Both the State of California and and the City of Moorpark have extended their temporary rules to assist restaurants and bars by allowing additional food and beverage services outdoors and in areas not usually used for outdoor restaurant seating, such as parking lots and public sidewalks.

The State of California Extension extends until December 31, 2021, the following:

Previously, the end-date of these temporary state provisions was unclear. Restaurants and bars now have additional assurance from the state that these provisions will last through at least the end of the year.

The City of Moorpark Extension extends previously issued outdoor dining permits through December 31, 2021. Previously, these permits would have expired when California "re-opens" on June 15, since restaurants will then be allowed at full indoor capacities. The City's action is in recognition that many people still prefer outdoor al fresco dining, particularly as we head into the summer months.

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We are currently working with longtime VC restaurant owner Magda Weydt, MS, RD, to potentially take her next entrepreneurial step right here in Moorpark! She is currently exploring the concept of opening a shared use kitchen and is seeking input from potential users of such a shared space to figure out the needs in this space.

Such a space would be critical for any business owners (or future business owners!) that may be looking for health department approved commercial kitchen space to make their food products, baked goods, etc. The "ghost kitchen" concept would be ideal for businesses that are just starting and need space to test out their products, or someone with an established business that wants a kitchen to use closer to home.

If you are interested in the concept, please answer a few questions about your need for a commercial kitchen and your thoughts on what would make a kitchen ideal for your business.

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