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Title 18 — ZONING

§ 18.40

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

18.40.010 - Purpose.

This chapter provides regulations applicable to development in the parks and urban trails (PUT) zone, as established by 18.08.010. The PUT zone implements the general plan parks and urban trails land use category and the adopted parks master plan, as amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. 3159, § 3(Exh. A), 11-12-24)

18.40.020 - Permitted uses.

A.

Principal Uses. Reserved for those uses permitted in the adopted parks master plan.

B.

Accessory Uses. Reserved for those uses permitted in the adopted parks master plan.

C.

Temporary Uses. Reserved for those uses authorized by the director of parks, recreation and community services by regulations established for such uses.

(Ord. No. 3159, § 3(Exh. A), 11-12-24)

18.40.030 - Development standards.

New land uses, structures, and alterations to existing uses or structures shall be designed, constructed, and/or established upon the review and approval process under the purview of the Whittier Parks and Recreation Commission, including any required recommendations for final action by the Whittier City Council.

(Ord. No. 3159, § 3(Exh. A), 11-12-24)

Chapter 18.41 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS

Sections:

18.41.010 - Deadline for compliance.

Unless there is specific exemption found in this chapter, it is a violation for:

A.

Any person to engage in the practice of massage therapy for compensation as defined by this chapter prior to the operative date that the California Massage Therapy Council ("CAMTC") first commences the issuance of CAMTC certificates, and any massage establishment to employ or retain such a person unless such person is a holder of a current and valid city issued permit to operate as a massage technician pursuant to the terms of this chapter.

B.

Any person to engage in the practice of massage therapy as defined by this chapter on or after the operative date that the CAMTC first commences the issuance of the CAMTC certificates, and any massage establishment to employ or retain such a person, unless such person first obtains and continues to maintain in full force and effect a valid CAMTC certificate.

C.

Any person who holds a current CAMTC certificate to engage in the practice of massage therapy for compensation as defined by this chapter twelve months after the expiration of Chapter 10.5 of Division 2 of the California Business and Professions Code, and for any massage establishment to employ or retain such

a person unless such person is a holder of a current and valid city issued permit to operate as a massage technician pursuant to the terms of this chapter.

D.

Any person, other than an employee of a permitted massage establishment, to engage in the practice of massage therapy for compensation as defined by this chapter unless they comply with the terms of this chapter as well as the business licensing requirements as set forth by Title 5 of the City's Municipal Code. This shall include all independent contractors.

E.

Notwithstanding Paragraph B of this section, any person who holds a current and valid city issued massage technician permit as of the operative date that the CAMTC first commences the issuance of the CAMTC certificates, shall not be required to obtain a CAMTC certificate for so long as that person continues to maintain such permit in full force and effect pursuant to the terms of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2936, § 1, 10-27-09)

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Whittier Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 18 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. § 18.02
    2. § 18.04
    3. § 18.07
    4. § 18.08
    5. § 18.09
    6. § 18.10
    7. § 18.11
    8. § 18.12
    9. § 18.14
    10. § 18.16
    11. § 18.18
    12. § 18.20
    13. § 18.22
    14. § 18.23
    15. § 18.24
    16. § 18.26
    17. § 18.30
    18. § 18.32
    19. § 18.33
    20. § 18.34
    21. § 18.35
    22. § 18.36
    23. § 18.37
    24. § 18.38
    25. § 18.39
    26. § 18.40
    27. § 18.41
    28. § 18.42
    29. § 18.43
    30. § 18.44
    31. § 18.45
    32. Chapter 18.46 — EQUESTRIAN USES
    33. Chapter 18.62 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND SITES

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