Location will determine what happens when
NOTE: On Saturday, May 9, 2020, Pitkin County will transition to Safer At Home, Phase I. The content below pre-dates that change and is accurate through May 8, 2020. An updated chart will be posted the week of May 11, 2020.
In the meantime, some helpful links:
- Roadmap to reopening (massive chart, similar to below, specific to Pitkin County)
- Pitkin County COVID-19 Business Safety Plan Checklist
- Recording of May 6 Virtual Business Town Hall
- Pitkin County Public Health Facebook post detailing changes
Planning and Preparing for Safer At Home
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EAGLE |
PITKIN |
GARFIELD |
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Safer-At-Home
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Stay-At-Home
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Safer-At-Home
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| Distancing goal | 60%-65% physical distancing | 75%-80% physical distancing | 60%-65% physical distancing |
| Important Dates | Effective April 27-May 31, 2020 |
Through Effective May 9th: the Pitkin County Public Health Order will change to be in line with the State of Colorado’s Safer at Home order. Details. |
Effective April 27 through May 26, 2020, however most items take effect on May 4. |
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Public Orders NOTE: Orders are based on public health safety and are subject to change based on evolving circumstances. |
Eagle County Public Health Order – Phase I Social Distancing (issued April 27) |
Fifth Amended Notice of Public Health Order Stay-At-Home (issued April 23, extended April 27) |
Garfield County Public Health Orders – mirroring State’s order EXCEPT for the start dates (issued April 28) Garfield County Road Map to Reopening |
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General Public Measures |
-Encouraged to stay at home as much as possible -Strongly advised face coverings in public -No gatherings over 10 people (Adhering to social distancing requirements – 6 ft apart) -Sick people may not go to work -Avoid unnecessary travel -Older adults and/or those with a chronic health condition, recommended to stay at home |
-Ordered to stay at home, except when absolutely necessary -Strongly advised face coverings in public (details below) -No gatherings over 5 people -Sick people may not go to work -Avoid unnecessary travel |
-Encouraged to stay at home as much as possible -Strongly advised face coverings in public (details below) -No gatherings over 10 people (Adhering to social distancing requirements – 6 ft apart) -Sick people may not go to work -Avoid unnecessary travel -Older adults and/or those with a chronic health condition, recommended to stay at home |
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Masks |
Required for employees if 6 feet distance can’t be maintained beyond the momentary circumstances. Strongly recommend that community members cover their faces when they enter businesses or whenever 6 feet of distance cannot be maintained for a prolonged period of time (10 minutes or longer) with anyone outside their household. We wear masks to protect each other, not ourselves. Letter from the Director of Eagle County Public Health. — Required in Town of Basalt (Effective May 1-26): When entering and while inside the areas of a place of business open to the public, and in such other public indoor or outdoor places where persons are unable to maintain safe social distancing (e.g. six or more feet separation). Approved Resolution. Places of business open to the public shall not permit entry by persons not in compliance with this Public Health Order. |
Required in City of Aspen through May 27. All persons shall wear Face Coverings: a. when entering and while inside of a place of business open to the public, and b. in such other public indoor or outdoor places where persons are unable to maintain safe social distancing from others not of their own household. Required in Pitkin County, effective May 9: For all employees in critical business and every member of the public in all public buildings/businesses and outside if you go within 6 feet, or are at risk of going within 6 ft, of another person. NOT necessary if greater than 6 feet from others for no longer than 10 minutes. Required in Town of Basalt (Effective May 1-26). See details to the left. Approved Resolution
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Required in City of Glenwood Springs through |
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Reopening guidance for businesses |
Eagle County COVID-19 Business Toolkit FORM: Social Distancing Protocol (Businesses to complete and post) Q & A Business Reopening: Phase 1 Guidance Most businesses allowed to reopen for local residents, provided social distancing protocols are in place. Questions? Call (970) 328-9750 or email COVIDQuestions@eaglecounty.us |
Only essential businesses at this time. Essential services: grocery, healthcare, Public health order information sheet Public Health Clarifications (industries) Questions? Call the Aspen to Parachute COVID-19 Community Hotline at (970) 429-6186. |
Safer At Home in Garfield County Garfield County Road Map to Reopening Approach for the Stabilization Phase (p4) FORM: Business Social Distancing Plan (Businesses to submit to Garfield County). A print version can be found on page 6. Questions? Call Garfield County Public Health 970-625-5200, ext 8120 or submit questions online. |
| Businesses that must remain closed |
Restaurants and bars: Closed to dine-in, takeout and delivery only. Short-term lodging: Closed except for local residents, essential business, medical care, & emergencies Senior Centers: Closed Any business that cannot meet social distancing and disease prevention expectations as outlined in the Social Distancing Protocol and Public Health Order |
All, but essential businesses. |
Restaurants and bars: Closed to dine-in, takeout and delivery only. |
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Nursing homes + congregate care facilities |
Visits to senior centers are not permitted by the general public. | Home-based care performed by trained health workers is permitted for children, adults, and the elderly |
No visits to nursing homes, hospitals, congregate facilities |
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Retail |
Subject to Social Distancing Protocols, including measures to:
Local residents only |
Only retail businesses offering essential services are permitted to continue in-person operations. Essential services: grocery, healthcare, All retail establishments may continue to operate by continuing online or over-the-phone sales. Goods ordered must be delivered by mail or by delivery to a customer’s home or vehicle and outside of the retail location. |
Open for curbside delivery and phased-in public opening with strict precautions (beyond curbside pickup and delivery) on May 4. FORM: Business Social Distancing Plan (Businesses to submit to Garfield County) |
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Offices |
Subject to Social Distancing Protocols, including measures to:
Local residents only |
Only essential business open. Cease all activities at facilities located within Pitkin County except for Minimum Basic |
– 50% open (limit of 10), with strict social distancing precautions FORM: Business Social Distancing Plan (Businesses to submit to Garfield County) |
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Elective Medical Services/Dental These businesses are subject to local requirements AND the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) licensing requirements. |
Subject to industry-specific health care licensing and oversight agency requirements Subject to Social Distancing Protocols, including measures to:
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Health services and emergency dental services are permitted (urgent care). |
As of April 27, medical, dental, and veterinary offices can reopen under strict social distancing precautions for elective procedures FORM: Business Social Distancing Plan (Businesses to submit to Garfield County) |
| Restaurants/Bars |
Closed to dine-in, takeout/delivery only Subject to Social Distancing Protocols, including measures to:
Local residents only |
Closed to dine-in |
Closed to dine-in No change under Safer At Home FORM: Business Social Distancing Plan (Businesses to submit to Garfield County) |
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Construction |
Subject to Social Distancing Protocols, including measures to:
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Construction projects with a submitted and approved COVID-19 Site Safety Plan and adherence to social distancing and hygiene requirements as described in this public health order are permitted to go forward. Report construction concerns. Each municipality in Pitkin County will manage its own construction safety plan applications. Building permit holders may find applications in the municipality that holds their permit: Landscaping companies with a completed COVID-19 Business Safety Plan and adherence to social distancing requirements as described in current public health order are permitted to operate. This requires the industry’s participation in developing a standard safety plan with components all companies would need to address in their individual safety plans. |
FORM: Business Social Distancing Plan (Businesses to submit to Garfield County) |
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Childcare |
Essential service. Open with guidance (Social Distancing Protocols) State guidance to be sent to all licensed child care providers. |
Prohibited, unless they provide services that enable employees exempted in the Pitkin County order to work as permitted. |
Open with guidance. FORM: Business Social Distancing Plan (Businesses to submit to Garfield County) |
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Education (P-12, Higher Ed) |
Closed per Gov. Polis. No change under Safer At Home, continuing distance learning |
Closed per Gov. Polis |
Closed per Gov. Polis No change under Safer At Home, continuing distance learning. FORM: Business Social Distancing Plan (Businesses to submit to Garfield County) |
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Personal Services These businesses are subject to local requirements AND the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) licensing requirements. |
Subject to industry-specific health care licensing and oversight agency requirements Subject to Social Distancing Protocols, including measures to:
Local residents only |
Closed. |
Personal services, including salons, dog grooming, personal training, tattoo parlors; and large workplaces may return at 50% of the in-person workforce (not exceeding 10 people), with symptoms and temperature checks as employees enter. ( strict social distancing precautions) FORM: Business Social Distancing Plan (Businesses to submit to Garfield County) |
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Real Estate |
Subject to Social Distancing Protocols, including measures to:
Local residents only |
Closed |
As of April 27 in-person real estate showings resume, no open houses FORM: Business Social Distancing Plan (Businesses to submit to Garfield County) |
| Short-term lodging, including AirBnB/VRBO (< 30 days) |
Open only for local residents, essential business, medical care, & emergencies. All other short-term lodging prohibited. Units must be vacated and operators must block out their online reservation calendars on all relevant platforms through May 31, 2020.
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Hotels, motels, short term rentals (30 days or less), bed and breakfast, lodges and retreats closed except for essential workers and isolation and quarantine needs. There shall be no new bookings or reservations during the pendency of this Order. |
Following State Orders |
| Second homeowners | Second Home Owners are considered Local Residents in Eagle County. |
Non-resident homeowners and their accompanying family, friends and guests returning to their residence after the date of this Order must self-quarantine for a period of fourteen (14) days at their residence in Pitkin County. |
Following State Orders |
| Visitors |
Travel into or around Eagle County is limited to Local Residents only. Non-resident travel is limited to essential business. |
Must return home. |
Strictly limited. |
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Recreation |
Limited to local residents. Must observe and adhere to the applicable social distancing requirements. Low-risk recreation allowed with social distancing (golf/disc golf/non-contact sports). Gym/Fitness centers open – social distancing requirements High-risk recreation not allowed (playgrounds/contact sports/activities with high-touch equipment)
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Golf courses can remain open for outdoor activities with the submission and approval of a Business Safety plan; however, Social Distancing Requirements must be strictly followed. Clubhouses, restaurants, snack bars and pro shops must not be open and tee times and golf fee transactions made only online. Only household members may share a golf cart or be a caddy for a golfer. Golfers are strongly encouraged to not touch any equipment that is not their own (e.g. tees and flags). |
Reopen with restrictions. Golf course guidance (p 10). Play restricted to Garfield County Residents Only. Questions? (970) 945-1377, x8120 FORM: Business Social Distancing Plan (Businesses to submit to Garfield County) |
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Compliance |
To report a violation of the Public Health Order, call Dispatch at (970) 479-2201 Failure to comply with this order is subject to the penalties contained in Sections 25-1-516 and 18-1.3-501, Colorado revised statutes, including a fine of up to five thousand (5,000) dollars and imprisonment in the county jail for up to eighteen months. |
Failure to comply with this order is subject to the penalties contained in Sections 25-1-516 and 18-1.3-501, Colorado revised statutes, including a fine of up to five thousand (5,000) dollars and imprisonment in the county jail for up to eighteen months. |
Under Colorado law, counties and local public health agencies have the authority to administer and enforce a public health order. The state is recommending that local law enforcement and/or local public health agencies first reach out to the entity to seek voluntary compliance. However, local county attorneys or district attorneys can bring any civil or criminal action requested by the local public health director for a local violation of an order. A county attorney representing a local public health agency can seek a judge’s order in state court to force an individual or business to immediately comply with an order. |
Best practices for ALL businesses
Source: CDPHE Safer At Home website
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