Dine-in: open with strict precautions

Take out/delivery preferred

Effective 8/22/2020 at 10pm, the State is suspending all alcohol sales after 11:00pm each day. This will apply to all entities that are licensed to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption. "Nothing in this Executive Order prohibits on-premises licensees licensed under Articles 3 or 4 of Title 44 of the Colorado Revised Statutes who have delivery privileges from making alcohol beverage sales for delivery after 11:00 P.M. but takeout alcohol beverage sales are not permitted after 11:00 P.M.," the Executive Order reads.

Restaurants are encouraged to continue with take-out and curbside food and alcohol services per PHO 20-28 and the Safer at Home Phase. 

No restaurant may operate dine-in service until they can meet and maintain all the applicable requirements in the re-opening checklist, found here (updated 8/16/2020). No reopening inspections are required prior to a restaurant reopening provided they meet and maintain all requirements in this checklist.

8/16/2020: Updates to Restaurant Guidance 

• 50% of the total maximum occupancy of the establishment may be provided as indoor seating with a maximum of 175 patrons.
• Face covering requirements remain in effect for employees; face coverings are still required for all customers at all times in the facility unless they are seated with their group.  
• Gloves are not required by wait staff unless already required by the food code.
• Menus can be reused as long as they are cleaned after each use and can be easily cleaned.
• Self-service soda machines are allowed. Customers can now get a refill without getting a new cup.
• Multi-use utensils used at self-service stations are still not allowed (such as the use of hot dog roller tongs, scoops at bulk food bins, and coffee urns).
• At convenience stores and grocery stores, self-service pastries are allowed without multi-use utensils. 
• Shared/left on table condiments (salt/pepper, catsup/mustard,) can be used but it must be cleaned and disinfected after each group.  
• Seating at a bar area is still prohibited unless the area where patrons are allowed is distanced away from the bartender and socially distanced from other seated groups.  
• Bars are still closed. Only bars that offer food from a licensed retail food establishment and provide a dining experience to their customers can remain open.  11:00 p.m. "last call" is in effect. 

Events at Restaurants

• As of 6/18/2020- If a special event (e.g. live music) will be taking place at a restaurant that will attract more than the dine-in capacity/seating arrangement, restaurants will need to follow the guidance and checklists for Indoor Events and Outdoor Events. Special live music or entertainment may be provided if all requirements in these checklists are met and a plan is submitted for review and approval of the event.
• Employees must be educated in the requirements in the checklist and understand how these measures help to reduce the transmission and spread of COVID-19. 
• The completed checklist must be posted either at the main entrance or inside the establishment with other required labor and employment postings. 
• Enforcement will be handled on a complaint basis. You do not need to submit this form to the Larimer County Health Department unless asked to do so. If an inspector enters your facility, you will need to show how the measures included in this checklist are being complied with.
• This information could be updated with additional guidance and information released by the state.
• Expansion of outdoor seating areas may require permits from the local building, fire or liquor licensing authority. Contact these agencies prior to any plans for the expansion of outdoor seating areas.
• For facilities with mixed uses, such as a food establishment inside a gym, the guidelines that apply to each portion of the business must be followed.

Closed for dine-in services if not servicing food from a retail food establishment.

Take out/delivery open.

Effective 8/22/2020 at 10pm, the State is suspending all alcohol sales after 11:00pm each day. This will apply to all entities that are licensed to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption. "Nothing in this Executive Order prohibits on-premises licensees licensed under Articles 3 or 4 of Title 44 of the Colorado Revised Statutes who have delivery privileges from making alcohol beverage sales for delivery after 10:00 P.M. but takeout alcohol beverage sales are not permitted after 11:00 P.M.," the Executive Order reads.

On 6/30/2020, Governor Polis closed Taprooms, Breweries, Wineries, Tasting Rooms, Distilleries, and Bars for dine-in services unless they serve food on-site from a retail food establishment. They must follow the restaurant checklist and restrictions to remain open for dine-in with food service.

As of 6/18/2020- If a special event (e.g. live music) will be taking place at a restaurant that will attract more than the dine-in capacity/seating arrangement, establishments will need to follow the guidance and checklists for Indoor Events and Outdoor Events. Special live music or entertainment may be provided if all requirements in these checklists are met and a plan is submitted for review and approval of the event.

Personal services

Examples include but are not limited to:

• Hair salons, barbershops
• Nail salons
• Tattoo and piercing shops and parlors
• Massage therapists, except when prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider
• Cosmetologists
• Estheticians
• Personal Training (1:1 or in groups less than 4) 
• Pet grooming-in-house and mobile, with curbside interaction only with pet owners

In each confined indoor space, in order to achieve 6 ft physical distancing, there are two choices. . Those resuming operation with an occupancy above the limit of 10 (clients plus employees) must submit a plan to Larimer County Health Department to demonstrate compliance with the specific criteria outlined.All personal services must select one and indicate which on the plan for approval. Those choices are:

• 50% of the total posted occupancy of the establishment may be provided as indoor seating with a maximum of 50 individuals. Staff/client pairs must be a minimum of 6 feet apart. Stations must be spaced at least 6 feet apart to ensure proper distancing.

Or:

• 30% of the total maximum occupancy of the establishment.

Follow Mandatory Practices outlined below:
Workspaces:

• Follow personal care services guidance in this document. 
• Must have a written sick employee policy shared with employees and available upon request. Templates for those will be made available. 
• Conduct symptoms check for all customers of services with close personal contact and decline to provide services to anyone who has symptoms.
• Provide services by appointment only, do not allow walk-ins or waiting for an appointment
• Must maintain 6 feet physical distancing at all times between employees and clients.  
• 10 or fewer people in a common business space at a maximum of 50% occupancy, including both employees and patients, e.g. 5 stylists providing services to 5 customers. 
  • A facility wishing to increase capacity above 10 must submit a request form the Larimer County Department of Health. Capacity for the establishment will be limited to either: 
    • 50% of the total posted occupancy of the establishment may be provided as indoor seating with a maximum of 50 individuals. Staff/client pairs must be a minimum of 6 feet apart. Stations must be spaced at least 6 feet apart to ensure proper distancing.

    • Or:

    • 30% of the total maximum occupancy of the establishment.
  • All businesses offering services in individual rooms must comply with these requirements for each room.
• Must have signage clearly posted at entrance requiring masks, 6 feet physical distancing. 
• Must abide by OSHA environmental hygiene standards related to COVID-19
  • Clean and disinfect any equipment that is shared between customers/patients between customers/patients
• Must maintain a detailed log of customer interactions to enable contract tracing if necessary to include, name, date, and location of contact as well as the contact's phone number and/or email address

Employees and Clients/Customers:

• Employees will be required to wear face coverings at all times.
• Clients must be instructed to wear face coverings when entering the establishment and at all times except when a face-covering inhibits the ability to provide the service. 
  • If a mask needs to be removed to provide a service (injection, facial, etc.), the mask must be replaced as soon as the service has been completed.
• 6-foot restrictions get lifted for one-on-one contact for certain business types referenced in the personal guidance document.
• Businesses are only open for limited numbers of people. 
• Services must be provided by appointment or reservation only, no walk-ins. 
• Employees who can telework should be teleworking.
• Additional guidance for Personal Services (hair salons and barbershops, nail salons, tattoo and piercing shops)
• Provide documentation such as estimates, invoices, receipts, etc. electronically to negate the need for paper

Also refer to:

• Industry DORA Guidelines
• Larimer County Personal Services Guidance

Retail & Non-Critical Business Services

Examples include but are not limited to:

• Apothecaries
• Thrift shops
• Flower shops
• Garden supplies such as nurseries, greenhouses, and community gardens
• Head shop/smoke shops
• Fishing tackle retailers
• Sporting goods
• Boutiques
• CBD stores
• Craft stores
• Pawn Shops and antiques/flea markets
• Hot tub companies (products that can be delivered or picked up curbside, i.e. cleaning supplies)
• In-home cleaning services
• Residential front offices/property management services
• Vending machines support

Open on May 1 (subject to change) if implementing mandatory practices 
 

Open with restrictions

• Open at 50% capacity and/or at a capacity that enables the retailer to:

  • maintain 6-foot distancing between customers and employees

Workspaces:

• Must have a written sick employee policy shared with employees and available upon request. Templates for those will be made available.
• Elevate and increase the frequency of cleaning practices, including cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched surfaces
  • Must abide by OSHA environmental hygiene standards related to COVID-19 
• Restrict return policy to only items that can be properly sanitized prior to re-selling
• Use decals or demarcation for waiting areas in lines that meet physical distancing criteria
• Must have signage clearly posted at entrance requiring masking and 6 feet physical distancing.
• Create designated store hours for susceptible individuals and post signage encouraging these individuals to shop during these hours
• Provide hand sanitizer and wipes at entrances and other high-traffic locations to the greatest extent possible

Employees and Clients/Customers:

• Must maintain 6 feet physical distancing at all times between employees and clients.
• Employees and clients/customers must wear face coverings when in the business. 
• Provide appropriate personal protective equipment such as face coverings and gloves to employees whenever possible
• Contact-less services (curbside pick-up, no contact payment is strongly encouraged)
• Employees who can telework should be teleworking.
• Provide documentation such as estimates, invoices, receipts, etc. electronically to negate the need for paper

Employers:

• Require employees to stay home when showing any symptoms or signs of sickness
• Provide work accommodations for susceptible individuals who should continue to observe Stay at Home recommendations. These individuals shall not be compelled to go to work throughout this emergency.
• Provide to the greatest extent possible flexible or remote scheduling for employees who may have child to elder care obligations, or who live with a person who still needs to observe Stay at Home
• Encourage and enable remove work whenever possible
• Encourage breaks to wash hands or use hand sanitizer
• Phase shift and breaks to reduce density

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:

• Acupuncture (not related to personal services)
• Athletic training (not related to personal services)
• Audiology services
• Services by hearing aid providers
• Chiropractic care
• Massage therapy (not related to personal services)
• Med spas and medical cosmetic services
• Naturopathic care
• Occupational therapy services
• Physical therapy
• Speech language pathology services

• Must have adequate PPE in order to sustain recommended PPE use for its workforce for 2 weeks without the need for emergency PPE-conserving measures. If a practice proposes to extend the use of or reuse PPE, it must follow CDC guidance.
• The practice must implement strict infection control policies as recommended by CDC.
• Must maintain a plan to reduce to stop voluntary and elective surgeries and procedures should a surge/resurgence of COVID-19 cases occur locally.
• Reassess operations every 2 weeks in order to ensure:
  • Procedures are prioritized based on whether their continued delay will have an adverse health outcome
    • Voluntary and elective surgeries and procedures should be prioritized based on indication and urgency
  • Strong consideration is given to the balance of risks vs. benefits for patients in higher-risk groups such as those over age 65 and those with compromised immune systems or lung and heart function
  • Screen all patients for COVID-19 risk factors and symptoms prior to delivering care, via telehealth when applicable
• Must have a written sick employee policy shared with employees and available upon request. Templates for those will be made available. 
• Conduct symptoms check for all customers of services with close personal contact and decline to provide services to anyone who has symptoms.
• Provide services by appointment only, do not allow walk-ins or waiting for an appointment
• Must maintain 6 feet social distancing at all times between employees and clients.  
• 10 or fewer people in a single location at a maximum of 50% occupancy, including both employees and patients, e.g. 5 chiropractors providing services to 5 customers.
  • All businesses offering services in individual rooms must comply with these requirements for each room.
• Must have signage clearly posted at entrance requiring masking, 6 feet physical distancing and 10 people or less in the business/facility. 
• Must abide by OSHA environmental hygiene standards related to COVID-19
  • Clean and disinfect any equipment that is shared between customers/patients between customers/patients
• Must maintain a detailed log of customer interactions to enable contract tracing if necessary to include, name, date, and location of contact as well as the contact's phone number and/or email address

Employees and Clients/Customers:

• Employees providing close, direct personal contact must
  • Wear medical grade mask and gloves at all times
  • Change gloves and wash hands between every patient
  • Clean and disinfect all shared equipment and tools between every patient
• Televisits whenever possible 
• Employees will be required to wear face coverings at all times. Clients should wear face-covering at all times except when receiving personal care services as defined in this document and following their specific guidance. 
• 6-foot restrictions get lifted for one-on-one contact for certain business types referenced in the personal guidance document.
• Businesses are only open for limited numbers of people (no more than 10 people, including employees and clients/customers at a time). 
• Services must be provided by appointment or reservation only, no walk-ins. 
• Employees who can telework should be teleworking.
• Provide documentation such as estimates, invoices, receipts, etc. electronically to negate the need for paper

Home showings can begin April 27

Open houses may resume as of June 30 following indoor event guidance detailed above.

• Must clean and disinfect between showings and must submit an indoor event plan for open houses (see tab for Indoor Events above)

• Must have a written sick employee policy shared with employees and available upon request. Templates for those will be made available. 
• Businesses must symptom check and temperature check employees at the beginning of each shift. Refer symptomatic employees to the LCDHE testing and self-care information.
• Must maintain 6 feet physical distancing at all times between employees and clients.  
• Must have signage clearly posted at entrance requiring masking, 6 feet physical distancing and 10 people or less in the business/facility. 
• Must abide by OSHA environmental hygiene standards related to COVID-19
• Must maintain a detailed log of customer interactions to enable contract tracing if necessary to include, name, date, and location of contact as well as the contact's phone number and/or email address

Employees and Clients/Customers:

• Employees and clients/customers must wear face covers when in the business.
• Employees who can telework should be teleworking.
• Contact-less services (curbside pick-up, no contact payment, appointments are strongly encouraged)
• Businesses are only open for limited people (no more than 10 people, including employees and clients/customers at a time.
• Provide documentation such as estimates, invoices, receipts, etc. electronically to negate the need for paper

Movie theaters and bowling allies can open once they have completed the reopening checklist found here. 

In each confined indoor space, in order to achieve 6 ft social distancing, the limit is 50% of the posted occupancy code limit ensuring a minimum 28 square feet per person not to exceed more than 175 people at any given time.

To the greatest extent possible, Larimer County continues to urge community members to stay close to home when participating in recreation activities. Gyms can expand their services or re-open if this checklist is completed, available onsite and all items met. 

In each confined indoor space, in order to achieve 6 ft social distancing, the limit is 50% of the posted occupancy code limit ensuring a minimum 28 square feet per person not to exceed more than 175 people at any given time. 

UPDATE (8/11/2020): We've received clarification from the Governor's Office that face coverings must be worn at all times by employees and clients inside a gym. We have updated our guidance for gyms on our website to reflect this state requirement. We have been allowing gyms in Larimer County to allow clients to remove masks while exercising, however, we have been notified that this places Larimer County gyms out of compliance with the state's mask order.

Open with strict precautions

Short term rentals can open up for operation with a plan to monitor and follow the new guidance. The checklist for accommodations can be found here.

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. 

• Guests should be informed of local restrictions due to COVID-19 prior to arrival; restaurants may only be offering take-out or require reservations, face covering requirements or local closures of recreation facilities. 
• Owners of short term rental properties must provide visitors access to cleaning supplies, such as disposable wipes, to clean doorknobs, remote controls, and desks before and after each use.
• Groups larger than 10, except those all from the same household are not permitted.

• Maintain Strict Precautions:
• Businesses must symptom check and temperature check employees at the beginning of each shift. 
• Must maintain 6 feet physical distancing at all times between employees and clients
  • This includes maintaining physical distancing if a line forms inside or outside a facility, such as a grocery store.
• Must adopt work from home or telework policies for any operations that can be done remotely, and implement other strategies, such as staggered schedules or re-designing workplaces, to create more distance between workers unless doing so would make it impossible to carry out critical functions
• Must abide by OSHA environmental hygiene standards related to COVID-19
• Employees and clients/customers must wear face covers at all times when in the business.
  • Businesses that implement additional physical distancing measures do not need to require customers to wear face coverings.
• Employees who can telework should be teleworking.

• Personal fitness classes 
• Fly fishing courses
• Dance classes 

• Classes can consist of 10 people at a time while maintaining 6 feet of physical distancing.
  • Classes and support groups with 11-50 people need to submit a plan to the health department for approval of a public gathering. If the event or class is reoccurring, please note that in the plan submission.

• Must have a written sick employee policy shared with employees and available upon request. Templates for those can be made available.
• Businesses must symptom check and temperature check employees at the beginning of each shift. Refer symptomatic employees to the LCDHE testing and self-care information.
• Must maintain 6 feet physical distancing at all times between employees and clients.  
  • Use decals or demarcation for waiting areas in lines that meet physical distancing criteria
• Must have signage clearly posted at entrance requiring masking, 6 feet social distancing.
• Elevate and increase the frequency of cleaning practices, including cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched surfaces
• Must abide by OSHA environmental hygiene standards related to COVID-19 
• Must maintain a detailed log of customer interactions to enable contract tracing if necessary to include, name, date, and location of contact as well as the contact's phone number and/or email address

Employees and Clients/Customers:

• Employees and clients/customers must wear face coverings when in the business. 
  • Provide appropriate personal protective equipment such as face coverings and gloves to employees whenever possible
• Contact-less services (curbside pick-up, no contact payment is strongly encouraged)
• Employees who can telework should be teleworking.
• Provide documentation such as estimates, invoices, receipts, etc. electronically to negate the need for paper

Employers:

• Require employees to stay home when showing any symptoms or signs of sickness
• Provide work accommodations for susceptible individuals who should continue to observe Stay at Home recommendations. These individuals shall not be compelled to go to work throughout this emergency.
• Provide to the greatest extent possible flexible or remote scheduling for employees who may have child or elder care obligations, or who live with a person who is at higher risk of severe illness with COVID-19
• Encourage and enable remote work whenever possible
• Encourage breaks to wash hands or use hand sanitizer
• Phase shift and breaks to reduce the density
• Provide appropriate protective gear like gloves, masks, and face coverings.

Commercial offices

Examples include but are not limited to: 

• Call centers

Follow Mandatory Practices outlined below:

Workspaces:

• Must have a written sick employee policy shared with employees and available upon request. Templates for those will be made available. 
• Businesses must symptom check and temperature check employees at the beginning of each shift. Refer symptomatic employees to the LCDHE testing and self-care information.
  • Conduct symptoms check for all customers of services with close personal contact and decline to provide services to anyone who has symptoms.
• Must maintain 50% teleworking staff. 
• Provide services by appointment only, do not allow walk-ins or waiting for an appointment
• Must maintain 6 feet physical distancing at all times between employees and clients. 
• Must have signage clearly posted at entrance requiring masking, 6 feet physical distancing. 
• Must abide by OSHA environmental hygiene standards related to COVID-19
  • Clean and disinfect any equipment that is shared between customers/patients between customers/patients
• Must maintain a detailed log of customer interactions to enable contract tracing if necessary to include, name, date, and location of contact as well as the contact's phone number and/or email address

Employees and Clients/Customers:

• Televisits whenever possible 
• Employees will be required to wear face coverings at all times. Clients should wear face-covering at all times.
• Provide documentation such as estimates, invoices, receipts, etc. electronically to negate the need for paper.