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Lake Forest extends temporary moratorium on new massage businesses for 10 months, 15 days
Summary
The Lake Forest City Council on Sept. 16 voted 4-0 to extend an urgency ordinance that bars new massage establishments while staff studies zoning and regulatory options; existing massage businesses may continue to operate and renew licenses.
The Lake Forest City Council on Sept. 16 adopted a 10-month, 15-day extension of an urgency ordinance that temporarily bars the establishment of new massage businesses in the city while staff studies zoning and regulatory changes.
City Assistant Director of Community Development Amy Stoneage told the council the moratorium, originally adopted Aug. 19, was prompted by “a rise in massage establishments operating without a valid license, ongoing noncompliance with City zoning and operational standards, and reports of illicit activities such as prostitution.” She said the Government Code allows the city to…
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