The Decatur City Council Monday night amended the city ordinances for bars and restaurants as part of the Emergency Order put in to place by Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe last week. The amended ordinance passed by a 4-2 vote. The language of the new rules are as follows:
MINIMUM GUIDELINES. No person, firm or corporation shall sell alcoholic liquor at retail in violation of the following safety guidelines:
A: Licensees shall maintain a minimum of six (6) feet between tables, bar seating or other designated patron service
B: Licensees shall allow no more than ten (10) persons in a party be
C: For standing areas, the licensee shall maintain the maximum occupancy of twenty-five percent (25%) of standing area
D: Licensees shall require all patrons of unrelated parties maintain a social distance of six (6)
E: Licensees shall require patrons and employees of licensees wear face coverings over their nose and mouth at all times when on premises, including while waiting for a table, while seated at a table or bar, while standing in line to order, pick-up or check out, while ordering and all other times, except when eating or drinking at a table or bar, unless a medical condition or disability prevents them from safely wearing a face
F: Licensees shall require employees and performers of music maintain a social distance of six (6) feet from each other and patrons and performers, if first row of seating is within six (6) feet of stage, any seating within six (6) feet of stage shall be closed or an impermeable barrier shall be installed and shall require performers wear face coverings if practical.
G: Licensees shall require all external suppliers and non-patron visitors wear face coverings over their nose and mouth when entering licensed premises unless a medical condition or disability prevents them from safely wearing a face
H: Licensees shall be prohibited from allowing persons to congregate on licensed premises in a number greater than allowed by guidelines set forth in Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity guidelines.
I: Licensees shall be required to follow all guidelines set forth by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for Restaurant and Bar Establishment Safety Guidelines not otherwise specifically set.
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