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ROH 3/2/09 property within the city and diminishes those undesirable negative secondary effects that recognized studies have shown to potentially be associated with the development and operation of businesses conducting massages. (5) To allow a process whereby the unusual site development features or operating characteristics of uses which must comply with this article may be conditioned through an individual review, in order to be compatible with the surrounding uses of property, while preserving the applicant's rights to objective standards and prompt administrative and judicial review. (b) This article shall not apply to massage establishments or businesses that are sole proprietorships, where the sole proprietor is certified pursuant to Chapter 10.5, commencing with Section 4600, of Division 2 of the California Business and Professions Code, or to massage establishments or businesses that employ or use only persons certified pursuant to Chapter 10.5, commencing with Section 4600, of Division 2 of the California Business and Professions Code, to provide massage services. Sec. 41-1751. Definitions. The words and phrases, whenever used in this article, shall be construed as defined in sections 41-1751.1--41-1751.6, unless from the context a different meaning is intended or unless a different meaning is specifically defined and more particularly directed to the use of such words or phrases. The words used in the present tense include the future tense, and words in the singular number include the plural number. Sec.41-1751.1. Massage. As used herein, "massage" shall mean any method of pressure on, or friction against, or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding, vibrating, or stimulating the external parts of the human body with the hands or with the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances, or with or without supplementary aids such as rubbing alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils, powder, creams, ointments, or other similar preparations commonly used in this practice. Sec. 41-1751.2. Massage establishment. As used herein, "massage establishment" shall mean any establishment having a fixed place of business where any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, or combination of individuals, engages in, conducts, carries on or permits to be engaged in, conducted or carried on, massages, baths, or health treatments involving massage or baths as the principal functions. Ordinance No. NS-2779 Page 21 of 32