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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, in my capacity as County Administrator, I determined that, by reason of COVID-19, the threat of a disaster had occurred or was imminent, requiring immediate and expeditious action, and declared that a local state of emergency existed and continued to exist in all of Indian River County, Florida, on March, 24, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, and again on May 5, 2020; and WHEREAS, while the Governor has allowed restaurants to re -open per Executive Order 20-112, restaurants may need additional flexibility, consistent with that order, in order to make service viable; and WHEREAS, the County wants to take all reasonable efforts to assist restaurants to open in a viable manner while helping protect the health & safety of County residents; and WHEREAS, by reason of such declarations of a state of emergency, and pursuant to the authority granted in me in my capacity as County Administrator, I am authorized to enter emergency orders necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Indian River County, including, without limitation, those orders authorized in chapter 252, Florida Statutes, and chapter 101 of the Code of Indian River County, and other applicable law; NOW, THEREFORE, this Emergency Order is issued declaring that restaurants and food establishments as identified under Governor's Executive Order Number 20-112 located in the unincorporated areas of Indian River County, can provide outdoor seating as set forth below: Section A. Waiver of Temporary Use Permits Temporary use permits or other permits required for such activities by those restaurants and food establishments operating consistent with this Emergency Order and Governor's Executive Order 20-112, shall be waived. Section B. Temporary Outdoor Dining Area Requirements Site plan restrictions governing temporary outdoor dining areas shall be waived for restaurants and food establishments operating consistent with this Emergency Order and Governor's Executive Order 20-112 within the limitations set forth below. 1. Temporary outdoor dining areas shall not block entrance or exit ways, fire lanes, fire hydrants, or any other aspect of public safety. 2. Except as noted in this Emergency Order, temporary outdoor dining areas shall not block streets, driveways, parking lot lanes, parking areas, or anywhere that impedes access or poses a conflict between diners and vehicular traffic. 3. Temporary outdoor dining areas located within a parking area, shall utilize a temporary physical barrier to separate the dining from the remaining parking. 4. Temporary outdoor dining areas shall not block any drainage or utility areas or impede the operation and maintenance of these areas. 5. Temporary outdoor dining areas shall comply with all applicable fire code and public health department requirements. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRA TOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, Fl. 32960-3388 PHONE: 772-226-1408