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Broward County Emergency Order
Curfew, Signage and Short Term Rental Restrictions Now In Effect
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb, along with positivity rates. In the past week, Broward County has experienced more than 1,300 new cases each day with positivity rates as high as 16.58%. Broward County is now posting a daily statistical dashboard of COVID-19 indicators (e.g. number of cases, positivity rates, hospitalizations, hospital capacities, and deaths).
County Administrator Bertha Henry has also issued Emergency Order 20-22, which implements new restrictions to help curtail large social gatherings, including house parties, street parties and other activities that are contributing to community spread of the virus:
- Curfew – Effective July 17, 2020 at 11PM and until August 1, 2020, all of Broward County is under a curfew from 11PM to 5AM. Exemptions to the curfew include: active duty police, fire rescue, first responders, news media, delivery or transportation drivers, government employees, persons seeking emergency medical care and medical, health care and utility service personnel. Also exempt are individuals traveling to and from their place of employment, returning to their homes after commercial travel, and persons walking their pets within 250 feet of their residence.
- Private Gatherings – Effective immediately, private gatherings at a residential property, single-family or otherwise, indoors and/or outdoors, are limited to no more than 10 individuals. Persons present at such gatherings shall be individually liable for violations of this Order and subject to civil and criminal penalties. The owner(s) of the residential property are also liable for violations that occur on their property, whether or not they are in residence or on site at the time of the violation. Residents of any private residential property, whether they own or rent, must ensure all persons on their property comply with the guidelines, subject to civil and criminal penalties.
- Vacation Rentals – Short-term vacation rentals that are not actively managed by on-site owners or on-site management companies with staffing or security on site 24 hours a day to enforce compliance with all the requirements, are not permitted to operate, effective for check-ins commencing on or after July 20, 2020 through August 20, 2020.
- Restaurant Operations – Ordering food or beverage from a bar counter is strictly prohibited. Effective immediately, restaurant patrons must order and consume food and drinks at a table, following all other requirements as outlined in previously issued operating guidelines.
- Gym and Fitness Center Operations – Effective immediately, all persons shall wear a facial covering at all times while using or visiting a gym or fitness center, including while exercising.
- Signage Requirements – Effective July 20, 2020 at 12:01AM, owners, operators and landlords of commercial property at which any retail, restaurant or food establishment is located must ensure compliance by those establishments with the signage requirements of Emergency Order 20-17, and must also ensure the required signage is conspicuously posted in common areas of the property such as mall entrances, food courts and hallways.
Individuals in our community have a personal responsibility to adhere to the guidelines and do their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The new Order strongly recommends that any person who tests positive for COVID-19, or who is experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, immediately: - self-isolate to the greatest extent possible and avoid contact with any other person
- avoid visiting establishments and amenities except when medically necessary
- avoid use of common areas such as shared kitchens, laundry rooms or recreational facilities, especially in shared housing or multi-housing developments
Businesses in our community must adhere to the guidelines governing their operations, and patrons of reopened business are encouraged to report violations, which may result in warnings, citations, fines and/or business closures. Through July 15, County and municipal code and law enforcement teams have issued 57 citations and 768 warnings. Residents are urged to call 311 or visit MyBroward.Broward.org to anonymously report violations.
The new Order also updates the following attachments for business guidance: Attachment 2 (Restaurants and Food Establishments), Attachment 5 (Movie Theaters); Attachment 6 (Community Rooms, Fitness Centers and Gyms in Housing Developments); and Attachment 14 (Commercial Gyms and Fitness Centers).
For updates on county orders go to: Broward.org/Coronavirus
For City of Hollywood Information go to: www.hollywoodfl.org
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Broward County Emergency Order 20-21No Dine-in and Alcohol Service between 10PM and 5AM
Per Broward County Emergency Order 20-21, businesses permitted to serve alcohol for on-site consumption may not do so between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. In addition, establishment that provide on-site dining shall may not do so between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Additionally, party size is limited to 6 people (10 if all from the same household). Drive-through, take-out or pick-up service may continue. For the latest information related to COVID-19, visit www.HollywoodFL.org.
This Emergency Order will also affect the City's Temporary Café Zones.
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Emergency Orders Requiring Facial Coverings in Effect County-wide
City of Hollywood Emergency Order 20-06 requires all persons outside their homes to wear a facial covering consistent with current CDC guidelines that cover the nose and mouth, including individuals within the common areas of all buildings with multiple residences and at their place of employment unless otherwise exempted.
In addition, Broward County Emergency Order 20-21 requires facial coverings throughout the County in all public spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained.
Please be sure to review the emergency orders in place, as there will be strict enforcement and violators of the facial covering orders may be subject to fines, civil and/or criminal penalties.
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New Deadline To Apply Is August 8, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) resumed accepting applications in response to the PPP Extension Act. The new deadline to apply for a PPP loan is August 8, 2020. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Residents Can See If Businesses Are Following Emergency Guidelines
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb in Florida, Broward County has launched a new tool to help residents ensure they are doing everything they can to contribute to a safer, healthier community and stop the spread of the coronavirus. Residents are encouraged to bookmark the dashboard at http://arcg.is/1riWfH and visit it frequently for updates in your area.
Residents are reminded to act responsibly, following social distancing and facial covering guidelines whenever and wherever possible, even at family gatherings. If you observe that a business is not following the preventive guidelines, you can report it anonymously online at MyBroward.Broward.org, or call 311. |
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Hollywood’s Outdoor Dining Zones
Continues until July 27
Please note: per Broward County Emergency Order 20-21, businesses permitted to serve alcohol for on-site consumption may not serve alcohol between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. for on-site consumption. In addition, no establishment that provides on-site dining shall permit on-site dining between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Drive-through, take-out or pick-up service may continue.
For more information on the program, online registration and detailed Program Guide, please click here.
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Broward County Emergency Order 20-17 states that:
- Restaurants and food establishments are required to post a sign available in English, Spanish and Creole
- Retail facilities are required to post a sign available in English, Spanish and Creole
- Signs must be at least 8½" x 11" in size and printed in color when possible
- Signs must be conspicuously posted throughout the establishment and at all entry points
- There must be at least one sign in each language throughout the establishment
FAQs on this Emergency Order are available here. |
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Free Face Masks & Facial Shields For Businesses
As part of the City of Hollywood's "Backing Business" initiative, each Hollywood business may pick up a maximum of (20) free masks and (10) free facial shields (while supplies last) in Room #203, City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Monday through Thursday, 7AM-6PM. |
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As part of its Backing Business initiative, the City of Hollywood has created COVID-19 Safety posters for businesses, which are available for download here. Hollywood businesses may pick up free printed 11" x 17" posters at the following locations:
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Click here to access more
COVID-19 Resources & Assistance
for Hollywood Businesses. |
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The City of Hollywood’s Office of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development is available to discuss any of your business-related issues. Contact us at 954.921.3620 or by email. Please continue to monitor www.hollywoodfl.org and www.choosehollywoodfl.com for the latest updates on businesses programs and resources.
Economic Development Division
Raelin Storey, CMED Director
Herb Conde-Parlato, Economic Development Manager
Tekisha Jordan, Principal Planner
Marina Melo, Economic Development Marketing Coordinator
Community Redevelopment Agency - Beach & Downtown Districts
Jorge Camejo, Executive Director
954.924.2980 |
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