In an effort to provide flexible options to local restaurants as they reopen under reduced capacity guidelines outlined in Governor DeSantis’ Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan, Pasco County will temporarily allow expanded outdoor seating for open-air dining. Restaurants may temporarily use parking spaces and other areas of their property for outdoor dining without submitting a permit application.

Pasco County Restaurant Recovery – Phase 1:

ü A permit is not required for temporary outdoor seating expansion

ü Expansion is restricted to parking spaces and allowable areas

ü Social distancing rules of 6 feet or more remain in effect

ü Expanded seating may be used during normal business hours

ü This allowance expires when full-capacity indoor dining returns

Restrictions apply. For a complete list of rules, please visit: https://bit.ly/Open-Air-Dining.

For questions about expanded open air dining, please contact Pasco County Customer Service at (727) 847-2411 or email Planning and Development at: npittos@mypasco.net.

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