Reopening Status
Based on permission from the state and current COVID-19 activity, we are working to continue to reopen different aspects of our economy. We are reopening Marin County in a phased and measured approach to help keep all residents safe and healthy. Below, please find a list of our phased reopening approach.
**Note: Some reopened businesses have had to close per the State of California Order.**
Phase 1 – starting March 15, 2020
Allowed Businesses and Industries:
- Agriculture
- Automobile & bicycle repair
- Childcare for essential workers
- Construction (partial)
- Dental care
- Essential government functions
- Financial institutions
- Food delivery services
- Funeral Homes, mortuaries, & cemeteries
- Gas stations
- Grocery & other food stores
- Healthcare, pharmacies & medical supply
- Hotels, motels, & hospitality for essential purposes
- Household repair services & hardware stores
- Laundromats
- Mailing and shipping services
- Media services
- Real estate for essential moves
- Restaurants for curbside pick-up and delivery
- Transportation services
- Utilities
- Veterinary care
Phase 2a – starting May 4, 2020
Allowed Businesses and Industries:
- Construction
- Auto dealerships - limited service
- Golf courses & tennis / racket clubs
- Landscaping services
- Outdoor businesses
- Skate parks
Read the full May 4, 2020 Public Health order for details
Phase 2b – starting May 18, 2020
Allowed Businesses and Industries:
- Athletic fields
- Boat launches
- Outdoor recreational activities
- Parks
- Retail – curbside pick-up
- Tennis & pickleball courts
Read the current Public Health order for details
Phase 2c – starting May 22, 2020
Allowed Businesses and Industries:
Phase 2d – starting June 1, 2020
Allowed Businesses, Industries and Activities:
- Childcare
- General office space
- NON-CRITICAL SECTORS - OFFICES CLOSED JULY 13, PER STATE OF CALIFORNIA ORDER
- Libraries
- ALLOWED TO REOPEN AT 50% CAPACITY STARTING SEPTEMBER 15.
- Restaurants - outdoor dining
- Outdoor retail
- Summer/Sports camp
- Regional beaches & parks
Read the full current Public Health order for details
Phase 2e – starting June 5, 2020
Allowed Businesses, Industries and Activities:
- Outdoor faith-based and cultural ceremonies
- ALLOWED TO REOPEN INDOORS AT 25% CAPACITY OR 100 PEOPLE, WHICHEVER IS FEWER, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15.
- Charter boat operators
- Dog parks
- Limited Swimming Pool Use
Phase 2f – starting June 12, 2020
Allowed Businesses and Industries:
- Retail – limited indoor (including automotive sales)
- INDOOR MALLS - CLOSED JULY 13, PER STATE OF CALIFORNIA ORDER;
- ALLOWED TO REOPEN AT 25% CAPACITY STARTING AUGUST 31.
- ALLOWED TO REOPEN AT 50% CAPACITY STARTING SEPTEMBER 15.
- Cleaning services (household cleaning/janitorial)
- Real Estate – residential/commercial transactions
Phase 2g – starting June 19, 2020
Allowed Activities:
- Social Bubbles (cohorts of 12 people)
Phase 2h (PART 1) – starting June 29, 2020
Allowed Businesses, Industries and Activities:
- Campgrounds and RV Parks
- Driving Schools / Instruction
- Hair Salons and Barbershops
- INDOOR CLOSED JULY 13, PER STATE OF CALIFORNIA ORDER, ABLE TO RESUME OPERATIONS OUTDOORS ONLY
- INDOOR OPERATIONS ALLOWED TO RESUME BEGINNING AUGUST 31.
- Outdoor Vehicle-Based Gatherings
- Picnic and Barbecue Areas
- Restaurants - Indoor Seating
- INDOOR CLOSED JULY 5, PER STATE OF CALIFORNIA ORDER, ABLE TO RESUME OPERATIONS OUTDOORS ONLY
- ALLOWED TO REOPEN INDOORS AT 25% CAPACITY OR 100 PEOPLE, WHICHEVER IS FEWER, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15.
Phase 2h (PART 2) - starting August 10, 2020
Allowed Businesses and Industries:
- Esthetician, Skin Care, and Cosmetology Services
- INDOOR OPERATIONS ALLOWED TO RESUME BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15.
- Gyms and Fitness Studios (including dance, yoga, martial arts -type classes, and personal training services of fewer than 4 people)
- INDOOR OPERATIONS ALLOWED TO RESUME BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15.
- Massage Services (Non-Health Care Settings)
- INDOOR OPERATIONS ALLOWED TO RESUME BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15.
- Nail Salons
- INDOOR OPERATIONS ALLOWED TO RESUME BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15.
Phase 2i - starting August 24, 2020
- Hotels, Motels, Hospitality, Short Term Rentals (leisure and tourism activity)
Phase 2j - starting September 15, 2020
- Body Art Professionals, Tattoo Parlors and Piercing Shops
- Electrology Services
- Family Entertainment Centers
- ALLOWED TO RESUME OUTDOOR OPERATIONS ONLY.
- Kart Racing
- Mini Golf
- Batting Cages
- ALLOWED TO RESUME OUTDOOR OPERATIONS ONLY.
- Movie Theaters
- ALLOWED TO REOPEN INDOORS AT 25% CAPACITY OR 100 PEOPLE, WHICHEVER IS FEWER.
- Museums
- ALLOWED TO REOPEN AT 25% CAPACITY.
- Sun Tanning Services
Targeted for future reopening (dates unknown)
- Community Centers – indoor
- Concerts and Live Theater
- Creative Businesses (e.g., indoor group music or art classes)
- Education – K-12 (guidelines announced June for possible implementation in Fall)
- Fairs & Festivals
- Higher Education
- Limited Indoor & Outdoor Gatherings
- Pet-handlers, Pet-transporters, and Pet-training services
- Playgrounds
- Team Sports (without live audiences)
- Wineries and Bars