O-2019-3754 Amending the La Porte Code of Ordinances Chapter 22, "Businesses", massage business

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such establishments locked or obstructed in any way so as to prevent free ingress and egress of persons; provided, however, such doors may be closed. (b) A massage business is prohibited from operating as a private, member only enterprise. (c) All customer access to the massage business must occur at the massage business' front door. (d) Outside windows of a massage business shall be transparent and the view from the outside of the establishment into the lobby/waiting area shall be unobstructed. (e) Any law enforcement officer may inspect a massage business establishment at any time during business hours to determine whether the establishment is in compliance with this chapter and state law. Sec. 22-434. -Sanitation. (a) All premises used pursuant to this chapter shall be periodically inspected during regular business hours by the Director of Planning and Development or his authorized representative for safety of structure and adequacy of plumbing ventilation, heating and illumination. (b) Floors shall be free from any accumulation of dust, dirt and refuse. Well marked toilet and handwashing facilities for permittees, employees and patrons shall be provided. All walls, ceilings, windows and doors shall be free of dust, dirt, refuse and mold. In high humidity areas, including toilet rooms, shower rooms, steam rooms, locker rooms, and other such rooms, the walls, ceilings and floors shall be constructed or covered with a material that is smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleaned. Sec. 22-435. -Sheets,towels,etc. Towels, cloths and sheets shall not be used for more than one (1) patron. Heavy white paper may be substituted for sheets provided that such paper is changed for every patron. Soiled linens and towels shall be stored in a clearly marked receptacle and shall not be reused prior to laundering. Sec. 22-436. -Animals prohibited. No animals shall be permitted within a massage business at any time. Sec. 22-437.-Equipment. All equipment used for the treatment of patrons at establishments regulated by this article shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and the equipment shall be kept in a good and safe state of repair at all times. Sec. 22-438.—Signage required. All massage business establishment shall erect and display in a conspicuous place in areas accessible by employees a sign advising the reader of the national human trafficking hotline, 9-1-1 emergency services, and the phone number to the La Porte Police Department."