Executive Order 21-11 increases capacity limits

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March 15, 2021

Executive Order 21-11 will begin Monday, March 15, 2021, at 12 p.m. (noon) and does not have an end date.

Effective March 31, 2021, at 11:59 p.m., larger venues, restaurants, and pools will be able to expand their occupancy per the Stay Safe Guidance. Please refer to your industry’s guidance document for specific details for your business.

Please note: changes are highlighted in bold.

Restaurant and bar capacity increased

Restaurants, cafes, coffeehouses, bars, taverns, brewer taprooms, micro distiller cocktail rooms, farm wineries, craft wineries, cideries, golf courses and clubs, dining clubs, and other places of Public Accommodation that offer food and beverages can offer food for indoor and outdoor onsite consumption, within the following parameters: 

Effective March 15, 2021, at 12 p.m.:

  • Indoor capacity is limited to no more than 75% of established capacity, up to a maximum of 250 patrons.
  • Outdoor capacity is limited to the number of patrons for whom social distancing of 6 feet can be maintained between parties at different tables, not to exceed 250 people.
  • Social distancing of 6 feet must be maintained between parties.
  • Onsite dining hours are between 4 a.m. and 11 p.mTake-out and delivery may occur after 11 p.m. 
  • Table size must be limited to no more than six people. A party of four may be seated together at a bar or counter.
  • Patrons are required to wear masks indoors, except when eating or drinking.
  • Patrons must be seated in all areas, except for limited games outlined in the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Requirements for Restaurants and Bars
  • Karaoke is allowed. Performers must wear face coverings, and they must be separated from spectators by at least 12 feet. Please refer to the Music Activities and Performances During COVID-19 document for additional information.
  • Private parties, events, receptions, or other gatherings in private, separate spaces (ballroom or other private room) are allowed if the event adheres to the requirements applicable to Guidance for Entertainment and Meeting Venues, including lower percentage capacity limits and outdoor face covering requirements.

As of March 31, 2021, at 11:59 p.m., some larger establishments may increase patron count per the Stay Safe Guidance for Entertainment and Meeting Venues.  

Events, celebrations, and parties must follow venue requirements

Effective March 15, 2021, at 12 p.m.:


Capacity will increase for pools

Effective March 15, 2021, at 12 p.m.:

  • Pools and spa pools may be open at 50% of established capacity with a maximum of 250 patrons.
  • Patrons must maintain 6 feet of social distancing.
  • Group fitness class size in pools is limited to 25 indoors, and 50 outdoors.
  • Two swimmers per lane are allowed for recreational lap swimming.
  • More than one swimmer per lane may be allowed for competitive swim practice if a facility’s COVID-19 Preparedness Plan includes a diagram of proposed lane configurations and a description of how social distancing requirements will be met.
  • Saunas remain closed.

As of March 31, 2021, at 11:59 p.m., some larger pool facilities may increase patron count, per the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Guidance: Requirements for Public Pools.

Resources

Stay Safe Guidance

COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Requirements for Restaurants and Bars

Music Activities and Performances During COVID-19

Stay Safe Guidance for Entertainment and Meeting Venues

COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Guidance: Requirements for Public Pools