General Definition An unlicensed physical treatment establishment is any establishment that offers or advertises or is equipped or arranged so as to provide as part of its services, whether as a principal use or as an accessory use, massages, body rubs, alcohol rubs, baths or other similar treatment administered by a person that is not a healthcare professional licensed by the State of New York to provide such service, or under the supervision of such licensee and working in a manner allowed by the license. However, unlicensed physical treatment establishments shall not include barbershops or beauty parlors that offer massage to the scalp, the face, the neck or shoulders only. Unlicensed physical treatment establishments shall not be permitted in any District.
unlicensed physical treatment establishment
unlicensed physical treatment establishment is a defined term in the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary (§12-10). It is referenced in 0 ZR sections. Last amended December 9, 2021.
Quick Facts
- Definition source
- §12-10
- Sections using term
- 0
- Last amended
- December 9, 2021
What does “unlicensed physical treatment establishment” mean?
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What does "unlicensed physical treatment establishment" mean in NYC zoning?
"unlicensed physical treatment establishment" is a term defined in §12-10 of the New York City Zoning Resolution glossary. General Definition An unlicensed physical treatment establishment is any establishment that offers or advertises or is equipped or arranged so as to provide as part of its services, whether as a principal use or as an accessory use, massages, body rubs, alcohol rubs, baths or oth
Where is "unlicensed physical treatment establishment" used in the NYC Zoning Resolution?
The term "unlicensed physical treatment establishment" is referenced in 0 sections of the NYC Zoning Resolution. Every section that uses this term must be read in light of the §12-10 definition.
Is "unlicensed physical treatment establishment" an official NYC zoning term?
Yes. "unlicensed physical treatment establishment" is an officially-defined term in §12-10 of the NYC Zoning Resolution maintained by the NYC Department of City Planning. The authoritative source is zr.planning.nyc.gov.
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