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Memo to the Planning Commission/OA 02-0I <br /> April 9,2002 <br /> Page 2 <br /> IIIbusinesses, which are usually a permitted use, have to go through the conditional use <br /> process. Conditional uses are those that might result in adverse impacts and the conditional <br /> use permit process provides a means by which the City can address those adverse impacts. <br /> Since there are not any adverse impacts associated with therapeutic massage as an accessory <br /> use, it appears that it could be allowed as a permitted accessory use. The business or person <br /> providing the service would still have to apply for a yearly license. Any concerns that the <br /> Council may have could be addressed at that time. <br /> Staff has also considered allowing therapeutic massage as a stand-alone use. A massage <br /> therapy business would have the same type of impacts as a personal service establishment. <br /> Personal service establishments include beauty parlors,tanning salons and any place where, <br /> for a fee,personal services are provided to individuals on the premise.Because therapeutic <br /> massage fits the definition of a personal service establishment,it should be treated as such. <br /> A therapeutic massage business would still be required to apply for a yearly license from the <br /> City Council under Chapter 704 of the City Code. <br /> At the February 26,2002 meeting,the Commission expressed certain reservations regarding <br /> allowing therapeutic massage as a stand-alone establishment. Staff has revised the definition <br /> of personal service establishment to acknowledge the certification and license requirements <br /> in the ordinance. A copy of Chapter 704 is included to illustrate the requirements of the <br /> profession. <br /> illThe City has a sexually oriented business ordinance that addresses any"seedy"operations. <br /> Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends that therapeutic massage be allowed as an accessory use to the following: <br /> • medical clinics <br /> • chiropractic clinics <br /> • personal service establishments <br /> Therapeutic massage would still require a conditional use permit if a person wanted to do it <br /> as a home occupation. <br /> Staff also recommends that the definition of"personal service establishment"be amended <br /> to specifically include therapeutic massage. <br /> III <br />