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2203-1 2203. MASSAGE THERAPY AS A PRINCIPAL USE. 2203.010. DEFINITIONS. 1. The term "massage therapy" means the rubbing, stroking, kneading, tapping or rolling of the body with the hands or other parts of the body for the exclusive purposes of relaxation, physical fitness, or beautification and for no other purpose. The practice of massage therapy is hereby declared to be distinct from the licensed practice of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy, podiatry, and nursing, as well as wellness programs sponsored by the management of senior housing complexes and the professions of athletic coaching and training. Persons engaged in those professions are exempt from the provisions of this ordinance. 2. The term "massage therapist" means a person who practices massage therapy. 3. "Massage Therapy Establishment" shall mean any room or rooms wherein a person may receive a massage from a "massage therapist" for a fee. 2203.020. LICENSE FOR MASSAGE THERAPY AS A PRINCIPAL USE. 1. No person, partnership, or corporation shall engage in a business, which has massage therapy as a principal use, without being licensed as provided in this Chapter. 2. The initial application for a license by a business shall be made by completing an application form provided by and containing such information as required by the City and by paying a one-time non-refundable initial application fee as established by City Council resolution. 3. If the application for a license under this Chapter is granted, the fee above shall be the first year’s license fee. Thereafter, the license fee shall be as established by City Council resolution. A separate license shall be obtained for each place of business. 2203.030. GRANTING, DENYING AND RESCINDING OF LICENSES FOR MASSAGE THERAPY AS A PRINCIPAL USE. 1. The provisions of Section 2202.030 of the Little Canada City Code shall apply to a license for massage therapy as a principal use. The City will issue up to three licenses for massage therapy as a principal use within the City of Little Canada. 2. A license for massage therapy business license as a principal use shall be reviewed annually. No license approved by the City grants the licensee a property right or entitlement to a license. The City Council may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, or may suspend or revoke a license for any reason, and the City will not incur liability for any damages including, but not limited to, direct, consequential, or incidental damages, deprivation of property, loss of income, loss of profits,