City Expands Outdoor Permits to Hair Salons, Nail Salons, Martial Arts Studios, Dance Schools, and Gyms/Fitness Centers
Following the Governor's announcement last week prohibiting indoor operations for various health/fitness centers and personal care service businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City has issued an
Executive Order creating a new
OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL SERVICES PERMIT to allow affected businesses to move some of their operations outdoors, into parking lots, and onto sidewalks adjacent to storefronts. These include:
- Hair salons
- Nail salons
- Martial arts studios
- Dance schools
- Gyms and fitness centers
The process will be similar to the City's Outdoor Dining Permits that were created when indoor restaurant operations were re-closed by state officials. The Outdoor Commercial Services Permits will be issued at no charge and may be entirely applied for and obtained by phone and E-mail, with no visit to City Hall required.
Apply for an Outdoor Commercial Services Permit at the City website's
Virtual Counter. You will need the following:
- A completed application
- Permission from your property owner (such as an E-mail)
- A site plan or aerial photo identifying where your outdoor activities will be located (hand-drawn is acceptable)
For assistance with your application, please call Freddy Carrillo at (805) 517-6224.
There are a few restrictions that will apply to Outdoor Commercial Services Permits, including:
- All business activities must take place on private property (only waiting/reception areas on public sidewalks).
- Use of outdoor sinks, water sources, and drains is prohibited. Salons cannot provide chemical treatments, washing, or electrolysis.
- Tattooing, piercing, electrolysis, and other services requiring a controlled hygienic environment are NOT allowed.
- No outdoor entertainment or amplified sound is allowed as part of these permits.
