Safer at Home Level Orange
Indoor Events means indoor activities like receptions, events, concerts, indoor markets, non-critical auctions, theaters, trade shows, or other indoor venues.
Indoor events must follow this checklist to operate.
Plans for indoor events must be submitted and approved. Submit indoor event requests here.
Effective Monday, January 4th, at 12:00pm: Capacity for Indoor events is:
- Seated events: 25% but no more than 50 people
- Unseated events: 25% but no more than 50 people
Indoor Events may operate at 25% of the posted occupancy limit not to exceed 50 people excluding staff, whichever is less per room. The usable space should be calculated using 6 feet distancing between non-household contacts.
Outdoor Events means outdoor activities such as outdoor receptions, events, fairs, rodeos, non-critical auctions, concerts, outdoor markets, or other outdoor venues.
Outdoor events must follow this checklist to operate.
Plans for outdoor events must be submitted and approved. Submit event requests here.
Effective Monday, 1/4, at 12:00pm: May operate at 25% of the posted occupancy limit not to exceed 75 people excluding staff, whichever is less. 6 feet of distancing must be maintained.
Individual hosts for events must submit their event plans to the Larimer County Health Department for approval, using this form. A site map on the space and controls that will be implemented to maintain 6 feet distancing requirements should be included.
Worship Services and Life Rites
Places of worship are encouraged to continue drive-up or online services as much as possible.
Effective 12/8/2020: Worship and ceremonies such as weddings and funerals are now classified as essential. This means that they must do their best to follow public health recommendations but may exceed recommended capacity caps if they cannot conduct their essential activity within those restrictions. They still must require masks indoors and other prevention measures like 6 foot spacing between members of different households and appropriate sanitation. Virtual and outdoor activities are still strongly preferred.
Submission for approval for Life Rites Events
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Outdoor worship is always permitted under the state public health order. A place of worship must maintain 6 feet of distance between non-household members.
CDPHE Places of Worship and Life Rites Guidance
For additional recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), please visit their website.
Those at risk of severe illness with COVID-19
We understand that restrictions on religious services, in particular, have a significant impact on communities, congregations and organizations – religiously, spiritually, morally, and emotionally. We encourage gatherings to be done remotely by webinar, teleconference, social media, and telephone to reduce the risk of exposing congregants to illness.
Seniors, older adults, and those with underlying health conditions are at higher risk for adverse health complications if they contract this virus. This includes:
- Those who are over age 65
- Those who have cancer
- Those who have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Those who have an immunocompromised state (weakened immune symptoms) from a solid organ transplant
- Those who have obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 or higher)
- Those who have serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies
- Those who have Sickle cell disease
- Those who have Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Those who might also be at increased risk include:
- Those who have moderate to severe asthma
- Those who have cerebrovascular disease (affects blood vessels and blood supply to the brain)
- Those who have cystic fibrosis
- Those who have hypertension or high blood pressure
- Those who have an immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from blood or bone marrow transplant, immune deficiencies, HIV, use of corticosteroids, or use of other immune weakening medicines
- Those who have neurologic conditions, such as dementia
- Those who have liver disease
- Those who are pregnant
- Those who have pulmonary fibrosis (having damaged or scarred lung tissues)
- Those who smoke
- Those who have thalassemia (a type of blood disorder)
- Those who have Type 1 diabetes mellitus
We recommend that those who are at higher risk of severe illness with COVID-19 minimize their contact with people outside of their household in the community.
Restaurants, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses, and other similar places of public accommodation offering food to beverage for on-premises consumption |
Effective Monday, 1/4, at 12:00pm: Restaurants may operate at 25% of the posted occupancy limit indoors not to exceed 50 people, excluding staff, whichever is less, per room. Restaurants must follow this checklist to operate. Restaurants may also use any existing, licensed outdoor space for Restaurants must have or obtain approval from their local government’s permitting, building and fire code oversight agency for any new outdoor dining space prior to use. Pursuant to Executive Order D 2020 091 all on-premises licensees licensed under Articles 3, 4, and 5 of Title 44 of the Colorado Revised Statutes must cease alcohol beverage sales to end consumers for on-premises consumption and for takeout between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. MDT each day; however, counties and municipalities may set more restrictive hours as they determine We do recommend continuing to collect contact information and keeping it on-hand. Should there be cases in your business, it would be helpful to have the information available to notify customers if necessary.
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Bars, taverns, brew pubs, breweries, microbreweries, distillery pubs, wineries, tasting rooms, special licensees, clubs and other places of public accommodation offering alcoholic beverages |
Taprooms, Breweries, Wineries, Tasting Rooms, Distilleries, and Bars are closed for dine-in services unless they serve food on-site from a retail food establishment. They must follow the restaurant guidelines and restrictions to be open for on-site outdoor dining with food service. Bars, breweries, wineries and similar businesses must operate following this checklist. Effective Monday, 1/4, at 12:00pm:
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Gyms: includes a building or room used for sports or exercise, such as fitness, dance, exercise or group classes, exercise studios and centers, recreation centers, bowling alleys, pools, and other indoor athletic facilities. |
Effective Monday, 1/4, at 12:00pm: 25% capacity, up to 50 people indoors, or outdoors in groups less than 10. This checklist must be followed to be open at this time. Mask-wearing requirements apply to everyone indoors, including people exercising. If you are in an indoor room with other patrons who are not a part of your household, then you need to wear a mask. You may remove it temporarily if you need to catch your breath or safely perform an activity, but wear a mask as much as feasible.
Bowling alleys- Reservations are required. Lanes should be limited to household groups. Service of food and/or beverages must follow restaurant or bar guidance. |
Critical Businesses and Critical Government Functions Fourth Amended Public Health Order - Colorado Dial "Critical Business" includes, but is not limited to: Healthcare operations, including hospitals, clinics, dental care, pharmacies, home health care companies, nursing homes, veterinary care, blood banks Critical infrastructure, including utilities and electricity, public water and wastewater, telecommunication centers, transportation to support critical businesses, hotels, businesses and organizations that provide food, shelter, social services, and other necessities for economically disadvantaged personal, flight schools Critical manufacturing, including food processing, agriculture/farms, medical equipment, computers and computer components Critical retail, including grocery stores, farm and produce stands, gas stations, marijuana dispensary, liquor stores for takeout and delivery, firearms stores, hardware, farm supply, building materials store, Critical services, including trash and recycling, mail and shipping services, laundromats, building cleaning and maintenance, car rental with no-touch, auto supply stores, distribution centers, funeral homes, cemeteries (follow Life Rites guidance), animal shelters, animal rescues, animal grooming, moving services, in-person group counseling or recovery meetings, and libraries News media, including newspapers, television, radio, other media services Financial and professional institutions, including banks and credit unions, insurance and payroll, services related to financial markets, human services Construction, including housing and low-income housing, skilled trades like electricians and plumbers, others related firms and professionals necessary to maintain sanitation and safety of critical operations and residences. Defense, including defense security, aerospace operations, military operations, defense suppliers Critical Services to maintain safety and sanitation, including law enforcement, fire prevention and response, building code enforcement, securing, emergency management and response, building cleaners, automotive and bicycle repair, snow removal, pest control Vendors that provide critical services and products, including technical support for online and telephone services, childcare programs, government-owned or leased buildings. Educational Institutions
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Limited Healthcare Settings Services provided in Limited Healthcare Settings that are ordered by a medical, dental, or veterinary practitioner are subject to the requirements of Reference PHO 20-29. Otherwise, these services are subject to PHO 20-28 Examples include but are not limited to:
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Effective Monday, 1/4, at 12pm: 25% capacity up to 25 people per room (No Change from Red to Orange) Follow Mandatory Practices outlined below:
Employees and Clients/Customers:
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Personal services Examples include but are not limited to:
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Effective Monday, 1/4, at 12:00pm: 25% capacity up to 25 people per room (No change from Level Orange) Also refer to: |
Effective Monday, 1/4, at 12:00pm: 25% capacity, not to exceed 25 people, whichever is less, excluding staff per room indoors or per activity or area outdoors.
Retail & Non-Critical Business Services Examples include but are not limited to:
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Effective Monday, 1/4, at 12:00pm: 50% of the posted occupancy limit, and should offer increased options for curbside pickup, delivery, and dedicated service hours for senior and at-risk individuals.
Workspaces:
Employees and Clients/Customers:
Employers:
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Retail Markets and Malls Both individual vendors operating within the mall and the common space in indoor malls shall follow Retail requirements. Indoor and outdoor market operators shall follow the Indoor or Outdoor Event requirements.
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Open with precautions at 50% capacity |
Effective Tuesday, 11/24, at 5:00pm:
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Effective Tuesday, 11/24, at 5:00pm: 50% capacity with increased curbside pick up, and delivery. Dedicated senior and at-risk hours encouraged.
In each confined indoor space, in order to achieve 6 ft physical distancing, the limit is 50% of the posted occupancy code limit ensuring a minimum 28 square feet per person.
Per page 14 of Second Amended Public Health Order 20-36, November 20, 2020
Field Services
Field Services means a service that is being provided out in the field as opposed to company property, including third party private properties, such as a third-party household.
- Field Services that are not necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation and critical operation of residences and other Critical Businesses or Critical Government Functions are closed.
- Real estate, including marketing services
- Lawncare and landscaping
- House cleaning, including carpet cleaning and window cleaning
- Electricians and plumbers
- Handyman services
- General contractors, tile setters, carpenters, construction
- Home inspectors
- Appraisers
- Land surveyors
- Architects
- Engineers
- Private investigators
- Landscape architects
- Transportation network companies, limo services, and call and demand transportation (e.g taxis)
Real Estate Open Houses
Individual real estate showings are authorized and open houses may operate with only one household in the property at a time
Private, short-term vacation-style rentals: such as those arranged through an online hosting platform, including but not limited to VRBO or Airbnb, rented for a period of 30 days or fewer, homeowner rentals, and privately-owned residences for rent, except if offered for use for the public health response. |
Short term rentals can open up for operation with a plan to monitor and follow the new guidance. Private, short-term vacation-style rentals such as those arranged through an online hosting platform, including but not limited to VRBO or Airbnb, homeowner rentals, and privately owned residences for rent that are rented for a period of 30 days or fewer are permitted to operate.
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Effective Tuesday, 11/24, at 5:00pm: 50% capacity with increased curbside pick up, and delivery. Dedicated senior and at-risk hours encouraged.
Farmers Markets should follow COVID-19 guidance from the Colorado Farmers Market Association.
Movie Theaters and Indoor Entertainment |
Effective Tuesday, 1/4, at 12:00pm: Open following indoor event guidance. May operate at 25% of the posted occupancy limit not to exceed 50 people excluding staff, whichever is less, 6 feet distancing between non-household contacts must be maintained. |
Effective Monday, 1/4, at 12:00pm: 25% capacity up to 10 people. (No change from Red)
CDPHE Guidelines for Outdoor Recreation
Effective Monday, 1/4, at 12:00pm: Virtual, or outdoors in groups less than 10. (No change from Red)
Effective Monday, 1/4, at 12:00pm:
- Indoors: Smoking Lounges may operate at 25% of the posted occupancy limit, not to exceed 10 people, whichever is less.
- Outdoors: Open with tables spaced at least 6 feet apart and only seated with members of the same household
We know there are many questions. If you have questions about the restrictions and guidelines that are not addressed on this page, please complete this form.
Voluntary and Informational COVID-19 Site Visits
You can request a voluntary and informational site visit of your business or facility by the Larimer County Compliance Team to review your COVID-19 safety measures and precautions by completing this form. Our COVID-19 Compliance Team will review your business or facilities' compliance with the current restrictions and precautionary measures and offer recommendations. These visits are completely voluntary and non-punitive. These visits are a proactive way to ensure that your facility is meeting the current restrictions and learn more about how you can keep your staff, volunteers, and patrons/clients/customers safe.
Enforcement
Please see our Business Concerns page for more information about the enforcement of the local COVID-19 business restrictions in Larimer County.