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Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS

§ 117.18 DENIAL OF PERMITS; HEARING.

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

(A) Denial of permits. The Chief of Police may refuse to issue a permit if, after investigating the matter, it is determined that the applicant is lacking in the background and qualifications to conduct a bona fide massage establishment or the operation of the proposed massage establishment would be injurious to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the city, and for any reason set forth in Cal. Gov't Code, § 51032.

('63 Code, § 6-14.06)

(B) Hearings.

(1) Within five days after receiving notification by certified mail that his application for a permit or a renewal permit to practice, engage in, carry on, or operate the business of a massagist or conduct or carry on a massage parlor pursuant to the provisions of this chapter has been denied, any applicant may file with the City Clerk a written statement, addressed to the Council, requesting a public hearing on the application before the Council, and stating therein written exceptions to the findings of fact upon which the Chief of Police based his denial of the application. Such exceptions shall include, but not be limited to statements why the applicant believes the Chief of Police acted improperly or failed to act properly. Upon the filing of such a statement, the Council shall fix a time, date, and place for a public hearing thereon and shall notify the applicant thereof. The hearing shall be held at a regular meeting of the Council not later than 30 days from the date on which the written statement was filed with the City Clerk. At the hearing, the applicant may present evidence in support of his application and exceptions. Any interested party may, in the discretion of the Council, be allowed to participate in the hearing and present evidence in support of or in opposition to the application and exceptions. The burden of proof shall be on the applicant. The Council, by resolution, shall no later than 15 days after the conclusion of the hearing, make findings of fact and either deny or grant the application for a permit, subject to any reasonable conditions thereto as the Council deems appropriate. The Council, in such resolution, shall state the facts upon which its decision is based and its ruling upon any exceptions to the original findings of fact of the Chief of Police upon the application. A copy of such resolution shall be served by mail upon the applicant and all parties to the hearing requesting the same. (2) The Council's decision by such resolution shall be final. ('63 Code, § 6-14.07)

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

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  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
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  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  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
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  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  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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