On Tuesday, May 26th, Charleston, Illinois Mayor, Brandon Combs, announced he will be signing an executive order concerning outdoor dining over the COVID-19 Pandemic.
According to his letter today, the following was said…
“In accordance with the state statutes and city ordinance, I am hereby ordering that the restrictions on outdoor dining and other regulations of the City’s Unified Development Ordinance concerning such matters as minimum parking spaces, use of public right of way and use of public spaces by restaurants and bars for outdoor dining services are hereby suspended during the period of the declared disaster until such time as restaurants and bars are allowed to open for indoor table and bar service.”
Mayor Combs also wrote the following…
“If a restaurant or bar intends to offer outdoor table service, we need the business to submit a plan for the use of outdoor spaces for food and beverage service including barriers, tables, spacing and other requirements. The plan will be reviewed by city staff and the Mayor for approval prior to outdoor table service being offered. The business must also coordinate its efforts with the Coles County Health Department.”
“The operation and maintence of outdoor dining plans must comply with all of the conditions of the City and State. Consent, insurance and hold harmless agreements must also be executed.”
“It is important to note that this order shall ONLY be in effect when the City of Charleston moves into Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan, which is currently planned for May 29, 2020.”
For the entirety of Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs letter, please click the link attached below.
City Executive Order on Outdoor Restaruants and Bars Press Release
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