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Request for an extension of a temporary resolution for outdoor use regulations
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Whereas, in order to facilitate and promote restoration of economic activity and to assist local businesses adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and its associated business reduction and closures to reopen and resume operation while containing the spread of Covid-19 and observing applicable social distancing guidelines and requirements, the City Council, at its June 1, 2020 Special Meeting, adopted Resolution 0129-2020 to temporarily relax and suspend strict enforcement of certain City ordinances and regulations concerning outdoor business operations and uses; and
Whereas, said resolution continues in effect through the end of this year, and taking into account the ongoing global pandemic and indoor business occupancy and social distancing limitations and guidelines, the City Council desires to extend the terms and conditions of said resolution through June 1, 2020.
Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council determines that effective immediately, and continuing through June 1, 2020 (unless sooner modified or terminated by further City Council resolution), all commercial and industrial business establishments lawfully in existence in the City will be temporarily permitted to shift portions of their operations outdoors to accommodate social distancing guidelines in accordance with requirements, criteria, limits, standards and conditions to be established by the City Administration, and further subject to the following:
1. Establishments may provide a waiting area or hose, concierge or other point of sale services to patrons from a temporary station or location immediately adjacent to and outside of their establishment, as space permits;
2. Establishments may place temporary fixtures and furnishings immediately adjacent to and outside of their establishment for the purpose of displaying or offering goods or services for sale to the public, as space permits...
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