Reopening Cannon Beach

COVID-19 Guidance

(Updated May 27, 2020 4:00pm)

We encourage everyone to be informed of the latest developments and make your decisions based on what is best for you, your business, employees, and customers.

-Cannon Beach Chamber Staff

Multi Chamber Resource: Back to Business ToolKit

May 18th – City Council Meeting Results: City Council will allow restaurants to set up tables in parking lots or malls and has asked city staff to draft a plan to close part of Hemlock Street to vehicles. More on the closure coming soon.

Considering the Social Distancing guidelines recommended by State and National officials, the City of Cannon Beach is evaluating various options in re-opening businesses and beginning the State's phased transition back into 'business as usual'. The City has requested your feedback on ways they might help support this re-opening. Deadline to submit feedback is Monday, May 25th. Take Survey HERE!

May 15th – The City of Cannon Beach has rescinded the evacuation of visitors order effective immediately. The short term lodging closure will be rescinded on Tuesday, May 26th at 6am. The State's Stay Home Stay Safe Executive Order is still in effect, Clatsop County is in Phase I of the Reopening plan from May 15th through June 4th, essential travel only. Resolution 20-20 For Purpose of Rescinding the City's Protective Measures.

May 14th – Clatsop County reopening approved to enter into Phase I. Beginning Friday, May 15, gyms, retail stores and personal services including barber shops and salons, spas and tattoo parlors may partially re-open, and local restaurants and bars will be able to open for sit-down dining. Gatherings of up to 25 people will also be allowed.

All reopened business will be required to follow detailed state guidelines on numbers of customers, physical distancing, cleaning and other measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Governor’s action does not cover the orders approved by Clatsop County and local cities restricting hotels and vacation rentals. Most local orders maintain these restrictions at least through the end of May.

Visit County website and State website for more details. See state guidelines below.

In Phase I, counties can begin the limited reopening of the following sectors under specific safety guidelines:

• Restaurants, bars, and other such establishments for dine-in service until 10 pm
• Personal services businesses
• All retail businesses, including malls and shopping centers
• Gyms and other fitness facilities
• Local social, recreational, cultural, civic and faith gatherings are allowed for up to 25 people with no traveling.

Counties must remain in Phase I for at least 21 days before becoming eligible to advance to Phase II. Counties will continue to shelter in-place for vulnerable population, social distancing, available gatherings no larger than 25, minimize non-essential travel, and continue teleworking.

If counties begin to see significant increases in COVID-19 cases or community spread, the Oregon Health Authority will work with local public health officials to evaluate what actions should be taken. Significant growth in COVID-19 spread could necessitate a county moving back from Phase I to a stay-home status. More details on Phases II and III are forthcoming.

The Governor also announced that large gatherings such as conventions, festivals, and major concerts and live audience sporting events will need to be cancelled at least through September. Restarting events of this size will require a reliable treatment or prevention, like a vaccine, which is many months off. Further guidance on large events will be provided in the coming months.

Building a Safe and Strong Oregon

Executive Order 20-25 A Safe and Strong Oregon: Maintaining Essential Health Directives in Response to COVID-19, and Implementing a Phased Approach for Reopening Oregon's Economy.

• Presentation on Phases for Reopening Oregon updated May 7th
• Reopening Oregon: Details on Restarting Public Life and Business updated May 7th

• Guidance on Mask & Face Coverings

• Retail Stores
• Transit
• Summer school / camps / youth activities

In Phase I, counties can begin the limited reopening of the following sectors under specific safety guidelines: Full details.

• Restaurants, bars, and other such establishments for dine-in service until 10 pm
• Personal services businesses
• All retail businesses, including malls and shopping centers
• Gyms and other fitness facilities
• Local gatherings of up to 25 people allowed for recreational, social, cultural, civic or faith events   

PPE Resources

Business Oregon: new resource for businesses struggling to find PPE https://supplyconnector.org/states/oregon/

FEMA: PPE Exchange http://fema.connectsolutions.com/ppeexchange

Industry Specific Guidance

Documents and Resources

Phase One Reopening General Guidance for:

• The Public
• Employers

​Sector Guidance

• Childcare
• Fitness
• Outdoor Recreation​
• Personal Services​
• Restaurants, Bars, Breweries, Brewpubs, Wineries, Tasting Rooms and Distilleries​
• Retail
• Retail Shopping Centers & Malls

After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Planning Now for the Return to Occupancy. Supporting document- Q&A.

  Reopening Guidance: A Guide for the Restaurant Industry.

National Guidance

Guidelines for Opening Up America Again.

Helpful Sample Documents

Preparing for Employees to Return to the Workplace Guidance

Back-to-Work Checklist

Notice of Employee Recall Letter

Welcome Back Employee Letter

Cannon Beach Reopening Framework Worksheet with Governor's Framework- PDF

To help you develop your own business recovery plan