Arlington Enters Phase One on Friday; Temporary Outdoor Seating

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Phase One Begins Friday

Governor Northam announced that Arlington and the rest of Northern Virginia will begin Phase One of the Forward Virginia reopening plan on Friday . Phase One allows some business to reopen with social distancing and safety restrictions. Phase One guidelines include:

Restaurants may open for outdoor service, carry out, and delivery only.
Fitness and exercise facilities may also reopen for outdoor activities only.
Personal care and grooming services may reopen by appointment only with strict safety limits.
Other brick and mortar retail may reopen at 50% capacity and with other limits.

PHASE ONE GUIDELINES

Temporary Outdoor Seating Areas for Restaurants

Recognizing the severe impacts that the coronavirus pandemic has had on our restaurants, the Chamber championed a flexible approach to expanding outdoor dining . In response, Arlington County has approved a program for Temporary Outdoor Seating Areas (or TOSAs).

Restaurants can apply for these administrative approvals with no fee, and can begin serving in TOSAs on private property as soon as Arlington County acknowledges receipt of the application. The acknowledgement of receipt will count as “written approval from the locality” for restaurants to obtain a temporary outdoor ABC license.

TOSA PRESENTATION

Webinar: Onward Arlington - Reopening Safely During the Era of COVID-19

Arlington Economic Development BizLaunch , in partnership with the Arlington Restaurant Initiative (ARI), will host an interactive webinar to provide information about mandatory requirements for Phase One, highlight best practices for the health and safety of customers and employees, and explain the process for applying for temporary outdoor seating areas. A cross-departmental team from Arlington County and the Virginia ABC will present on:

An Overview of Phase One
Mandatory Requirements for All Industries
Safety Recommendations for Retailers & Restaurants
Capacity Requirements under Phase One
Temporary Outdoor Seating Areas for Restaurants
Resources Available to Help Small Businesses Adjust

The webinar will take place tomorrow, Thursday, May 28 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Register on the Arlington Economic Development website.

ONWARD ARLINGTON WEBINAR