This ordinance updates the zoning rules for massage establishments to align them more closely with health services, allowing them to be primarily permitted when they are an accessory to a health service. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise Massage Establishment zoning controls to regulate Massage Establishments generally consistent with regulation of Health Services, with some exceptions, including to make Massage Establishments principally permitted if accessory to a Health Service; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation to amend the Planning Code regarding Massage Establishment zoning controls originated from a need to align these establishments more closely with Health Services regulations.
Supervisor Ronen introduced File No. 210381, proposing amendments to the Planning Code to revise Massage Establishment zoning controls.
The Planning Commission approved the initial ordinance with modifications, aligning Massage Establishments with Health Services.
The committee duplicated the original file and amended it to create File No. 211263, which included additional provisions for Massage Establishments.
The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the amended ordinance, which further clarified the regulations for Massage Establishments.
The Board of Supervisors passed the amended ordinance on first reading, affirming the Planning Department's CEQA determination.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the amendments to the Planning Code regarding Massage Establishment zoning controls.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
