Roswell, GA Business Licensing & Operations: Massage Establishments (2026)

5 makes it 'unlawful for any person or legal entity to operate a massage establishment in the city without a valid massage establishment license,' issued by the Roswell Police Department after a criminal background check and a sworn application covering the applicant's ownership history, prior nuisance findings, and any specified criminal convictions within the past five years. The city administrator must issue or deny the license within 60 days. 6 sets an annual, nonrefundable regulatory fee by council resolution, due with each application, with licenses expiring December 31 and a minimum ten percent late fee for renewals filed after November 1.

7 separately requires every employee, other than a Georgia-licensed massage therapist, to hold a city work permit valid for one year, issued after its own background check within 30 days. , require all staff to be 'completely clothed,' prohibit beds, table showers or kitchen facilities, and require a Georgia Licensed Massage Therapist and a manager on-site at all times the business is open. 8(n) sets a 300-foot buffer from any state route and from any house of worship, school, public park, licensed day care or residence, measured in a straight line, though the city administrator may bring a variance request to mayor and council for locations inside a medical complex. 11 gives the licensee ten days to request a hearing before mayor and council, whose decision may be appealed to court.