Palm Beach County Enters Phase I
Today, May 11th, the County will be entering its Phase 1 Reopening plans as direction was received by Governor DeSantis in Executive Order 20-120.
The Governor’s Order provides a gradual loosening of restrictions, but the State, County and City continue to strongly urge all persons to adhere to CDC guidelines including isolation for 14 days following travel, avoiding gathering in groups of 10 or more people, wearing facial coverings when outside your home and practicing social distancing.
CHANGES TO WESTLAKE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SURROUNDING BUSINESSES PER THE GOVERNOR’S ORDER:
RESTAURANTS
Restaurants and food establishments may allow on-premises dining so long as they adopt appropriate social distancing measures and limit their indoor occupancy to no more than 25 percent of their building occupancy (including employees).
Outdoor dining is allowed with appropriate social distancing, which requires maintaining a minimum of 6 feet between parties, only seating parties of 10 or fewer people and keeping bar counters closed to seating.
BARS & CLUBS
Bars, pubs and nightclubs may continue to provide food and drinks for take-away only, the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption continues to be prohibited.
RETAIL STORES
Stores may operate at no more than 25 percent of their building occupancy (including employees) and must abide by the safety guidelines issued by the CDC and OSHA.
SALONS & BARBER SHOPS
Barbershops, cosmetology salons and specialty salons may reopen but must adopt appropriate CDC guidelines.
ELECTIVE SURGERIES
Surgical centers, dental offices, orthodontic offices, endodontic offices or other healthcare practitioners may perform elective surgical procedures.
FITNESS CENTERS
Gyms and fitness centers will remain closed.
VACATION RENTALS
The prohibition on vacation rentals remains in effect.
PALM BEACH COUNTY:
PALM TRAN
Palm Beach County will require all Palm Tran riders to wear facial coverings, effective May 11. Palm Tran continues to limit the number of passengers on buses to ensure social distancing.
PALM BEACH COUNTY BEACHES
Palm Beach County voted to open all private and public beaches effective no later than May 18. Social distancing procedures will remain in effect.
