§ 5.44.130. Issuance of permit.

The Chief of Police shall issue a massage establishment and/or masseur permit if all of the provisions of this chapter have been met, unless he finds:

A.

That the operations as proposed by the applicant, if permitted, would not comply with all applicable ordinances and laws including but not limited to the City's building, health, zoning and fire ordinances or regulations adopted by the City Health Officer;

B.

That the applicant and/or any other person who will be directly engaged in the management, operation or employ as a masseur in the operation of the applicant's establishment or otherwise, has been convicted of:

1.

An offense involving conduct which requires registration pursuant to Section 290 of the Penal Code of the state,

2.

An offense involving the use of force and violence upon the person of another that constitutes a felony,

3.

An offense involving sexual misconduct with children,

4.

An offense as defined under Sections 311 through 311.7, 647(a), 647(b), 647a, 647b, 314, 315, 316, or 318 of the Penal Code of the state;

C.

If it reasonably appears that the location of the business after review of the reports required in Section 5.44.090 is not a suitable place in which to conduct or maintain such business or calling, or the applicant requesting such permit does not want the issuance thereof.

(Ord. 438 §13, 1972)