Massage businesses in Thousand Oaks must obtain a city business license and operate under California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certification. Practitioners must be CAMTC-certified, and zoning rules limit where massage establishments can locate.
Thousand Oaks regulates massage establishments under Title 5 of the Municipal Code in coordination with state law. Business Code §4600 et seq. delegates practitioner certification to the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC); cities cannot impose duplicative certification requirements but may regulate land use, hours, lighting, and signage. Local rules require a city business license, zoning clearance limiting location to commercial zones (not adult-zone overlays), full-light visibility into reception areas, posted CAMTC certificates, and prohibitions on residential lodging onsite. The Conejo Development Code restricts massage-only establishments from sensitive overlays. Inspections are jointly handled by Code Compliance and the Sheriff's Office.
Operating without a business license, employing uncertified practitioners, or violating zoning standards triggers permit revocation, administrative citations, and possible misdemeanor prosecution.
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