TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Russell Bunim, Community Development Director
1. SUBJECT
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Public Hearing to consider adoption of an urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on new massage establishments
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2. SUMMARY
The proposed urgency ordinance establishes a temporary moratorium on the approval, issuance, acceptance, or processing of permits, business licenses, and land use entitlements for new massage establishments within the City. This action is necessary due to documented enforcement concerns involving massage establishments. The moratorium will allow the City time to finalize updated regulatory standards currently under development.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing.
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 08-26 and the findings of urgency. An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing a temporary moratorium on massage establishments pending review and update to the City's Municipal Code and Zoning Code.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
No immediate fiscal impact. The proposed moratorium may temporarily delay potential business license revenue but is necessary to prevent future enforcement costs and resource demands associated with noncompliant operations.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The City regulates massage establishments to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Massage business operators are currently required to obtain a City Business License, complete a fingerprint-based background check conducted by the Police Department, and comply with minimum zoning requirements prior to the issuance of a Massage Establishment Permit by the Finance Department.
However, the City's existing regulatory framework lacks several important operational and land use standards necessary to effectively regulate massage establishments and addr...
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