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Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS

§ 117.20 REVOCATION OF PERMITS; APPEALS.

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

(A) Revocation of permits. Whenever the Chief of Police has probable cause to believe that a permittee hereunder has conducted or carried on the business of a massage establishment in violation of the provisions of this chapter; has made a materially false statement on his application for a permit hereunder; has committed any crime of violence against another person or any crime involving lewdness, indecent exposure, or prostitution; has violated any law relating to or regulating such business; or is conducting or maintaining such business without due regard for the public health or the health of patrons or customers or without due regard to proper sanitation or hygiene, the Chief of Police shall, in addition to other remedies provided in this chapter, immediately give the permittee written notice, by certified special delivery mail, of a hearing to be held by the Chief of Police within five days after the date of such mailing to determine whether or not the permit should be revoked. Such notice shall state the date, time, and place of the hearing and contain a statement of the facts upon which the Chief of Police has acted in calling the hearing. At the hearing, the permit holder and any other interested person shall have the right to present evidence as to the facts upon which the Chief of Police proposes to revoke the permit, and any other facts which may aid the Chief of Police in determining whether the provisions of this chapter have been violated, and whether any of the acts set forth in this section have occurred. If, after such hearing, the Chief of Police finds that any or all of such acts have occurred, he shall, within two days after

the hearing, serve, by certified mail upon the permittee and all interested persons participating in the hearing and requesting such statement, a written statement of the facts upon which he bases such finding and shall immediately revoke the permit. ('63 Code, § 6-14.10)

(B) Appeal.

(1) Within five days after receiving notification by certified mail that his permit hereunder has been revoked, any permittee may file with the City Clerk a written notice of appeal from such revocation, addressed to the Council, requesting a public hearing before the Council on the appeal and stating therein written exceptions to the findings of fact upon which the Chief of Police based his revocation of the permit. Such exceptions shall include, but not be limited to, statements why the permittee believes the Chief of Police acted improperly or failed to act properly. Upon the filing of such notice of appeal, the Council shall fix a time, date, and place for a public hearing thereon and shall send, by certified mail to the permittee, a notice of the time, date, and place of the hearing. The hearing shall be held at a regular meeting of the Council not more than 14 days after the date on which the notice of appeal was filed with the City Clerk. At the hearing, the permittee may present evidence in support of his stated exceptions and the reissuance of his permit. Any interested party, including the Chief of Police, 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 revocation. The burden of proof shall be on the Chief of Police. No later than 15 days after the conclusion of the hearing the Council, by resolution, shall make findings of fact and either affirm or reverse the revocation of the permit by the Chief of Police. The Council, in such resolution, shall state the facts upon which its decision is based and its ruling upon any exceptions filed to the original findings of fact by the Chief of Police upon the revocation. 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 and conclusive. ('63 Code, § 6-14.11) (Ord. 211-C.S., passed 6-22-73)

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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
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  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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