Brookhaven launches temporary outdoor permits for restaurants

Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst signed an executive order which establishes guidelines and best practices for the restaurant industry to comply with the governor’s executive order, which allows these establishments to begin to resume operations. In an effort to assist restaurants with responsible physical distancing compliance, the order includes an innovative Temporary Outdoor Restaurant Operations Permit which allows the use of tents and parking lot areas for seating, where they might not otherwise be permitted by City code. The Temporary Outdoor Restaurant Operations Permit can be submitted via email, and there is no cost to the restaurant. Under the permit, restaurants can utilize 10-foot by 10-foot tents in their parking lots to meet the spacing requirements for up to 90 days.