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1. Where are 50 people the limit? Where are 50% capacity the limit? How is this different from previous orders?

50 person for gatherings, 50% for all businesses, churches and schools (academic, not extracurricular) . Used to be 10 person limit. 

2. The gathering number is confusing does gathering mean event space. For instance we have events booked that do not exceed the 50% occupancy of the lowest occupancy but does exceed 10 people?

Gatherings: include, but are not limited to, non-essential business activities, such as: weddings, funerals, lectures, meetings, parades, fairs, festivals, sporting events, and performances. All events will need to submit a gathering protocol if they exceed 50 people. *Churches are excluded from this and are at 50% capacity. 

3. Does this apply to churches? If so, how?

Churches are excluded from the large gathering protocol and must not allow more than 50% of the capacity of the room of service. All participants must be social distanced by family units and wearing masks at all times. 

4. What about events at venues that have already been approved under the previous rules?

If they are in a gray area of transition (like before Thanksgiving) they should be fine. If it’s farther in the future than that, they should talk to Environmental Health and possibly revise plans.

5. How does this apply to school sports? Events that have already been approved?

See above for previously approved events. School sports will need to submit gathering protocol. Masks should be worn to the greatest extent possible during sporting activities. It is recommended that youth athletes wear masks, but not required. If you are unable to wear a mask because of difficulty breathing during high intensity activities, choose an outdoor location with greater ventilation and air exchange and where social distancing from others can be guaranteed. Participants may consult with their primary care provider to determine if vigorous activity while wearing a mask is safe for them. For games to be held with more than 50 spectators, event organizers must submit a gathering protocol. Athletes will not count towards the 50 person maximum at this time.

6. Does this apply to drive-thru events? If so, how?

An event will still need to submit a gathering protocol.

7. Does the Environmental Health Director need to cancel all gatherings that have already been authorized?

No, this will be at her discretion of which events need to be reevaluated.

8. City Council meetings where the public can participate. Assuming these can continue under the large gathering verbiage. “governmental functions” not prohibited.

City council meetings and other governmental functions such as these will NOT need to submit a gathering protocol as this is a part of essential business operations for the community.

9. When reviewing the numbers that are being requested it would be helpful to know the square footage of the area where people will be seated. We can then divide this number by 36.

We will include this in the Jotform