§ 605.21. Granting or denial of licenses and certificates.

Subdivision 1. Application review. License applications and certificate applications shall be reviewed by the Department of Public Safety, planning department, and such other departments as the Manager shall deem necessary. The review of license applications shall include an inspection of the premises covered by the application to determine whether the premises conform to applicable code requirements. Licenses shall be issued upon the approval of the City Council only after a public hearing has been conducted.

Subd. 2. Term of license. The general provisions of chapter X of this code relating to the issuance of licenses shall govern except as they are inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this section. A license permitting the conduct of an establishment offering services as a massage parlor, sauna, rap parlor, conversation parlor, adult encounter group, adult sensitivity group, personal escort service, model service, dancing service, hostess service or other similar adult-oriented service is nontransferable and nonrenewable, and application must be made each year for a license permitting and allowing the conduct of such business for the succeeding year.

Subd. 3. Term of certificate. A certificate permitting the holder thereof to practice or administer massage commercially is nonrenewable and nontransferable and application must be made each year for a certificate permitting and allowing the holder thereof to administer or practice massage for the succeeding year.