City Announces Homestead’s New Normal Effective May 18th
Beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, certain businesses that were closed due to COVID-19 will be allowed to reopen with restrictions on capacity and requirements for social distancing and enhanced sanitation that will help to reduce the spread of COVID-19 while allowing Homestead’s economy to rebound.
In general, the following types of businesses will be allowed to reopen at 50% indoor capacity if face coverings are worn, six foot social distancing is enforced, and additional hygienic precautions are taken: restaurants, retail, nail and hair salons, barbershops, arts & cultural institutions, offices, warehouses, manufacturing, and trade & logistics. The following businesses will not be allowed to reopen at this time: gyms, theaters, bowling alleys, bars and nightclubs, and pools.
Additionally, the City has opened the following parks for limited use: Blakey Park, Audubon Park, Mayor Roscoe Warren Municipal Park, James Archer Smith Park, and Homestead Sports Complex. These City parks are open from 7am to 8pm for passive use such as walking, jogging, biking, or rollerblading and open space picnics with groups of 10 or less. Other City Facilities will remain closed to the public.
Detailed information on businesses allowed to open and requirements for opening can be found at www.cityofhomestead.com/coronavirus. Simplified information for certain business types can be found below.
Restaurants
• 50% indoor capacity based on Miami-Dade County Fire Occupancy Load
• Outdoor dining with social distancing
• Enhanced hygiene such as handwashing and hand sanitizer stations and cleaning of high-touch surfaces
• Social distance of six feet between parties
• Use of facial coverings is required
• Parties larger than four people, or six people if they are from the same household, are not allowed
• Opening of bars or nightclubs is not allowed
• Self-service dining is not allowed
Personal Grooming Establishments – Salons & Barbershops
• Social distance of six feet between customers unless they are from the same household
• Only customers receiving service may be inside, unless they are a parent or guardian accompanying a minor child
• Maximum of 10 individuals at the premises, or 25% building occupancy – whichever is smaller
• Service by appointment only
• Use of facial coverings, gloves, and single-use aprons by employees
• Use of facial coverings by customers
• Enhanced hygiene such as handwashing and hand sanitizer stations and cleaning of high-touch surfaces
Arts & Culture
• 50% indoor capacity based on Miami-Dade County Fire Occupancy Load
• Hand sanitization stations at entrances and in common areas
• Use of facial coverings by employees and guests
• Social distance of six feet
• Eliminate car valet
• Suspend group tours and programming
• Eliminate interactive exhibits
Manufacturing
• Social distance of six feet
• Use of facial coverings by employees and visitors
• Single point of access for employees
• Hand sanitization stations in restrooms and common areas
Office Spaces
• Hand sanitization stations at entrances and in common areas
• Use of facial coverings by employees and guests
• Increased cleaning of high-touch areas
• Gyms and play areas must be closed
Warehouses
• Social distance of six feet
• Use of facial coverings by employees and visitors
• One-way pathways for circulation
• Hand sanitization stations in restrooms and common areas
• Employees must receive enough uniforms to wear a clean uniform each shift
For additional information on COVID-19 in Homestead, visit www.cityofhomestead.com/coronavirus. In addition, residents can call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday at 305-224-4438 or send questions via email to covid19@cityofhomestead.com.
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