conducted; and,

(g) Written proof that the applicant has had at least one year's experience in the profession, work, and method of treating the external parts of the body for remedial purposes or hygienic purposes by rubbing, stroking, kneading, adjusting, or tapping with the hand or by instrument, or the applicant shall furnish a diploma or certificate of graduation from a recognized school.

(2) The Chief of Police shall retain the original copy and transmit duplicates to the Fire Chief and the Director of Community Development for their investigation and approval.

('63 Code, § 6-14.04)

(B) Fee. A nonrefundable fee of $15 shall be paid at the time of the issuance of the permit described in division (A) of this section and shall be due and payable at the time of the original application and upon an application for renewal. ('63 Code, § 6-14.08)

(C) Investigation.

(1) The Chief of Police shall investigate the applicant's background and qualifications and shall investigate the premises where the massage establishment is to be operated for the purpose of assuring that such location does not pose a police problem and that the business will be in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare.

(2) The Chief of Police shall photograph and fingerprint the applicant. Within 30 days after such application is filed with the Chief of Police, the Chief of Police shall return the duplicate thereof to the applicant with his approval thereon in writing or, in the event the application is not approved, a statement to that effect with his reasons therefor fully set forth in writing and based on the following grounds:

(a) That the applicant is lacking in the background and qualifications to conduct a bona fide massage establishment; or,

(b) That the operation of a massage establishment at the location in question would be contrary to the interests of the public health, safety, or welfare.

('63 Code, § 6-14.05)

(Ord. 211-C.S., passed 6-22-73)

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  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
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  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
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  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. ▸ Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
    Overview
    1. § 117.02 POSTING SIGNS AND PERMITS.
    2. § 117.03 APPLICATION TO EXISTING BUSINESSES.
    3. § 117.15 PERMITS AND REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
    4. § 117.16 EXEMPTIONS.
    5. § 117.17 PERMIT APPLICATION AND FEE; INVESTIGATIONS.
    6. § 117.18 DENIAL OF PERMITS; HEARING.
    7. § 117.19 EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL OF PERMITS.
    8. § 117.20 REVOCATION OF PERMITS; APPEALS.
    9. § 117.21 MASSAGISTS CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION.
    10. § 117.22 TRANSFER OF PERMITS.
    11. § 117.23 NOTICES OF EMPLOYEES' STATUS.
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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