Council to take action on Ordinance No. 26-26 amending the Buckeye City Code by amending Chapter 8, Business Regulations, Article 8-1, Business License, Section 8-1-1, License Required; and Article 8-

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CITY OF BUCKEYE
Regular Council Meeting
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: 4.J. PMO - Ordinance
No. 26-26 - Chapter 8, Business
MEETING DATE: 10/06/26
Regulations, Section 8-1-1 and Article 8-
6 Amendments
DATE PREPARED: 10/01/26 DISTRICT NO.: ALL
STAFF LIAISON: Cathy Clemons, Program Management Office Director,
cclemons@buckeyeaz.gov, (623) 349-6208
DEPARTMENT: Program Management AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
Office Items / New Business
ACTION/MOTION: (This language identifies the formal motion to be made by the Council)
Council to take action on Ordinance No. 26-26 amending the Buckeye City Code by amending Chapter
8, Business Regulations, Article 8-1, Business License, Section 8-1-1, License Required; and Article 8-6,
Massage Parlors, to replace the word ‘parlors’ with ‘establishments,’ in furtherance of conforming with
references to massage establishment(s) in the City Code; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances;
and providing for severability.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREAS:
Not Applicable
SUMMARY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Currently, the City Code refers to businesses offering massage services as Massage Establishments.
However, there are 2 places in the City Code that refer to "Massage Parlors." Because this term carries
an outdated and negative connotation, it is recommended that the terminology be updated to "Massage
Establishments," reflecting a more professional and accurate business type.
Accordingly, it is requested that the City Code, Chapter 8, Business Regulations, Article 8-1, Business
License, Section 8-1-1, License Required, be amended by deleting the term "parlors" and substituting
the term "establishments", together with a similar amendment to the title of Article 8-6. The amendment
to Section 8-1-1 will clarify that the term "business" shall not include "massage establishments", which
conforms to the definition-terminology set forth in Section 8-6-1(B) of the City Code.
BENEFITS:
Updating the City Code benefits residents by promoting a more professional and accurate representation
of legitimate wellness businesses, improving community perception, and aligning City Code with modern
industry standards that support clarity.
FUTURE ACTION:
Once Ordinance No. 26-26 is approved, the City Clerk's Office will take the steps necessary to update
the City Code.
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
There is no financial impact to this proposed action.
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR TOTAL COST:
N/A

BUDGETED:
No
FISCAL YEAR:
2027
FUND/DEPARTMENT:
N/A
Items related to a project or facility location must include an attached vicinity map for Council
Review.
ATTACHMENTS:
_Legislative Version_Massage Est (smf 09.21.26).pdf
Ordinance_No._26-26_Massage_Establishments__.pdf