The Department of Public Health has released new conditions that will allow many retail and related businesses to reopen if they have in place specific safety requirements to protect their workers and customers.
This information is subject to change until the order and guidelines are issued. That is expected to happen on Monday, May 18, 2020, if public health conditions remain stable.
All of these businesses must have a Social Distancing Protocol and implement a new Health and Safety Plan for operating during the coronavirus pandemic. Both plans must be in place before the business can operate for curbside pickup. See all guidelines for operating a business during the coronavirus pandemic.
Customers may not enter the store.
Small business retailers can open for curbside pickup
Retail stores not already open the public can open for curbside pickup if the location:
- Has clear access to a sidewalk, street, parking lot, or alley to use for pickup
- Has no more than 10 employees on site at once, to handle curbside pickup
- Is not in an enclosed shopping center, unless the business has its own exterior door
- Implements a Health and Safety Plan for curbside businesses (fillable MS Word)
We estimate this will include more than 90% of retailers in San Francisco. These businesses can have a table set up on the sidewalk for items to be picked up.
Businesses can get a free temporary permit to use the sidewalk or parking lane for curbside operations.
Supply chain businesses supporting this retail can resume
Manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics that support this retail can resume. But they cannot have more than 50 employees on site at once. These businesses must also have a Social Distancing Protocol and implement a new Health and Safety Plan. See all guidelines for operating a business during the coronavirus pandemic.
Manufacturers should follow state COVID-19 guidelines for manufacturing.
Logistics and warehousing should follow state COVID-19 guidelines.
Customers should follow guidelines to stay safe
Customers may not enter the stores. You should order your items before you get to the store. Wear a face covering and stay 6 feet apart from others.
If you drive to the store, make sure to keep streets and bike lanes clear.
Businesses: Download templates and plans
Download protocols, plans, directives, and health orders you need to operate, for: