Downtown McKinney Re-opening Business Phase 2

Phase 2 - Open Texas update by Governor Abbott

Retail: (No Change) 
Non-CISA retailers may operate up to 25% of the total listed occupancy.

Restaurants: (Updated) 
Effective May 22, 2020, the occupancy limitation increases to 50% of the total listed occupancy inside the restaurant. This applies only to restaurants that have less than 51% of their gross sales from alcoholic beverages. Restaurants may continue to provide to-go or delivery services. Any components of the establishments or facilities that have interactive functions or exhibits, including child play areas, interactive games, and video arcades, must remain closed.

Bars: (New)
Effective May 22, 2020, bars or similar establishments may operate for in-person service up to 25% of the total listed occupancy of the establishment.

Massage and Personal-Care, Beauty Services: (New)
Businesses operating as massage establishments or providers of personal-care and beauty services not previously authorized to operate during the declared emergency may operate provided they can ensure at least 6 feet social distancing between operating work stations. Such businesses include but are not limited to massage establishments, other massage services by licensed massage therapists or other licensed persons, electrolysis, waxing, tattoo studios, piercing studios, and hair loss treatment and growth services.

Wedding Venues: (No Change) 
Wedding venues and the services required to conduct weddings may operate. Outdoor venues should be used when possible. Weddings held inside a facility other than a church are limited to 25% of the total listed occupancy of the facility. Employees and contractors of the wedding venue are not counted towards the 25% occupancy limitation. 

Gyms: (No Change)
Effective May 18, 2020, gyms and exercise facilities and classes may operate up to 25% of the total listed occupancy of the gym or exercise facility. Locker rooms and shower facilities must remain closed, but restrooms may be open. Employees and contractors of the gym or exercise facility are not counted towards the 25% occupancy limitation.

Office-Based Employers: (New)
Effective May 18, 2020, employers may operate their offices with up to the greater of 10 individuals or 25% of the total office workforce, provided the individuals maintain appropriate social distancing.
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