Pasadena to Allow Curbside Dog Grooming, Car Wash, Other Services to Resume on Thursday

Dog Grooming and Car Wash (Photos – needpix.com, Visitor7)

Pending a signed order by the Pasadena Health Department, certain services might be allowed to resume starting Thursday, May 14, 2020.

By News Desk

The allowed services will be:

– Curbside Dog Grooming, Boarding and Dog Walking

• Allows dog grooming and boarding operations to resume business.
• All services are by appointment only and (human) customers do not enter the facility.
• Employees must physically distance while working.
• Employees must disinfect grooming tools, boarding equipment, and commonly touched surfaces between clients or more frequently.
• Dog walkers are advised to use their own walking equipment, and to limit in-person communication with the dog owner.

– Car Wash

• Allows self-service and full-service car wash operations to resume business
• Request ventilation of vehicle before washing, and limits the number of persons that can vacuum or detail the interior at one time.
• Provides cleaning and disinfection guidance for vacuum and cleaning equipment.

– Curbside Retailer (revised to include all retail types)

• Allows for all retail businesses that sell goods to resume operation.
• Customers do not enter the business.
• Sale occurs in advance and customer reports to a designated pick-up location curbside to the retail location or at an identified staging area.
• Includes protocols for disinfection of surfaces and physical distancing.

– Restaurants (revised to include sidewalk management and parking guidance)

• Restaurants continue to operate for take-out, delivery, or drive-thru only.
• Bars and onsite dining remains closed.

The Health Order is expected to be signed by Thursday, May 14, 2020. Once it’s signed, the Order will become effective immediately. (Update: Click to view the signed order).