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RESOLUTION P.C. 97-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO RECOMMEND AMENDING THE COMMERCIAL
PERMI TTED U SE LIS T TO ADD "MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINESS'' AS A
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE C-2 AND C-3 ZONES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 17, 1997 to consider
adding "massage therapy" as a permitted use, subject to a Conditional Use Permit and made the
following Findings:
A The current list of permitted uses includes allow massage therapy only in conjunction with
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and incidental to another use such as a health and fitness center, or medical clinic;
Massage Therapy is a commonly accepted alternative to traditional medicine, and as a
supplemental treatment, to improve mental and physical health;
Making the establishment of a massage therapy business subject to obtaining a
Conditional Use Permit, will allow a case by case review of any proposed location or
type of establishment to ensure compatibility with surroundings, and consistency with
the intent of the commercial zone;
The subject text amendment is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to the general rule set forth in Section
15061(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as there is no possibility that the modification to
the text may have a significant effect on the environment.
22 NOW, THEREF ORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach,
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California, hereby recommends that the zoning ordinance text be amended as follows:
SECTION 1. Amend the land use matrix under Section 17.26 .030, Land Use Regulations to
add the following in alphabetical order within the matrix:
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Massage Therapy Business u U 17.40
SECTION 2.
1. Eliminate the definition for "Massage Parlor" from the Adult use definition Section
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2 . Add the following Definition to Section 17.04.050 in alphabetical order
Massage Therapy Business. An establishment offering massage, alcohol rub, fomentation,
electric or magnetic treatment, or similar treatment or manipulation of the human body, unless
such treatment or manipulation is administered by a medical practitioner, chiropractor,
acupuncturist, physical therapist or similar professional person licensed by the state as part of a
medical clinic. This definition excludes a gymnasium/health and fitness center, school,
barber/beauty shop, or similar establishment where massage or similar manipulation of the human
body is offered by an individual as an incidental or accessory service and does not occupy more
than 25% of the area of the establishment. This definition also specifically excludes Adult
Massage as defined in Section 17. 04. 060
SECTION ID. Add the following to Chapter 17.40
"17.40.160 Massage Therapy Business
The following conditions and standards of operation, in addition to any other deemed necessary
or appropriate to ensure compatibility with existing or permitted uses in the vicinity, shall be
required :
1. A licensed Massage Therapist, pursuant to Chapter 5.74 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal
Code, shall be on the premises at all times when the business is open. The business may
employ technicians or aides only if supervised by a licensed Massage Therapist.
2. Management shall adopt, inform patrons and employees of, and strictly enforce all
requirements of the Conditional Use permit, and all regulations as set forth in Chapter 5.74.
3. Hours of operation shall be limited to between 7: 00 AM. and 10: 00 P .M. or other hours as
established by the Planning Commission if deemed necessary because of proximity to
residential uses.
VOTE : AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN :
ABSENT :
Comms .Perrotti, Pizer, Schwartz, Merl, Chmn. Tucker
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 97-46 is a true and complete record of the
action aken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California at their
regp ar eetinYT° 17, 1997 .
S~cretary
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