MANLIUS, N.Y. — The Village of Manlius has proposed a requirement for massage parlors to obtain and reapply for special use permits. On Tuesday, the Village held a public hearing to hear from the public on this idea, as well as others. However, neighbors did not comment on this specific agenda item.
In that proposal, there is a definition that is taken from New York State’s licensing requirements about what a massage is actually defined as.
‘The practice of massage therapy is defined as,
Applying a scientific system of activity to the muscular structure of the human body through stroking, kneading, tapping, and vibrating with the hands or vibrators, for the purpose of improving muscle tone and circulation.
If this did get passed, Mayor Hank Chapman explained that the massage business would have to appear in front of the Village Board each year. During those meetings, the business would need to reapply for a special use permit. From there, a code enforcement officer would ensure things are being handled correctly behind the scenes at the spa…