Murrieta City Council conducted a first reading to update amendments to the existing massage establishment ordinance at its April 5 meeting. The city of Murrieta believes it is necessary to continue to regulate the massage operations to prevent adverse secondary impacts on patrons, nearby properties and residences. According to the city’s agenda there is also a compelling and continuing interest in regulating massage parlors to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community.In 2021 city council approved a substantial update to the regulations of massage businesses. The city has the ability to limit the amount of massage operations, and to conduct regular inspections during business hours. The city updated the implementation and enforcement of the massage regulations to devel
