HOMESTEAD’S NEW NORMAL
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 Homesteadโs economy to rebound. ย
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. ย
The following businesses will not be allowed to reopen at this time: gyms, theaters, bowling alleys, bars and nightclubs, and pools.ย Additionally, the City has opened the following parks for limited use: Blakey Park, Audubon Park, South Audubon Drive, Mayor Roscoe Warren Municipal Park, James Archer Smith Park, and Homestead Sports Complex. ย 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. ย
All other City Facilities, except the Police Department, remain closed to the public. ย This includes all City Parks, City Hall, Development Services, and the Solid Waste Drop Site. ย City Business such as permit applications and bill payments can be conducted online or over the phone. ย Visit City Departments online or call 305-224-4400 for more information.Detailed information on businesses allowed to open and requirements for opening can be found in Miami-Dade Countyโs guide on reopening. ย Simplified information for certain business types can be found below.
The following information is excerpted from Miami-Dade Countyโs detailed guide on reopening. ย Please read the full guide here.
- 50% indoor capacity based on Miami-Dade County Fire Occupancy Load
- Outdoor dining with social distancing
- Enhanced hygiene such as hand washing 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
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