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Council advances proposed ordinance to license massage businesses with 90‑day compliance window

City of Lincoln Committee of the Whole · November 13, 2025
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Summary

Council reviewed a proposed ordinance to require massage establishments to obtain a city license, consent to building and safety inspections, and face license removal for noncompliance; staff proposed making it effective 90 days after passage and set a nominal $25 annual fee aligned with the fiscal year.

The City of Lincoln discussed a proposed ordinance to require massage establishments to obtain a city license and to consent to inspections by building and safety officers.

Mister Hovlett, who introduced the ordinance, said the change responds to reports from other communities and to previous local issues. “We're looking to amend our code ... to require a massage establishment/parlor to be licensed with the city of Lincoln that requires certain inspection requirements,” Hovlett…

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