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<br /> JJuv &~h+On <br /> - <br /> Article 10. Escort Services, Massage Parlors, <br /> Rap Parlors, Sauna Parlors and Services . <br /> Sec. 15-181. Purpose <br /> The purpose of this Article is to regulate escort services, therapeutic massage salons, rap parlors, and sauna <br /> parlors. (Ord. No. 429, 8-8-78; Code of 1988; Ord. No. 619, 12-12-95; Code of2001) <br /> Sec. 15-182. Definitions. <br /> (4) Massage. The method of treating the superficial parts of the human body by rubbing, rolling, pressing, <br /> stroking, kneading, tapping, pounding, vibrating or stimulating with the hands or any instrument for <br /> the exclusive purpose of relaxation, physical fitness, or beautification. <br /> (9) Recognized SchooL Any school or educational institution which: <br /> A. Is in good standing with the MN Therapeutic Massage Network or the American Massage <br /> Therapy Association; <br /> B. Is either registered or licensed with the MN Higher Education Office or accredited by a federally <br /> recognized accrediting agency; <br /> C. Has for its purpose the teaching of the theory, method, profession or work of massage; <br /> D. School requires a resident course of study before the student shall be furnished with a diploma or <br /> certificate of graduation from such school or institute oflearning following the successful <br /> completion of the course of study or leaming. <br /> (12) Therapeutic Massage Salon. Premises at or in which massage is advertised, offered, or performed to or . <br /> for members of the public or a private club. (Ord. No. 429,8-8-78; Ord. No. 476, 12-23-80; Code of 1988; <br /> Ord. No. 619,12-12-95; Code of2001) <br /> Sec. 15-199. Zoning Requirements. <br /> In the development and execution of this Article, it is recognized that there are some uses which because of <br /> their very nature have serious objectionable operational characteristics. When several of these uses are <br /> concentrated, under certain circumstances, they may have a deleterious effect on the adjacent areas. Special <br /> regulation of these uses is necessary to ensure that these adverse effects will not contribute to the blighting or <br /> downgrading of the surrounding neighborhood. <br /> (I) A business license for businesses other than therapeutic massage salons shall be issued only for property <br /> zoned B-3 General Business, I-I Light Industrial, or 1-2 Heavy Industrial provided that such use is not <br /> detrimental to existing and future development. Business licenses for therapeutic massage salons may <br /> be issued only for property zoned B-2 Neighhorhood Business, B-3 General Business, 1-1 Light <br /> Iudustrial, R-l Single Family Residence, or I-2IHeavy Industrial. The issuancc ofa license shall be <br /> subject to: <br /> A. The business license may be for a principal use only if all persons providing massage on the <br /> premises have fumished a certificate or diploma from a recognized school requiring completion of <br /> a resident course of study of at least 500 hours to obtain the certificate. <br /> B. The business license may be for a use which is accessory to a primary use of the license premises as . <br /> a barber shop, hair or beauty salon, or licensed cosmetology salon provided all of these conditions <br /> are met: <br /> \\Earth\Planning\Misc Filcs\Zoning Updates\Ncw_ Brighlon_ Massage _ Regs.doc I <br />