The City of Santa Clarita introduced the “Eat Local” Program, featuring local restaurants that are expanding outdoor dining to accommodate health guidelines.
Local restaurants had previously been limited to only serving customers via take-out or delivery over the past few months due to the shutdown in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the Los Angeles County Safer at Home Order, according to Carrie Lujan, spokesperson for the City.
“This is another way the City is looking to help our local restaurants recover from the losses they have suffered during the shutdown,” said Mayor Cameron Smyth. “The Eat Local Program is both an innovative and business-friendly solution to ease residents into feeling comfortable eating out again and helping restaurants welcome back more customers, while indoor dining is still at limited capacity.”
Through the City’s Temporary Use Permits issued to qualified restaurants under the Eat Local Program, restaurants throughout the community will have the opportunity to expand their activities into their retail center’s private sidewalks and parking lots.
City officials hope that this will encourage more residents to eat locally.
“The new Eat Local Program will provide greater safety for diners and more service flexibility for the Santa Clarita restaurants who need customers now more than ever,” Lujan wrote.
Owners can submit a site plan to the City’s Planning team, and can be issued a Temporary Use Permit at no cost. This temporary measure is intended to remain in place while restaurants indoor occupancy is limited due to the COVID-19 crisis.
As a part of the Temporary Use Permit process, staff reviews site plans, write conditions regarding public safety, other agency clearances, limiting noise and loitering and will approve over the Permit Counter.
Restaurants participating in the Eat Local Program must continue to follow the Los Angeles County health guidelines and are responsible for working with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, as necessary to receive any required permits.
For more information, please contact Jason Crawford by email at jcrawford@santa-clarita.com.
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