Town of Matthews issued the following announcement on Oct. 5.
In a special meeting held Friday evening, the Matthews Board of Commissioners voted to approve additional temporary measures to allow for outdoor seating areas for food and beverage establishments.
Matthews, NC – In a special meeting held Friday evening, the Matthews Board of Commissioners voted to approve additional temporary measures to allow for outdoor seating areas for food and beverage establishments.
North Carolina entered Phase 3 on Friday, October 2 at 5:00 p.m. Under Phase 3, bars are now permitted to open but can only offer outside seating to patrons. The Town of Matthews will allow additional outdoor seating for bars and restaurants in one of the following circumstances: in downtown, within the right-of-way with the approval of Town Staff or in private, onsite parking areas, with the approval of a sketch indicating the location of proposed temporary outdoor dining.
The resolution expands on an earlier measure approved by the Board in June under Phase 2. Read more: https://www.matthewsnc.gov/newsview.aspx?nid=6458
Food and beverage establishments are invited to review the guidelines, complete an application, and submit it to the Town of Matthews Planning and Development Department for review. The guidelines and application are available here: https://www.matthewsnc.gov/files/documents/Tempoutdoorseating1318095249061020AM.pdf
Businesses must adhere to all current social distancing protocols, CDC recommendations and health department requirements. Visible social distancing guidance shall be displayed both indoors and outdoors.
Original source: https://www.matthewsnc.gov/newsview.aspx?nid=6496
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